Back Story
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As I do, I start thinking. We're going to have a baby! As I pour my cup and start sipping on it, my brain starts thinking further, a million thoughts eventually rushing through my head. Lists start to form in all different kinds of categories. Finally as I hold my glass, I start pacing by the table and without realizing it, I open my mouth and the surge of thoughts escape it as the captain and leader in me comes out. "I'm so happy that leather corset armor is flexible to move with me, otherwise, I'd have to get all new armor. I still might have to get all new armor if I get... well... big. We should find a way to get word to Poca to expand the captain's quarters if possible to make room for a bassinet... or maybe just adjust the ship and give squish her own room that adjoins to ours. Oh speaking of people, should we tell the party out there? We've finally found harmony for the most part, damn Dwarves are always grumpy about something, and I'd hate to shake that up. Maybe we should wait to tell them. What do you think love? Or only tell Storm? I know you two have that brotherly romance going on and he was amazing enough to quickly react to protect me, he'll certainly love having a baby around. I saw how he looked at the motherless babe. Which reminds me, that woman went through some hell of a pain, if you're by my side, you better be actually by my side even through that. Oh, we need to pick a place to build a home in Quezalici too, I wouldn't want to have the child in a cave. We'll need to figure out names, I mean we'll have to cement a female name down but we should pick a male name just in case I'm wrong about our first child. Oh adventuring won't be easy after a point, but I'm a witch after all, a bit of trickery here and there, it should be fine. I do know you though, if it came to it, you'd sacrifice your life to protect us but none of that! We protect each other. This means you have to be careful now too. We both need to be mindful, I can be quite reckless at times. I know the child won't inherit magic from me but maybe she'll be a Paladin herself like her daddy. I wonder if our child will be partly a goddess too with the whole reborn goddess thing going on with me. Aren't there people like that? What the... oh Aasimars, some kind of angelic, god-like humans or something? Did we just create an Aasimar? I hope her ears have a slight point, it'd be so adorable! What do you think about a very pale yellow for the child's room?"
I finally stop and look at where you were, only to realize you've gone and sat down on the bed and have been watching me pace. Judging by the amused look on your face, I figure you've either tried to get my attention and I never heard you or you're just entertained with my constant thoughts spewing out. I also realize that I'm not sure I've breathed truly through the whole speech I just gave and that I've been standing as if I were barking orders to our crew. I soften both in stance and in mind. "I'm sorry love, there's just so much to consider and my brain decided to try to consider it all in one night." I walk over and kiss you gently. "I genuinely hope she gets your idealistic and dreamy nature, and your looks, and your heart, and everything about you honestly. We would be the luckiest parents ever if that happened." I listen to you modify that statement by adding traits about as I knew you would do, ever the in love sweet husband I married. You pull me into bed and we curl up together both elated with the realization of the evening.
For some reason, I start thinking about the situation of Uhti flashing a familiar face again. "My love, there's something I need to tell you so I can ask you a question. One night when we were on the Shulker, when we were cuddling in bed, Qotal spoke to me.
He referred to me as Kiltzi and it was late, I thought I'd dreamed it or not realized the situation, but... hear me out! Uhti shifted into a girl, about 10 years of age. She had brown skin, light hair, and was beautiful, as if she was a noble Maztican. She looked as if she was related to someone I know and I can't fully put my hand on it, but... stay with me here. She had a single white feather in her hair, which you said was a symbol of being close to Qotal. I know I'm working up a whole theory here, but it's been on my mind ever since Uhti and that group left and so I've had time to craft this whole conspiracy. But, we're both attractive, I have brown skin, you have light hair and you're Maztican. If you are Qotal, it would make sense she'd have a feather symbolizing closeness to you. I know I'm getting into a real intelligence check here, but back to her looks. That base description... doesn't it sound like it could be our daughter? Unless you have an extremely young sister that I don't know about yet."
Also, I apologize. I didn't realize it was this long! I just got into a groove and went with it. Please excuse the novel writer in me.
Rolls
Perception - to see if I can recognize mine or Duke's features in the child's face - (1d20+4)
(11) + 4 = 15
You think about the image you saw when you asked Uhti to show her true form under the zone of truth. She was light like Duke and extremely beautiful. As you remember the image, you may remember the details in your fury of doing details. Having wished your child would have some point to her ears, you may be disappointed that the image did not have them. But the feather is definitely the same style in ornamentation and connection details as your husband’s feathers. Even the feathers you bought him, he had added those details to give homage to Qotal.
Whenever your orbit would come close the the sun of your husband, I would reach out and brush my fingers on yours and laugh. Occasionally I even get a kiss in. When at last you settle into bed for sleep, your mind still races. I try to make out and enjoy your constant thinking and planning. I chuckle and lay my head upon the pillow as you sit up and talk. Eventually I doze, but I hold onto you in our marital bliss. "What about Eulfgiffu for a name?" I say knowing full well that it is noble and traditional and downright awful. My suggestion had the expected result of your immediate horror of it and then a stream of beautiful suggestions in list and counter list format. I fall asleep happy.
"Kitty, Kitty, wake up. May I still call you Kitty? Those ears are just so cute.
I know we have done everything to make our commitment to each other. We married in the most intimate way and formed the most lasting bond any couple can make. With this child, we confirm our marriage and consummate it. I know all of this and am overjoyed. I love you. Everything about our marriage makes me happy. But I have one request. You have tried to find my true desires and perform them for me. And I have learned that allowing you to do so, gives us both pleasure. But sex in bed or out of it isn’t what I want most from you. Happiness yes. Security and safety and a stress free life yes. I want all that. But Kitty, there is one unsatisfied desire I have. ".
You looked worried and concerned and ask what you can do. I know you want to appease me. No, I’ve learned that is not it. You want to pleasure yourself by pleasing me. That’s more the mark. And I must allow that. I allow myself to enjoy that as long as it pleases you and me both.
"Kitty, I want you to wear the white gown of the Kiltzi Temple and walk before me and give yourself in marriage with me. I want to swear before the gods that I will love and protect you. I want a wedding celebration. A dance. I want all the pomp of a real wedding. Is that wrong of me to ask that after we have already married and made a child? We could even send for your parents. Would you like that?
Kitsune Calypso, will you marry me in the Temple?"
"I would love nothing more! I wanted to ask you for the same, but I didn't think there'd be a reason to request one since we were already married. I would love to wear the white gown and see you in a suit yourself that isn't shiny for once. For you, I've given my whole life and love, I can give myself in marriage again to you. All of the pomp and fun that goes with it too! Both of our families and our new friends outside, the crew, everyone could be there! So what if it's wrong or right to ask now that we're married and with child, let's do it anyway!
I kiss you excitedly, I didn't think that my heart could fill with this much joy and love again so soon, but I am surprised to see it is. A baby and a wedding! If we hadn't been married already, I would've said no, too afraid that this was a move just because of being with child. But we'd already promised ourselves to each other. We are mates, and soon in the eyes of the gods as well. I pull away from the kiss and squeal excitedly again before putting on an amused expression. "We should totally ask Storm to be the flower child! Just imagine his 7 foot something tall body walking down the aisle dropping pedals with a flower crown on his head. You can't tell me that's not the funniest thought!" I start laughing hard at my own statement.