I see many people saying Lilia won't be protective if Silver starts dating. Would even support him and stuff, also Malleus would be chill too and if anyone was going to crashout, it would be Sebek.
But I disagree. It is my opinion...
See, here's something most people don't quite get too deep about. Silver is a human. Lilia is a batfae. Malleus is a dragonfae. Sebek is a crocodile half-fae. All of them have lifespan that exceeds Silver's own. They are gonna live into centuries after Silver's death.
Let's add that irl, imagine you are a long-living person with a human child whose life expectancy is short compared to you (think about pets, for example). Would you or would you not be protective? To make sure they are filled with comfort for the remaining years of their lives? Be honest, would you be as free with the human baby if you are scared of them getting hurt, ill or in an accident, miserable and everything? Would you not want your baby to choose someone who would treasure your baby the way you treasure them?
Let's apply that with Silver. Imagine being Lilia—you lost your princess and dear friend who is also said husband of the princess, you lost the two people you loved and were loyal too, you had no-one but a baby Malleus that was left by your two most precious people who you also cannot see much and are also a formal mentor or caretaker of because of the stupid fucking *senate*, essentially you lived alone as the only love you felt for and was loved back were by those two dead people—you find a child, a baby that is the offspring of your enemies who killed your two people, said baby is innocent. His blood, not so much. Still, you have changed from your days as a general and wanted to see if your dear friend (husband to your princess) was correct about fae-human peacefully living in harmony.
And what a delight! The baby you adopted brought back a warmth stronger than you ever felt. An unconditional love of a child. A son. A baby towards their caretaker. Even though no blood was shared, the love remained. Steadfast and genuine. And oh, how precious that this fragile human who won't live as long as you gifts you a bracelet made of acorns, wishing for your wellbeing and longevity. The kindness, love and affection of a human changes you.
So, how would you feel when the child you held in your arms. Who fit there snuggled up and safe. Who grew up so much in a blink of an eye, seventeen years—a blip compared to the hundreds you lived for—a baby in fae ages. This baby, now a young man was now seeking for love. And you get anxious, wondering if his own Son will feel the loss he did. Or what if they hurt him and put him in misery? Love can be cruel just as it can be soft and yielding.
I like to think Lilia felt complex when Silver eventually begins to date. He would feel complicated, a mix of sadness and protectiveness and he would be a bit more strict with his son's partners. He is a caring parent and he wants only the best for his son, sevens help anyone who breaks his son's heart because Lilia is going back to his roots of being a general.
Same with Malleus, imagine being so feared and respected by even your own people. Isolated and revered for his power and heritage. Burdened with the duties of his people and king. And this small, fragile human boy extends his arms to him without an ounce of fear and respect in his beautiful Dawn-laid eyes. I believed Malleus will even more protective simply because he fears losing Silver or Silver leaving him alone. Malleus sees Silver still as the child whom he helped Lilia raise. He would feel more strongly towards him especially when he begins to date as Malleus believes that none can be worthy of Silver's love.
They would all crashout just in different ways. Especially if it's a complicated partner for Silver (imagine, Idia or Kalim. Both of them have familial duties. With idia I can see a persephone and Hades situation where Silver goes to briar valley for six months and remains the next six months in Isle of woe)
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