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What did the Primarch's kid do and how do they react?

Fulgrim - Where's the line when it comes to just being really, really popular and accidentally starting a cult of personality? Because Fulgrim's kid is toeing the line and the headmaster is getting nervous. The schoolchildren listen to Fulgrim's kid first and the teachers second and whatever they say is practically law. Oh, purple is their favorite color? Every student now wears something purple to show their allegience. They have a special seat where they like to sit during class? No one else can sit there, not even when they are not there.

It all culminates into the headmaster begging Fulgrim to put a stop to the madness because it's gotten to the point where even some of the teachers are starting to get dragged into this thing and the headmaster swears that he's heard talks of students leaving offerings.

Fulgrim mostly laughs this all off. Of course his child is popular, what else would you expect? It mostly just sounds like they are being admired by their peers (as they should be). He does, however, concede that the headmaster does have some valid concerns. Popular or not, his child should not disrupt class for the other children. Don't worry, he'll have a talk with his child (he mostly ends up just complimenting them on becoming so popular and tells them to tell their clique to keep it more lowkey).

Konrad - It's all a big misunderstanding! Kinda. The headmaster and the faculty are concerned because Konrad's kid have been leaving disturbing items and letters in the room of a fellow classmate. Stuff like small knives, a bleached rat-skull, a short note with the words "I'm always near". The faculty think there is some sort of bullying/stalking/potential murder going on.

Meanwhile, Konrad's kid is super confused because those weren't threats, those were gifts! Turns out, his kid really admires and and wants to befriend this other child but is too shy to approach them directly. Instead, they leave them gifts and encouraging notes, hoping to build a friendship from there.

Konrad can't help but smile (it scares the headmaster who's on call) because he recognizes the behavior for what it is and is actually relieved that his kid is trying to make friends. Tells the headmaster not to worry, not bothering to explain why, while also telling his kid to maybe tone it down a bit and actually talk to their classmate.

Vulkan - Poor kid, it's not their fault. Really, the gymteacher should have known better than to make the children play rugby. They are oh so frail and Vulkan's kid is built like a brick house and stronger than all of them put together. That's how 10+ children end up in the nurse's office, most of them with at least a couple of broken bones and covered in scrapes and bruises.

Vulkan's kid is so ashamed of themself and feels super guilty and when the headmaster told them that they have to call their father they just nodded and hung their head low like they were just sentenced to public execution.

The moment Vulkan appears on screen the headmaster doesn't even have the chance to say anything before his kid bursts out crying, stuttering out apologies between sobs. It takes ten minutes for Vulkan to calm them down enough to get an explanation. When he does he immediately goes from five seconds away from achieving psychic powers from sheer stress to super relieved and kinda endeared. Over the call he soothes his kid and tells that he's not mad at them and that accidents happen. As long as they apologize to the other kids and promise to be more careful in the future then everything is alright.

Jaghatai - For the first couple of weeks, Jaghatai's child behaved perfectly. Well behaved both in and outside of class, followed the rules and made plenty of friends. Then, one day, a teacher glanced out a window, did a double take and promptly started screaming their head off because there his kid was, doing parkour on the school roof. After the initial panic from the faculty, they managed to get his kid down. Or, well, the kid got themself down by climbing down the side of the building.

Apparently, this has been going on since the start of the school year. Yeah, the reason they've gotten to every class in time, even when the hallways are packed? Roof. Why they sometimes can't be found for hours? Roof. Where have they stored all their contraband. You guessed it; roof.

Who are they? Are these emotions their own or just what they think others would feel if they were in their situation? Do they even have any likes or dislikes? If asked for their favorite color, can they answer truthfully?

They are faceless. A chameleon that has forgotten how to return to normal.

You've got this in the bag.

The game show host stares you dead in the eyes. The vox-emitter crackles.

"For the final question; how many Primarchs are there? Is it;"

A) 20

B) 18

C) 19

D) 21

Your smile fades. Your palms start to sweat. It suddenly feels very hot in the studio and you feel as if you are about to faint.

I'm in my feels rn

I imagine that they both know. Maybe they told each other, maybe they both figured out on their own. Whatever the case may be, that night, they lay in bed together, simply just embrace each other in complete silence.

It's tragic. It's a relief. They both know how the story ends but at least they have each other. At least they know that the other one understands. At least they still have some time. If one of them starts to cry, the other one does not judge. If they both cry, they simply tighten the embrace.

General:

True Son - Used exclusively if the child is a boy. Considering that many refer to space marines as "sons of *insert Primarch name*", I think that it would be important to distinguish the legitimate son from the astartes.

Heir Primaris - In case a Primarch were to fall in battle, depending on the legion, it might be the case that their child takes over after them as the leader of said legion. As such, the child is considered the heir of the title of Primarch.

Legion Prince/Princess - Varied use and meaning. For some, like the third legion, the title is meant to be used with respect while, for example, when used for Konrad's or Mortarion's children, it's used in a much more condescending way.

Ultramarines:

Ultramar's Mammothrep - Originating from the greek language, mammorthrep basically means "a child brought up by his grandmother" and signifies a spoiled child. Used by those that dislike/disagree with Guilliman and it intends to ridicule the fact that his child spent a lot of time being raised by his mother, Tarasha, since he was away a lot. Very disrespectful.

Salamanders:

The Prince/Princess of Drakes - Obviously derived from Vulkan's title as the 'Lord of Drakes and an evolved form of Legion Prince/Princess. Is mainly used as a term of endearment, especially be the Salamanders themselves. Often shortened to simply 'the Drake Prince/Princess'.

The Treasure of Nocturne - Another title mainly used by the Salamanders, again as a term of endearment. However, it is also used with pride, as they truly view their Primarch's child as important and priceless to the legion as a whole.

Night Lords:

The Haunted/Cursed Child - Since Konrad is 'the Night Haunter', it's only obvious that his child would gain a somewhat similar title, so, the Haunted Child it is. Mostly used by people outside of the legion, specifically civilians, and it is often whispered in hushed whispers between concerned people who wonder if Konrad's child will follow his footsteps. After the Heresy, the title is changed to 'Cursed Child' because in the eyes of the Imperium, anyone sharing the blood of Konrad Curze was doomed from the start.

Raven Guard:

Second Shadow - A title commonly used by the Raven Guard, in particular when the child is young, because they stick to their father all the time, like a, well, second shadow. Used in a slightly teasing but affectionate way. "Father is on his way here, along with his second shadow. Be on your best behavior." Later in their life, when Corvus goes missing, this title starts to refer to the fact that his child is the second leader of the Raven Guard.

Emperor's Children: