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Post by Kasatsu on Mar 26, 2008 1:31:28 GMT -5
“I love you too, mon cherie” he replied without thinking much of the words he said, too happy in the news.
Reaching forward he gathered her up in his arms before standing up to twirl her in a circle. After enough circles to make even him dizzy he stopped, holding her in his arms easily. “Sorry mon cherie” he whispered, nuzzling her gently. He had not meant to cause her any harm, his happiness had just gotten a hold of him for a moment.
There was so much to do and take care of. A nursery would have to be added to the Burrow, and he would have to make sure she got the proper nutrition, and someone would have to be found to take care of them . . . The list just did not seem to end.
With a shake of his head he brought his attention back to the present. Nuzzling her again he tried to catch her gaze. “How are you feeling, mon cherie?” He asked.
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Post by The Jenn on Mar 26, 2008 1:40:09 GMT -5
The return of the words made a small part of Eli bubble up and overflow with happiness to the point where she couldn't help but laugh again. Then he picked her up and her eyes widened, not quite sure what he was going to do.
After the spinning, her head swam and her stomach didn't feel especially thankful for that, but the feeling from before had enough time to settle that nothing came up. She just rested her head on his shoulder and breathed deeply, trying to make sure things stayed that way. Her eyes had closed, but opened once again when her Jack nuzzled at her cheek.
"I'm fine," she answered, pulling up a smile. "Maybe not so many spins next time, but it's alright. Nothing could possibly be bad right now." Well, throwing up all over his lovely clean clothes would be worse than awful, but she didn't need to say that. "I'm so relieved to hear it wasn't something more serious. Something bad. I... I've hoped for this. To give you this." She pressed her head against his neck, held tight in his arms, and smiled. "Your children are going to be beautiful, Leon."
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Post by Kasatsu on Mar 26, 2008 2:04:38 GMT -5
“Of course, mon cherie. I simply got carried away.” he said in way of apology as he made his way back over to the bed. Sitting on the edge he settled her so that she could cuddle against him, her head pressed to his neck. Having her weight being help up by his legs he ran his hands up and down her back and sides, adding the soft hint of nails to cause her to shiver in delight.
At her comment about his children being beautiful he gave a grin. Of course they would be. He had no reason to expect them to be otherwise, not with the beautiful parents they had. “Of course they shall be,” he replied out loud. “They shall be sure to make me proud.”
Maneuvering himself so that he would not jar her too much, he moved backwards so that he could rest against the pillows allowing her body to remain draped over him. It still did not seem completely real to him. Babes. Who would have imagined?
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Post by The Jenn on Mar 26, 2008 8:22:49 GMT -5
Eli was more than happy to take advantage of Leon's position, lounging against him and nuzzling his neck, shivering with delight as his hands ran along her body. He was happy... and she had helped to cause it. Nothing could have possibly made her happier than this. Plus, for some reason, the repetitive stroking helped to settle her stomach more quickly. It made her sigh, a pleased sound, and relax a little bit more.
"Oh, I hope so," she murmured, nose nuzzling along his jawline. "I hope that I can give you beautiful daughters." Maybe there would even be a little Doe to delight him? That would be ideal, but so long as there weren't any boys, it was sure to please him. What regions would they be... and what would he prefer...? Would he want them to inherit his Selkie fluff or her Mid-Range colors? Whatever the case, so long as they didn't disappoint...
She spread out so that she was resting more comfortably on top of him, raising her head slightly to peek up at him.
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Post by Kasatsu on Mar 26, 2008 8:44:01 GMT -5
“Daughters?” He asked, thinking to himself more than anything. Daughters would be a very, very nice surprise. They would be much more valuable to him than any males at least. And if they were born Does? His head was already running with thoughts on what-ifs and advantages.
Wrapping his arms around her he gave her a quick hug and a small lick on her nose. “Thank you so much, mon cherie.” he whispered before resting his chin on the top of her head. He still could barely believe that there were babes growing in the Doe. His babes. And they were just a few months away . . . months that he was not sure he could bear with the anticipation.
“Mon cherie, you should rest” he added, inviting her to take a nap wrapped in his arms as she was. Giving a deep sigh has he settled himself in for a nap as well. He had a moment of free time that he could spend napping with her before he had to get back to work.
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Post by The Jenn on Mar 26, 2008 8:57:08 GMT -5
"I'm just so happy I can give you this," Eli murmured, meaning it. She'd given him everything else - this was just one more step. Her body, he owned that thoroughly, but now it was giving him something she hadn't even thought about before now.
