#littleverit

It had been a month and a half since his brother had been unceremoniously wedded to a meek noble girl he’d never met, and Lothric was getting increasingly suspicious of her father, the man who’d orchestrated it. Lorian had continued to treat her as a guest, letting her use his bedroom while he slept in Lothric’s as usual, and the man’s patience was clearly wearing thin. 

Something had to be done, and while Lorian did not want to risk Verit’s safety, Lothric had no such reservations. He was too sneaky, and it’s a simple matter to find a time when sir Mercier was occupied and teleport directly into his quarters.

Lothric wastes no time going through his things, looking in his dresser drawers and through the contents of his desk. Magpie-like, he can’t help but snatch a couple pieces of jewelry, but of the most interest is the journal he finds in the desk drawer. He pages through with stiff, trembling fingers, and it quickly becomes apparent Lorian had to see this... as did lady Verit. 

They couldn’t wait too long. The man would realize his journal was missing, so they give themselves only a short time to look over it before Lorian goes to fetch her, having her sit with them on the vast, curtained sea of Lothric’s daybed. 

(The nine months after Merrin and Verit’s “bath time” were rocky…)

pregnancy

do the parents have one child or are there twins, triplets, etc.? Twin Boys

what do the parents name the baby(ies)? Bremin and Elovar Naïlo

did the parents discuss other names, too? Yes, but naming didn’t take place till a naming ceremony two weeks later.

how do they decide on the name(s)? Merrin named the smaller, weaker, twin after his Paladin instructor from almost 350 years prior because of the fight he had to stay alive the baby went through.

what would the child have been named if they had been the opposite sex? Eliyra, Keliri

did the parents find out the sex during pregnancy or is it a surprise? No tech like that is available in the world of Velcoria at this time.

were there any complications in the pregnancy? Hyperemesis gravidarum and preclampsia during gestation and and perineal tearing and postpartum hemorrhage  due to a difficult delivery

which parent carried the baby? Verit

how easy was it for them to conceive? Conceiving wasn’t an issue

was the child carried to term? They were delivered a month early

did the parents deliver in a hospital, at home, or somewhere else? The Temple of Varina in Arbor Station

did the delivery go according to plan? No. Nobody expected the complications Verit went through or having to resuscitate Bremin after he was delivered. If it wasn’t for the clerics and Merrin, the little one and his mother would’ve died.

did the parents have any daily rituals (reading to their belly, etc.)? Dealing with Verit’s weakened condition most of the pregnancy, talking to the babies, and lots of praying to Varina on Merrin’s part.

do the parents have a baby shower? Not really, “Felix” and Tarhun got some baby gifts though. And Lancaster was actually nice for once. At least for that day… 

what about a babymoon? Even if that were a thing, Verit would’ve been too sick to travel.

how supportive was the other parent during the pregnancy? Very

which parent worried the most and which one was chill? Merrin was definitely the worrier

which parent left pregnancy books all over the house and which didn’t touch them? If they existed? Verit would’ve. If only to keep Merrin occupied.

infancy/toddler

is the child a good sleeper? Bremin sleeps well, Elovar tends to be a night owl

how often does the child cry? Bremin and Elovar cry about the same as any normal baby

which parent finds it easier to get them to stop? Verit

how does the child behave at bath time? Bremin gets fussy if his head gets wet, and Elovar is rambunctious and a splasher. Giving him a bath is a two parent job. One to bathe, the other to catch him once he learned to walk.

what is the child’s first word? Their first word was Mama

how bad do the child’s diapers smell and which parent has the misfortune of changing them? The Nine Hells, and both once Verit got healthy again.

which parent has a harder time adapting to their new role? Merrin

just how terrible are the terrible twos? Bremin would’ve probably not been so bad if he didn’t follow his older twin’s example… And multiple kids tends to mean that if they are silent, they are planning something.

does the child go to day care? if they do, how old are they when they start? There is a nice young half-orc woman down at the bakery named Tai Amblecrown who looks after them if they have to go out of town or on a date night.

if the child doesn’t go to day care, who says home to look after them?Verit is a stay at home mom

which parent babyproofs the house? Verit

which parents designs the baby room? Genevieve aka “Felix”

which parent is more likely to give in to tantrums? Verit. Merrin doesn’t mind disciplining inappropriate behavior quickly and sternly.

is the child spoiled with toys? They’re barely what could be considered “middle class”, so any toys were made by Genevieve. (in a fantasy renaissance time period setting)

which parent does the potty training? Both

which parent has to take them outside to hose them down after a particularly nasty diaper? Both

which parent do they take after more? Merrin, but Bremin is a total momma’s boy.

what habits do they pick up from their parents? Elovar likes to imitate his father, and Bremin is starting to show signs of arcane magic abilities like his mother.

how often is the parents’ date night now? About once a month

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Adrian looks up from the pulp fiction novel in his hands to the small sorceress before him. Both corners of his mouth twist apart into a warm and broad grin at her company. Then, his deep mahogany eyes set across the bottle in her hands.

“Oh! Thank you kindly, dearest Verit,” he chirps, uncrossing his legs as he accepts the bottle of wine, “That’s quite thoughtful of you.” The Blade inspects the label for a brief moment before saying anything more. It’s so old that the label has faded entirely. Interesting.