[When she kisses him he could take her here and now and she looks so beautiful and she is a perfect match for him, for this pack they could build. Then she speaks.

I know that you can control yourself more than this. The man I love who believes in reason above all else...

Howard was more passionate. His son approached reason because his father had corrupted it. He was determined to be what Howard hadn't been, pursuing reason at the expense of others. He'd only fought against him like this.

Every time he tried to think of a reason for this he got a headache as he wraps his arms around her.]

Persephone.

[He moves to hold her close besides him.]

I know. I know this isn't me. This is more Howard if you ever wanted to get an idea of what my father was like.

[his voice is soft.]

Thank you for being here for me.

God I hope your parents weren't like this. They raised you to be so ...strong. And ...funny and smart.