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Alex frowned, thinking. "This is going to sound rather insensitive, but hear me out-what about the farm? My family would love to meet you-well first I gotta tell them about you I suppose, or at least that there will be a baby..." He paused, collecting his jumbled thoughts. "But, all of us have had some experience with delivering babies; my mom and I have the most. Just horses and cows, mostly, but I think the logic still applies."

It was a moment later that his brain caught up to his mouth and said, "N-not that you're a horse or a cow, my love. That was not what I meant at all.' He covered his face with his hands and wondered if he should ask the gods to strike him down now.

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In th time since their secret had been revealed, Violet was often popping by to see Elliot. Not only did it look good on the surface, as a future "married couple" but also because she wanted to ask Elliot questions about the kingdom in a less formal setting. Where he didn't have to wear those awful capes all the time. And so she could coo over his little baby bump, happily adopting the role of a big sister or doting auntie. "Auntie Vi is gonna spoil you rotten, kiddo. Whatever you want, just ask. A ship, maybe? Your own crew?" She joked, laughing.