#I thought too much about how much herc loves amadeus like family. sorry

[panhelleniios]

at some point I absolutely need to delve into herc's anxiety and personal issues surrounding parenthood. like this man probably has a ton of illegitimate kids out there of all ages that he's never acknowledged (though he sends money to their families because even if he didn't want a connection during his wilder years, he still ... cares. in a way.) one of his best friends is a pseudo son / younger brother figure — though he'll never admit that. he has a soft spot for kids (this man founded an orphanage / children's hospital for young monsters) but gods forbid he comes face to face with one of his own. that's terrifying. that's responsiblity that he's unsure he can handle. but maybe now that he's sober ...