Eventually, Lucian thought better of broaching that topic at the dinner table but put it in mind to discuss with Caius at a later time. But, preferably, not too late. Lack of proper education could turn him into a grandfather far ahead of schedule.
The dinner went on with bits of conversation here and there, and then Lucian clicked his fingers as if he suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, by the way, your cousin will be visiting."
"Why?" Caius asked as he raised a canister of blood to his lips and drank.
Lucian shrugged.
"She was given temporary leave from service and decided she'd spend that time paying us a visit," he said, "I expect you to be cordial. Show her around… Keep her company."
"Father—" Caius said with a sigh.
"What?" Lucian asked with a little laugh, "Should I be the one to keep her company? Son, I'm afraid, my schedule is far too packed for that.
And as you've said yourself, you have much free time on hand."
