To throw my own two cents into the discussion about what kind of father Avon would make... I suspect it would likely be an all-or-nothing commitment for him. Either he would be completely indifferent to his child, denying utterly that it was any of his responsibility, or he would be fiercely, obsessively protective... at least as far as physical danger is concerned, anyway. I do have trouble seeing him as an emotionally nurturing parent, no matter how much he loves the child.
Oh I agree. Avon might be a bit like LaCriox from Forever Knight toward Nick. Or something along those lines. Very protective, very dangerous if his child is hurt or treatened, but I doubt Avon would be abusive on the emotional level like LaCriox was with Nick. Avon might be a little distant emotionally at times. Probably keep his pride among any other emotions aimed at his child locked away unless it is to show disappiontment or annoyance. Even then he might be more allong the lines of Vegeta from Dragonball Z anime toward Trunks. But without the sparing beating Trunks took in one ep. At any rate I think Avon would be a bit like LaCriox in the fatherly role, protective almost to an extreme but not very emotionally supportive. I could be wrong though. Maybe Avon would take cues from his own childhood relationship with his father (whatever that was) and either be the same (the doting father bit though far from perfect) or make an effort to be the opposite (the abusive, emotionally or physically father who he hates or whatever). All depends on how much Avon wants the kid doesn't it? If he wants the child he'll be as good a father as he can for it. If he doesn't want the kid he'll take no part in the childs life if he can help it. The "all or nothing" scenario works for that.
Tereth Dragonstar