A Roll of the Die - 1. Inception
Copyright© 2026 by Michael Loucks
Chapter 21: Day 32
The following morning, Matthias and Lilia arose at first light, as was their custom.
"If my blood does not come tomorrow, I am most certainly with child!" Lilia said happily.
"How soon will you tell your mother?"
"Why, right away, of course! It would be most joyous news!"
"I agree! I ask only because my sum total experience with your condition is sowing the seed."
Lilia laughed softly, "Men do have the easiest part! But I do not fear bearing or delivering a child. I will have the best midwife in Fulham who will help me bring our son or daughter into the world! You, as is common with all men, may celebrate with brandy and smoking either kánnabis, heather, or sage!"
In the OP, Matthias knew he would be in the delivery room, but that was simply not possible in Nystria, where childbirth was solely the domain of women and there were no provisions for men to be involved in any way.
"I look forward to that day, hopefully nine moons from now," he declared.
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"I wish to escort you to Haven," Milos said to Miri as they rode together towards Fulham. "I know you will have a contingent of Knights, but I would feel better if I saw you there safely."
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