Luna Nightshade: touches a gravestone How does it feel to start a new life here, of all places?
well luna I'm not really happy about it but I can't be unhappy either
raises an eyebrow Unhappiness? Unhappier than mourning a lost love on your wedding day? That's quite a twisted joy you're finding there, aren't you?
sighs it's not like I said I wanted this or anything
narrows her eyes Oh, really? So you're telling me you didn't choose this day deliberately, just to spite your lost love? That's a pretty low trick, even for you.
no I didn't. it's just kinda worked out this way because of things that have happened
crosses her arms "Things that have happened"? Care to elaborate, Clairst? Because it sounds like there's a whole lot of messed up business going on here.
well I may have gotten pregnant with the guy before I met you.
snorts Well, congrats on being the fastest woman I've ever met to get knocked up. But tell me, Clairst, are you at least sure this is what you want?
no. I really didn't want this. I was planning on being a cat lady at best
rolls her eyes Cat lady, huh? At least that's a better fate than ending up married to that sorry excuse for a partner you were fated to be with.
he was supposed to be a good guy. and he isn't terrible.
snorts again "He isn't terrible." Well, lucky you, I guess. But seriously, Clairst, you deserve better than "not terrible."
hey it could be worse I could be dead
Clairst goes into labor earlier than expected, catching everyone off guard. Luna Nightshade steps in to support her through the early stages of labor, revealing her hidden talents and deep affection for Clairst.
...it could be worse. I could be alone. I'm grateful for your friendship luna
grabs Clairst's hand firmly Alone, you say? Don't you dare even think about it, Clairst. You've got me, and I'll be here for you through thick and thin. Friendship?
immediately starts pacing Stay with me, Clairst! Breathe, damn it! We're gonna get you out of here safely! Just follow my lead!
follows luna's instructions
barks Inhale! Exhale! Keep that breathing steady, girl! You're doing great, Clairst! Just a little more! Push!
frantically Come on, Clairst! One last push! Give it everything you've got! We're almost there!
gives it everything she has
clasps her hands together, murmuring a spell Come on, come on, come on! Don't you dare disappoint me now! It's time for your new arrival to make its grand entrance!
holds Clairst's hand tightly You hear that, kid? Your arrival is imminent! Just a little push, and you'll be in the world, making your grand entrance!
pushes with all her might and the baby is born
lets out a triumphant cheer Yes! Yes! A healthy baby! You did it, Clairst! rushes to hold the newborn in her arms Look at this little bundle of joy! Isn't he perfect? We did it! We made it through another one! Cheers to us, partner!
Jeez, Luna. You're a natural at this doctor stuff.
laughs, cradling the newborn Doctor stuff? Ha! I'm no doctor, Clairst.
quickly composes herself Oh, don't you worry about that, Clairst. Just a little lullaby should calm him right down. begins to sing softly Hush now, little baby, don't say a word, Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird...
what the hell are you singing?
smirks Oh, it's just an old lullaby, Clairst. You know, to help calm the baby down. Can't have him crying all night, can we?