My character has several city houses, but I wanted to build, so Lakeview Manor is now home. My character is married to her housecarl from Markarth, Argis. After moving into Lakeview from Markarth, redecorating extensively, (and killing off Miraak) she was ready to adopt orphans.

Lucia and Alesan now reside at Lakeview. Lucia says the lake is pretty. Both kids seem reasonably happy. However, Argis does not seem to notice that children are now living in the house. He says nothing to or about the kids. The kids say nothing about dad. It's like she's a single mom. I don't really want to hire a steward or a bard because I hate having annoying people cluttering up the house. Incessant singing would drive me nuts, and the only use for the steward is to buy cows and chickens that the giants will kill when they show up.

There are only enough beds for 4 people anyway, as she didn't build the extra bedrooms. I am wondering if she takes Argis with her adventuring from time to time, what happens to the kids? Can you leave them alone, as they can't die anyway? I would feel pretty irresponsible going off without them, but I don't want a steward. Do all housecarl husbands ignore the children? Both the kids have enchanted daedric daggers, but still....