And he was willing to lay there with her, hold her, nap with her? From such a rough and unsettling start, this had turned into the most absolutely glorious day. She didn't care if outside looked like it was threatening rain. Here, in her room, snug and warm in the arms of her Jack, nothing else mattered. "I always rest better when you hold me," she said quietly, eyes closed once more and head tucked underneath his chin.
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Several months later, Eli was near the middle of her pregnancy and showing a bit more now, though it was nothing like what she heard happened to Cards. Rabbit babes were so much smaller usually, tiny little things unless they were bipedal Jacks - oh, that would be a nightmare to birth, much less to actually have. That would be terrible. She didn't want that at all.
The doctor had just left from another routine checkup and told her that everything was progressing fine. The woman had also given her a small suggestion, having spent time in the Lakes and the Beach as part of her rounds. Hopping through the halls, Eli found Leon sitting in one of the living spaces, being served tea by one of the Leverets and relaxing. He'd just finished a rather boring stint of paperwork, or so she'd been told.
She hopped up onto the couch beside him and smiled. "Leon, the doctor just left. Everything's fine. She also had a small suggestion."
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Post by Kasatsu on Mar 26, 2008 9:16:02 GMT -5
Gads, he hated paperwork.
Sitting on one of his favorite couches, he rested into it, resting his head all the way back on the rim. When the Leveret brought him his tea he took it grateful. Hearing the soft thump of someone coming into the room he turned to see Eli making her way over to him.
“Ah, mon cherie, come sit” He tapping the empty spot besides him. When she had hopped up he wrapped an arm around her shoulder, tucking her into his side. It always made him happy to see her, and her slowly extending stomach, a physical sign that his child or children were there, growing so they could enter the world. “What did the Healer have to say?” He asked, keeping his gaze on her. At her reply he gave a smile before nudging her nose.
“Have yourself a cup of tea, mon cherie,” he signaled for the Leveret to bring his Doe a cup as well, “and tell me just what it is that the Healer suggested?” He added with a brow raised in interest.
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Post by The Jenn on Mar 26, 2008 9:22:49 GMT -5
Eli couldn't stop the small, happy chir when he pulled her close and she rested her chin on his shoulder for a moment before leaning a little closer. She wanted to be right next to his ear, so the Leveret wouldn't hear. "She suggested, mon nounours, that I call you my teddy bear and kiss you." Which she did, blushing a little bit, and remained close. "I think this doctor is a smart thing."
The tea was placed on the tray in front of her in a small dish with curved sides. It was ideal for Does and Leverets to drink from, since they didn't have hands like their Jacks to hold the cups or handles without difficulty. After it had cooled for a moment, she would lean over to take a few sips. For now, though, she was watching him hopefully for a reaction. The doctor had assured her that was what it meant and that he would know, having lived in the Beach for a few years and picked up some of their slang.
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Post by Kasatsu on Mar 26, 2008 9:43:58 GMT -5
When she leaned into him, he brought his head down to help her, more then curious to know what it was that the Healer had suggested.
At her words he gave a single blink staying still. The Healer had told her to do what?
‘Mon nounours’?, she had just called him teddy bear before giving him a kiss? He felt a little blush when she proceeded to do such a thing. He gave a small cough to cover up his reaction before taking a sip of tea. He had really enjoyed the Healer’s suggestion and definitely would not be against any more of them.
After the Leveret had brought Eli her tea he dismissed her. Once it was gone he turned in his position on the couch so that he could see her better, now sitting at an angle.
“So I am your mon nounours, now?” He asked amused by the nickname.
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Post by The Jenn on Mar 26, 2008 9:54:20 GMT -5
His fur was so pale, even more so than her silvery gray, that Eli could see the small blush before he turned to take a sip of his tea. It sent a thrill of delight straight through her. The Leveret had been right!
"You've always been mon nounours, Leon." She nosed hesitantly at his muzzle, smiling. "I just... didn't know the word for it before now." Nor would have had the gumption to say it if the doctor hadn't been so sure in her conviction that he would like it. She'd always wanted a pet name for him, as well as the courage to actually say it, and she'd finally found the perfect one. It may have been a very small thing, but it was hugely significant to her. And he seemed to like it enough to blush and be amused with her.
She sat up a bit more, facing him, paws resting demurely on her stomach with the pose.
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