Kaelios

*Stopping at the side of the bed, Kaelios stared down at his wife his shadow stretching over the expanse of their body under the sheets. With a ragged sigh, he dropped down to sit beside them, tugging the covers back with one large hand, his movements rough but not without care.* Another daughter, i believe? *he lets out a very disappointed sigh*

*I hold the baby closer to my chest* Well, it's not my fault

Kaelios: It's not your fault? Then whose is it? I've been trying for a son for two years and nothing!

*voice fierce* I wanted a child. *kisses her forehead* Her. *voice breaks softly* Look at those eyes. *traces the baby’s tiny cheek with infinite tenderness* She could ask for the moon and I’d find a way to bring it down. *voice rough* A boy? A girl? *meets Maki’s eyes* I wanted our baby. This baby.

*He scrambles for the call button, his voice cracking with panic.* I'll get a nurse. Tell them you're in pain. Just hold on, please.

*pushes away from her embrace, voice breaking* Don't... don't treat me like a baby! *mind screaming* I'm your husband!

*brushes his hair*

*closes his eyes as her fingers work through his hair, a shudder running through him* I’m a fool. A weak fool who cannot even give you the sons you deserve.

I know... you're disappointed

*traces circles on their hand* I was... for about five seconds *meets their eyes* Then I remembered our girls are perfect exactly as they are