[labprotocol]

Ivan's eyes shifted to the side, his hair shimmering in the moonlight. "Promise first," he said his eyes flicking back up at Nym, before he sighed and said "It's for the kits, but... I know Ky would disapprove. I just-" His eyes flicked to the ground again and he curled in on himself protectively over his huge belly. "I can't do it again. I can't..." he choked on a sob, "I can't loose anymore."