_{‘ oh, you’re so tough. so broad shouldered and brave, you don’t care what anyone has to say about you. ‘ lilith rolled her eyes, practically so far they turned white. she wasn’t impressed, not that he was out to impress her at any point in his life. ‘ let me state the obvious for you. your mother carried you and loved you when your father abandoned you both. she took on the raising of you on her own, despite what plans your grandfather had in store. val’shara might not be the sanest anymore, but with what the men in her life have done to her, can you blame her? be civil to her, ky, and respect, or so help me, i’ll rip out your lungs and feed ou to a hellhound. ‘}

_{‘i didn’t ask to be born nor even created,’ he said bluntly. ‘dear ol’ dad may have abandoned me, but does it matter? hell would have never accepted me back then.’ ky then ran a hand through his hair. ‘i’m still the little mistake – for  good reason.’ he then smirked. ‘now, you want me to say you’re right, don’t you?’ he glanced at his fingernails as if there was something on them. ‘you want me to be civil, hold the door open, and try to be a great son.’ a pause. ‘maybe even human.’ the very thought almost caused him to burst out laughing – almost , but he managed to maintain his composure.. if only for a few moments. ‘unfortunately, i can’t do any of those things. sorry to be such a disappointment.’}