Jonathan looked at the missive from the Carthaki ambassador and blinked.
He glanced up at Thayet, who grinned. "How many times are you going to read that?"
"Kalasin's a mother. Gods help us."
"That makes us grandparents."
The door to the dining room opened and Shinkokami entered, her family, including their young granddaughter, in tow.
"Twice over," he added, suddenly feeling old.
Thayet smirked. "Imagine how Alanna and George must feel; Aly's had triplets."
Well, at least Kally hadn't done that.
"Twice?" Roald looked bewildered.
Jon sighed. Thinking of himself as a grandfather - twice - wasn't something he wanted to do this early. At least not before breakfast. "Ask your mother," he told his eldest son, as the younger children entered.