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 Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:10 am
There was a loud crunch as she finished the core of a pear, licking her chops and watching him move closer. But the sudden return of guilt that welled up in her throat had her feeling like she would choke on the end of her meal. "I shouldn't have left in the first place," she cut in, a bit harsher than she had meant to, and turned away from him to stare at the smooth bark of the fruit tree. "I'm sorry." A general apology, meant for more than one thing. "I didn't even think that you would be lonely, as well." If only she had been more considerate, maybe she could have spared them both a few months of grief. "I shouldn't have been so stupid." As she let out a sigh of her own, her legs began to shake a bit. "Sorry, can we head back to the cave?"
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:51 am
Illidan nodded, leading her back to his home. "You are not stupid, Doan. You were conflicted, same as me. All that really matters is you're home. Coridan will be happy to see you, should he ever come visit with his mate." The stallion chuckled, following Doan into the cave. He nodded to a pile of blankets and pelts pilfered from two-legger camps. "You can lie down there if you need to. I'm sure you're exhausted from your journey."
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:17 am
"Hm..." For a good majority of the walk back, she remained silent. In reality, she knew he was right. Being with Illidan made her feel young, if only because it seemed like all wisdom she built up over the years went out the window when she worried about their relationship. Flicking an ear, she cleared her throat as soon as they reached the mouth of the cave. "You're right," she assented, the smile from before returning. "And somehow we should get word to Coridan that he needs to visit. First, I must meet his mate." That might have been her maternal instinct showing through. "And second, I hope he would be interested in meeting the new additions."
A light, airy laugh left her as she moved over to the pile. The round belly that was almost too large to suit her made it a bit difficult just to walk around. Laying down was another challenge all its own. "Oof. Ah, but I would be just as willing to visit him once travel is easy again." With a bit of effort, she lowered herself as far down as her swelled stomach would allow before carefully adjusting onto her side. Letting out a sigh, she stretched her neck against the comfortable pile and nuzzled her cheek into a fold of fur.
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:24 am
The stallion lay down on the ground beside his mate. "Well, he's made it pretty clear that it's not a good idea to visit. Something about her family being less than friendly. He'll eventually find his way back here, he just needed some space." Leaning closer, he nosed at Doan's belly. "I think he'll be as accepting of these little ones as you were of him." He lifted his head to look at her again. "How much longer before they're born?"
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:40 am
"That's too bad." Doan felt a twinge of uneasiness at that revelation. If her family wasn't very friendly, would they take care of Coridan? She decided to trust that he knew what he was getting himself into. And really, it was next to impossible to help who you fell in love with. She knew that firsthand. "I'll look forward to him wandering back home then." Raising her head from the pile, she watched him. Only a moment later she shifted slightly and laid her cheek down against him. "Ohh, well..." Tilting her head slightly to meet his eyes, she considered the question. "Probably no more than a month by now. I can feel them jostling around every day."
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:47 am
"Don't worry none for the colt, Doan. He can take care of himself," Illidan assured her. "Besides, he takes after his mother in size. He's taller than I am." He chuckled a bit. "There's probably not too many that will tangle with him."
Shifting a bit, he turned his blindfolded gaze to her. "They'll be racing to see who's first and come out running... or flying from the sound of it." He was quiet a moment. "What about their father? Will he come looking for his children?"
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:04 am
"Taller than you? No way." Another laugh shook her form at that and she nuzzled her face against his shoulder. "Although he was large as a child... I don't think I'll be able to picture it until I see it." She knew that Coridan would be tall to her, most stallions were, and considering his father it was inevitable. Really, speaking so fondly made her excited to see him all the more. She couldn't wait to take in how well he had grown.
Lost in her thoughts, she almost didn't catch the implications of the question that followed. Almost. Her eyes were cast away from his face and she seemed take a moment to examine the fine hairs of his coat before answering. "I don't... honestly know. I never told him I was pregnant. We weren't together very long." Saying it out loud was still fairly hard.
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:16 am
Illidan nodded quietly, thinking it over. "I suppose if he wants to be a part of their life, he's welcome. I won't deny him his children no more than you would deny Cortana from seeing Cordian." He frowned slightly. "So long as he doesn't hurt them or you." He was prepared to be a father to Doan's foals and raise them as his own, but he couldn't help being curious of the sort of stallion that she had met. "What was he like? A flyer, like yourself?"
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:44 am
"I can't imagine he would do anything." It was true they hadn't spent much time together, but despite his offbeat personality, she had never considered him threatening. If nothing else, he had appealed to the part of her that liked to offer guidance, that liked to play problem solver. "He might have been a bit odd, but harmless, I believe." It felt strange to think back on her fling while resting against her lover, but she supposed he deserved to know. "He had no unusual traits. Although the way he spoke, you'd think he should." She laughed lightly. "If any of the foals have wings, they will be mine."
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:51 am
"Wings would make life easier," Illidan sighed, "but I'll love them all as my own no matter what." He felt his mate's uneasiness about the situation and cleared his throat. "You remember the strange kelpi by the beach? Darkspine? She has foals now. I think she left one of them with their father.. something about him not being enough naga for her, but the colt that lives with her is, well, interesting. We can visit them sometime if you'd like."
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:11 am
Smiling, she hummed reassuringly. "I know you will." Flicking an ear, she opened her eyes a little bit wider. "Darkspine? How is she?" Pursing her lips, she tried to imagine the other mare with children. Not that she had much to base it on, their meeting had been brief, but cordial. It was almost disheartening to hear that she thought one of her children was not anything enough, but she understood that not everyone thought the same way as she and Illidan. "Yes, I'd like to visit them sometime and see this interesting colt." The thought of visiting Darkspine and her offspring actually offered a feeling of familiarity and comfort. Things were beginning to turn out so normally, as if she had never left. Part of her truly felt better because of it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:25 am
Illidan nodded. "He has the fins and tail like his mother. Coloring is a bit different, though. I think that comes from his father. I never saw her other offspring, but I know Dark was wanting to continue her line and maybe she felt the one that wasn't suited to her was better suited for his father." He moved his head a bit, tossing the his long bangs back from his face, then settled his chin on Doan's shoulder. "I wish I had other interesting news, but I don't know many others and nothing interesting ever happens here... at least while you're away, anyhow."
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:47 pm
"Hm, that's right. Maybe the other one wasn't suited for the water. It would be hard if he wasn't much of a finned horse." As she spoke, her voice grew quieter and her thoughts a little more disjointed. The warmth and comfort that she had come home to was so soothing. Not to mention how long her trip had been, and with a swollen belly. Her legs were tired, no, her whole body was tired. Yawning, she shifted slightly against him. "Once the kids come, things will be very interesting... I'm sure." Her laugh was light and airy as it faded into the cave. She didn't even have a chance to say 'good night' or warn him at all that she couldn't keep her eyes open, though she momentarily thought it. Her breath evened out as she fell into sleep.
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