“What? How?” Fiere’s tone was indignant and outraged all at the same time. “How can it be Father? Do you know what this means? I have been asking you to change the law for how long? How long Father?”

Mayle sat silently as he listened to Fiere rant.

“I know Fiere. I know. I just never expected to remarry so I did not think it was necessary. Maica has swept me off my feet and things have moved along faster than they should have maybe, but….”

“Maybe? Maybe? Father, how many times have I have spoken with you about changing it? Since you first started seeing Maica. And now it’s...