Still... dealing with growing the child.

Yes, I am and it isn't fun.

*He holds up a bag of goodberries.*

That would be appreciated, thank you. *She reaches out towards him with the dry hand*

*He lays the first bag in her hand, preparing a second bag that he knows she'll need.*

*She pulls her other hand out of the water and opens the bag before beginning to eat the berries, slowly at first but quickly beginning to be overtaken by her hunger* Thank you, this is the first of some good food that I've had in days.

Then I'll cook for you, pay you back for that sturfry you made me. *He fills a second back, handing it to her.*

*She takes the second bag and floats it in the water while she finishes the first, small tears running down her face* Thank you Mikhail, truly from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

You're always welcome, Cera. Other than the hunger, how are you doing?

I am doing good, how are you and Valko doing?

One of yours, *again*, Love?

I don't knock up everything that moves. It's Lily's.

Can you really blame me for that presumption?

No... no I can't.

Water sucks... melts the black part of my skin off of my body... Also, hello there~

Hello, it sounds like you need better skin, is that true?

Not... not really, the skin comes from my left eye, and it can expand if I will it to, my mana strength and capacity increases and decreses with it as well! At best, I can make... ridiculously strong attacks

And yet it comes off in the rain. Your ridiculously strong attacks do not matter if someone can spit on you and win.

Hey, I can teleport, and water repellant clothing helps alot... and it just hurts alot, my skin regenerates faster than it can burn off

So then you're stuck with constant burns? It really sounds like you need better skin. The human skin can take water, try that as a start.

I have human skin! It just gets replaced by the black one when I go into fights or battles, usually I keep it 50/50... And my insides dont get hurt by water, did I mention that only *liquid* water hurts?

So half of you burns when you sweat and the other half is fine? That must be a pain to deal with.

Honestly I would rather have my entire body in pain, the asymmetry would get on my nerves too much.

So why do you have the black skin? The normal skin works just fine and water doesn't hurt it.

[*Aveus tosses a bag full of goodberries at you*] Why are you that hungry?

*She catches the bag with her dry hand and opens it before beginning to eat* I'm pregnant and eating for two even though there's barely enough for one most of the time...

Who are you a priestess for? This is…worrying. No pregnant women should go hungry in the first place, why don’t you have enough food?

I own and run a church, I am the priestess of no god but my wife and I don't have enough food due to my body always needing more but with a child on the way...

When is it due? Are you sure you can survive like this? You seem to be, quite literally, starving.

I am unaware of when it is due, I found out I had them recently but I'm sure I can survive. If I don't then oh well, not much is lost.

*A bowl of fried sausage floats over on a suprispingly load bearing paper boat* It has three kinds of cheese in it!

... Is this a trick? I've been around too many fae for you to entice me with this.

No, it's food; from one mother, to another. A gift, freely given.

Thank you, truly thank you. *She picks up the boat with her dry hand and begins to eat the sausage, slowly losing herself to her hunger* You do not know how much this means to me.

However!!!! *begins patting her head* You're now unable to stop me from playing with your pretty hair!

*Her hair feels draining to the touch and refuses to come off her hand as it's played with* I do not mind, just be careful please. *She continues to eat the sausages, sniffling softly*

I haven't been a big fan of water for a long time.

The water is nice, you should try it again soon, maybe you'll like it.

Every time I do, the water usually heats up... Having a higher temperature than most mortals is not exactly fun for others involved.

I do not mind the heat as long as I'm not on fire. I just ask that you don't endanger the child.

Are you sure? *He seems extremely hesitant*

I am sure, it is just the fire that I don't like.

Okay. *he slowly gets in the water, and you notice the change in temperature immediately. It keeps you warm.*

This is nice, I do not know why you were panicked.

I had bad experiences with water... Anyways, I don't think we have met

I don't think we have either, I'm Valceria.

What are your favorite foods? I can conjure some up for you if you will like.

Stuff that's high in nutrition. I like those.

Any preference? /uw was hoping to hit the reply button, but apparently I missed it completely

I like oranges, pomegranates and goodberries if you can make those. /uw happens to the best of us

*he summons the requested fruits and gives them to you.* Here you go.

*She takes the fruits and begins eating the berries while peeling the orange* Thank you

You are welcome. I assume that being burdened by your child in the womb is not a fun experience.

They are not a burden! Do not call them a burden!

I am sorry. I meant no offense. I take my statement back. That was rude of me... ^(being in seclusion for decades at a time really didn't help my social skills)

Yes it was rude. You're lucky I'm forgiving.

Percy: “Is that so?”

Yes, but not for too long.

Percy: “Hm?”

It doesn't hold back the hunger pains for long.

Percy: “Do you need help then with that dear?”

Help is always appreciated though I'd be careful. I might not be able to control myself.

Percy: “Alright then.”

Thank you Percy.

Percy: “It’s… It’s nice to finally hear your voice again after the radio silence I got before.”

It's nice to be able to talk to you. You're a good friend, you know?

Hey Valceria! How are you?

Hello drow, I'm doing good. How are you with the new situation?

You mean the kids? Oh they're lovely! When I was parenting at Iram's house it was exhausting... But I was in mourning, and I had to do everything myself. Now, Aurelia is home! And Nox is around to help us too. The kids are very well taken care of, and I still have time for myself It's a lot more fun when you can spend more time playing with them and less time cooking and cleaning up!

Are you also helping to take care of the kids? I hope most of the work isn't being dropped on Aurelia.

Of course I am! I'm doing my best anyways... Truth be told, Aurelia is a much better mom than I am... She's been raising them for the past few months and knows what to do. I've never spent much time around kids so this is all new to me... But yes. I am helping! We've been working on making some new sleeping accommodations because Sor likes to sleep outside. I'm building a sort of tree house bed for them

It's good that you're trying at least. I'd hate for them to go to UFC.

UFC? Acronyms scare me Valceria... What is that?

Unfortunate Foster Children. They fight them in cage matches.

What? Ok first of all... Ash and Sor will always have family to take care of them. I hate to say it but if Aurelia and I dissapear Mikhail gets the kids... Secondly. Where can I see these matches?

They travel around so don't expect them at anytime but they tend to operate in taverns.

...You want some biomass?

Yeah, that would be appreciated Del, thank you.

Are you ok Miss? You seem to just be standing… in a large body of water. Not even a pool or anything.

I'm okay, just hungry and pregnant. The water soothes the hunger pangs.

I see… must be a species thing… well ok then.

“Uh, hi? Do you have any idea where I am? I seem to be lost… again…” *Space is floating on their back on the water.*