Perhaps because you're not expected to have an heir. As the next Exalt, it's my duty and responsibility to ensure that our bloodline continues. The only part that's truly strange is meeting my son before he's even been conceived. He may bear the mark of the Exalt too.

[He'd show the brand on his shoulder if he could, but there are massive hunks of crystal armor he'd have to unbuckle and take off. It's more effort than it's worth.]

...You called it an 'opportunity,' though. Were you...er...considering the possibility of having kids?