Just as everyone at the table was chatting, Jaina teleported over and said anxiously to Deren, "My father, Daelin Proudmoore, is here."
Deren jumped in fright. Another father-in-law had come running over. Last time, Daelin had come with a sword to chop him down. Fortunately, after Theresa was born, their relationship had improved considerably. With brother-in-law and mother-in-law mediating between them, they had gotten along fairly well.
"Why has the old man come this time?" Deren asked cautiously.
Jaina opened her mouth as if to speak, then finally said softly, "Isn't it because of Brother's marriage? It still hasn't been settled."
"Well, we can't help with that. You need to talk to the nobles of the Eastern Kingdoms about it." Deren asked curiously.
"How about you come see him with me?" Jaina said hesitantly.
Deren immediately turned to look at his Black Dragon Companion. She nodded slightly. "Go on, darling. Who knows what that old sea dog is plotting again? Could he still be thinking of sending Jaina into a political marriage?"
"All right, I'll go see what's going on." Unable to guess Daelin's intentions, Deren decided it was best to meet him. After all, he was Jaina's father.
The Black Dragon waved her hand, signaling him to hurry along.
After Jaina left with Deren, Sylvanas also rose to say goodbye. With Deren gone, she found the atmosphere somewhat strange.
Sinestra finally could not help asking, "Oni, is this really appropriate?"
Onyxia knew what her mother was worried about. She gently took her hand and comforted her. "It's fine. I trust Deren. He's a reliable man."
"But that Jaina has a prosperous city, and her father is a king." Sinestra said worriedly. "Besides, he is only a mortal with a limited lifespan, while you are a dragon with a long