12.Jan.16, 03:43 AM
“As long as that someone isn’t you,” Rhaedalyn exclaimed softly and then giggled at R’nya’s explanation. She was smiling and eyes were bright with adoration for her two companions as she watched as Alyren snuggled in close to her father and fell asleep rather quickly. It never ceased to amaze her how talented R’nya was at fatherhood and the love he openly showed for his daughter. Sometimes, when he wasn’t looking due to being absorbed in his task of diaper-changing, putting her down to nap, or even reading to the girl, Rhaedalyn found herself brushing away tears of happiness. They were such a delight to watch and everything truly did seem to be right with her world in moments like that.
She wouldn’t allow herself one of those little moments of tears right then, however. She was still playing hostess to duo birthdays and wasn’t about to let the birthday boy think that was it for his celebration, though R’nya’s confession about Alyren being the best gift ever threw her off. “She is wonderful. I’m so very happy she’s yours, R’nya. Oh!” Rhaedalyn flushed as she realized what that could imply and quickly tried to clarify, “I mean, not because the only other option could have been… him… but because you’re a wonderful father and so good to us both and I can tell how much she makes you happy.” Oh boy was she babbling! But it was all true and she hoped R’nya understood that.
Then again, she didn’t want to give him time to question any of that and quickly turned their attention to the matter at hand; birthdays. “Anyway! The day’s not over yet, my dearest bronzerider. If you wouldn’t mind continuing to tend to our little lady, I’ll pack up, and then we can bring Alyren to her sitter’s for the night. I have some more surprises at home for you.” Rhaedalyn beamed with cheerful innocence at what she had planned and reached for the food containers to start packing them up in her basket.
She wouldn’t allow herself one of those little moments of tears right then, however. She was still playing hostess to duo birthdays and wasn’t about to let the birthday boy think that was it for his celebration, though R’nya’s confession about Alyren being the best gift ever threw her off. “She is wonderful. I’m so very happy she’s yours, R’nya. Oh!” Rhaedalyn flushed as she realized what that could imply and quickly tried to clarify, “I mean, not because the only other option could have been… him… but because you’re a wonderful father and so good to us both and I can tell how much she makes you happy.” Oh boy was she babbling! But it was all true and she hoped R’nya understood that.
Then again, she didn’t want to give him time to question any of that and quickly turned their attention to the matter at hand; birthdays. “Anyway! The day’s not over yet, my dearest bronzerider. If you wouldn’t mind continuing to tend to our little lady, I’ll pack up, and then we can bring Alyren to her sitter’s for the night. I have some more surprises at home for you.” Rhaedalyn beamed with cheerful innocence at what she had planned and reached for the food containers to start packing them up in her basket.