The walk to the Lagoon wasn't super long or strenuous but regardless Nadia felt exhaustion seeping through her bones the further she moved from the Hollows. Everything had been moving so quickly she had hardly had a moment to stop and take everything in. One of those very things had been the subtle changes in her own body and at first Nadia had just contributed the mounting exhaustion to all of the things she had been doing. But then there were the changes in her appetite, the random hot flashes, and Nadia knew that it had happened again. The idea of telling her husband was slightly exhilarating but she also hoped it wouldn't sour anything between them. @Magnus had only just won the Lagoon and here she was very evidently pregnant as the days rolled by. Their first litter of children would be celebrating their first birthday shortly and Nadia felt a whirlwind of emotions. Suddenly she found herself on the Lagoon's borders with only the moon above her as a form of light. She let out a soft chuff, beckoning Magnus to her side so she could tell him the news. Fingers crossed everything would go alright.

Who was Magnus to keep his Queen waiting? Especially in the twilight hours, when anything could ravish her. Limbs would haul his aching and battered carcass out of his den, away from the domestic area and towards the borders. There she waited him, bathed in moonlight. As @Nadia had promised at the challenge, she wouldn't be far behind him at all. The children weren't with her, but that didn't matter; the titan would never turn down the prospect of time alone with his beau. He would limp to her position, seeking to plant a love-nip to her cheek in greeting. "There you are." Then, pleased as punch, he would rock back on weary haunches and regard his wife with an expectant expression. "I've been waiting for you."

irish

Waiting for @Magnus seemed to take ages and Nadia tried to ignore the mounting nerves that grew within her. They had been through this before together, this would be nothing new to them. Like riding a bike really, they would be able to make it through this she was certain. After all their eldest were so close to turning a year old, if anything that was a statement to their success. She was lost in thought, lost wondering how Magnus would react when speak of the devil he arrived right before her. "There you are. I've been waiting for you." He speaks and she smiles an easy smile, quickly moving forward to close the distance between them so he doesn't have to walk as far. She leans into his love nip, grinning up at him before she too sits, though she makes sure to face him head-on all the while. "I have news for you.. but don't worry it isn't anything bad. But first, how are your wounds?" She wanted to get a closer look at them but given their darker complexion she wouldn't be able to see anything in the moonlight. She didn't want to put things off completely, but once she knew for certain he wasn't in any pain she would lay it on him.

News. His stomach immediately began to twist, brows furrowing with faint suspicion as @Nadia spoke. "Not bad," he echoed, though - easily relenting to the woman's whims - he would not press further just yet. Instead he tilted his body a little, giving the Queen a better angle with which to study his frame. "This one is the worst," the man huffed, jutting his chin downward and gesturing to the extensive marring that bloomed across his chest. Pointing it out, as if it were not the most obvious thing about him right now. "But I will live." Probably. Anyway. "What do you need to tell me?" Mismatched gaze trained intently on her face as he waited. Nadia may have assured him that it was not negative, but he refused to believe that until he'd heard it for himself.

irish

"This one is the worst, but I will live. What do you need to tell me?" Nadia shifted herself so she could move closer, her head lowering slightly so she could scrutinize his chest as he jutted it out. The grooves were deep and would need to be properly cleaned, this she would be able to help him with later on once they were settled in. But she knew that that wasn't what was on his mind and she herself couldn't keep the suspense going any longer. "You are going to be a father again.." Her voice was softer then as she spoke, dark gaze moving from his chest to land on his mismatched gaze once more. There was a gentle smile that rose on her lips, the thought of bringing more children into their family was one that made her heart soar. She could only hope that @Magnus would feel the same as she and would be excited at the prospect of having more sons and daughters.

As anticipated, his wife would attempt to get a closer look. Magnus had no qualms with it, and would simply tilt his chin upward to reveal both the vast marring and the bite marks situated just above it. To readily expose such vulnerabilities was the ultimate sign of trust in Magnus' mind, but this was @Nadia they were talking about; it certainly went without saying at this point in their relationship that he had the utmost faith in her. And then she spoke, her words soft, and at the news he would smile. It was a tumultuous time, certainly, but he would not allow the political shifting and civil unrest to put a dampener on the good news. He leaned down to plant a kiss to the forehead of the melanistic lioness. "This is certainly good news, drottningin mín", he rumbled, deciding to reassert himself in the common tongue so that he could make himself explicitly clear in what he wished for her next. "Take your rightful place at my side as Queen, Nadia." He took a step back, gesturing to the Lagoon around them. "You and Desdemona both will grow the next generation alongside one another." A clear indicator - or clear in his mind, at least - that the calico, too, was expecting. "We will raise our children by the sea, where they belong."

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"This is certainly good news, drottningin mín, Take your rightful place at my side as Queen, Nadia. You and Desdemona both will grow the next generation alongside one another. We will raise our children by the sea, where they belong." Nadia couldn't be happier with @Magnus reaction to being a father again. She didn't expect him to be angry with her but still nonetheless her heart flew when she saw his softened features, a side to him that wasn't often shown to others. At the offer of her being his Queen once more she smiled a soft smile, "I would like nothing more. Your sister has already assured me that she will handle the Hollows.. I'm free to join you and Desdemona now." She said before rubbing her head gently upon his shoulder, being careful not to aggravate any of his wounds. At the mention of them raising their children by the sea she pulled back, curiosity and surprise lit up in her eyes. "Desdemona is expecting also?" She asked then, a soft breath of air exhaled all the while. It would be the calicos first litter and Nadia would be sure to congratulate her, this was fantastic news. The fact that they would be going through pregnancy together, well that made things even more special.

With Obsidian safely now in sole control of his sister, @Nadia had nothing holding her back from joining him in the Lagoon. And so she would come, readily, and eager to take her rightful position. Magnus would nod in approval, pleased to no longer be bearing the responsibility of leadership alone. She leaned in to touch him tenderly, and he would return the affectionate act with one of his own; a brief rub of the cheek to her temple. She seemed pleased by the news of Desdemona's pregnancy - some wives would be upset, but Nadia had taken all of this in her stride. He was proud; proud of her, and everything she had achieved. That they had achieved, together. "Yes," he confirmed, slowly beginning to turn away with the intention of leading his wife further into pride territory; into her Kingdom. "Come, let us walk." They could discuss it all on the way.

EXIT

irish

There is relief at being reunited with @Magnus once more, and though Nadia felt the slightest hint of apprehension of becoming accustomed to a new terrain she was most thankful to be home with him once more. The mention of Desdemona's pregnancy only filled Nadia with good emotions. There was no jealousy, no hatred present, but simply gratefulness and excitement. They would go through this process together and she would guide the lioness as best she could; assist in any way shape or form that was needed. At the mention of getting settled Nadia would nod, moving to take her place alongside Magnus as they made their way further into the Lagoon so she could rightfully take her place alongside him.

exit.