TO: Everyone EXCEPT Will Solace

[divasmio]

I've had the privilege of being pulled into this world alongside one of my children, and I'm determined to be the best father I can be to him now that I finally have the opportunity.

I'm starting to realize that I don't know what that looks like. Back home, I'd been able to periodically circumvent the... barriers keeping us apart through gifts and periodic visits, but I'm at a loss when it comes to being a father day-to-day.

Can anyone offer any general advice?

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[divasmio]

[ Oh, Apollo had been hoping things were different for Zagreus. But it seems being the child of a Greek God is a terrible position to be in regardless of what world you hail from. ]

I can't speak for the children of Hades, but your experiences do sound very familiar those with my own father. I'm sorry for what he put you through.

Perhaps between the good of us, we can figure out the qualities of a good father by process of elimination.

[inthenameofhades]

Well, I should give him at least some credit. Things are much better now. He has been trying. I'm not sure if it'll ever be enough for me to forget the past and forgive him, but...he has changed.

And...maybe looking for a good father figure isn't really what you need. Because if I had children...it's my mother-figures who I'd want to emulate. Not Father. So...how was your relationship with your mother?

[divasmio]

My mother, Leto, was always fiercely protective of Artemis and myself. Growing up, I never felt unsafe when she was around. She inspired me to become fiercely protective of her, in turn.

Yet she was always so gentle and kind with us. A beautiful singer, too. Growing up, I never felt unsafe when I knew she was near.

What about yours?