I'm Henry the eighth, I am

[Private to Mum]

Oi.
Busy?

Adrian Lestrange!

Where is my daughter?


Added later

How did I know you would end up with Cordelia anyway?
Be prepared to release her Mum. We're free and I'm coming over to get her.

Adrian, since we are being forced by the fates to leave our newborn behind, Alecto and I were wondering if it would be too much trouble for you to keep her for us while we are gone?
She could very well be a year old by the time we return, just so you know what you are getting into.

[Private to Mum]

I would have asked you, and I actually meant to, but I'm sure you've got enough going on with you right now and I don't want to add to that.

Alecto
You have Cordelia II, yes?

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Adrian, if you can find your way to your sisters room and get her there's cookies in it for you.

[Mum, Bella, Rod]

There's something I've been meaning to tell the three of you, but got caught up in my own excitement and completely forgot.

[ / ]

[ Adrian ]

I need to talk to you, and it's best I do this now before you hear about it some other way.

My Lady Catherine, I have only just seen that you have come to join us at last.
Please allow me to extend an invitation to you that you may join us here at my court at your pleasure.

Spectacular news!
I'm a father, again.
Our newest addition, Cordelia Sabine Lestrange was born late yesterday evening. A little bit earlier than we had thought, but both mother and daughter are fine and resting comfortably.
I actually witnessed the entire thing. And no, Mum, I didn't faint. I'm good.

I have, at last, managed to set up a residence nearly befitting a King. It was difficult to do with what limited resources I have in this place, but I have managed.
There are several key people missing, and you are all here, I know. My suggestion to all of you is to find your way here immediately and plan on staying.
And, as always, no is not an acceptable answer.