"Then we will just have to try harder my love, but Alis is lesser fae and I am High Lord. The mother will grant me this as she has granted Beron 7 children of his own," he kissed the top of her head, as if this was all completely normal. "Get dressed, it's time for breakfast, and I'll not allow you to skip your meal like last night. After breakfast you may paint while I send for the tailor."