L. Q. noticed his mother had been unusually quiet today. Any other time when they’re eating, she asks them a million questions. He glances at Jaskier and sees that he seems to be a little nervous.
Jaskier drinks a few sips of water and pats his mother’s hand. “L.Q. mother isn’t human.” That’s all he was able to say before L. Q. asked Solitaire what she was and why he didn't know.
Solitaire tells him not to be upset with them. She had a good reason not to tell him. She starts with her being kidnapped and exhales before telling him all the details of King Aurelus and Queen Chanel, helping her to escape the pits of hell. She owed them not that they were gone. She owes their daughter Francemia. Lorcan, their father, who L. Q. is named after, agreed with Solitaire not to tell him until t
