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It was not long after her talk with @Antares that the woman chose to wander a little, though this time much closer in the borders. She hadn't talked to Reiko yet about @Apsephion, but he hadn't left her mind. She was so deep in thought that at first, she didn't even hear the call for her name, not until a familiar white fluff came bounding up to her. Sure enough Reiko's smiling face was in front of her. 

She smiled slightly and wagged her tail, aiming to meet the woman's headbutt gently. "Reiko! It's been a bit. I'm so glad you're okay." She spoke softly, though the happiness and relief was clear in her voice. She shifted slightly to lay down, her growing belly shifting a bit uncomfortably as she did so. "How are you?" She asked, almost like a dutiful mother checking in. Delgata had so many things she wanted to say and things she needed to go over with the leader, but first she wanted to make sure the woman was doing well first.

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She smiled slightly at her empress, flicking her tail slightly before speaking softly with a nod. "We are doing good." She gently raised a paw to place on her stomach, feeling the small bodies shifting around inside of her belly. She thought for a moment, her gaze wandering to the lands around them, the place they called home. "I'm sure everyone will be okay, we've made it through worse things." She said calmly before glancing back at the woman, a small smile hinting on her lips. "Besides, they were taught by and cared for by the best." She would gently aim to press her shoulder into the other woman's, a gentle reminder that Reiko had done well thus far in protecting them. 

She thought for a moment before speaking, her voice a bit softer now and almost unsure. "I wanted to ask you something... I know a lot has happened recently but... I was wondering if I could request a loner joining us...." She trailed off, not wanting to go into too much detail if the other snowfallen woman shut down her thoughts instantly. Of course, she didn't expect her to, but stranger things had happened.

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She smiled slightly, enjoying sitting here calmly with her leader and friend. However, as the conversation turned to Apsephion, she hesitated slightly, not really sure how to approach the conversation. And so, she sighed and figured she might as well dive right in. "Well, I met this loner... his name is Apsephion. He... well he's been very kind to me and we've spend quite a bit of time together... " She glanced over at Reiko, trying to gauge her expression as she continued. 

"Reiko... I'm falling for him and I'm terrified." She finally spoke softly, blue orbs glancing at her paws. "Everyone I've ever grown attached to has vanished. Snowdrift.... Burdock... they both just vanished out of no where... and I'm scared he will to." She sighed and lifted her head, looking up at the sky for a moment. "But he's so kind, helpful, and protective..." She finally fell silent, still looking at the sky as if she was scared to look over at Reiko for fear of what she would find looking back at her.

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It seemed like speaking with Reiko like this was exactly what the soon-to-be mother needed. At least for now. She felt like a heavy weight had been lifted from her shoulders and it felt nice to have someone console her and not the other way around for once. But of course, that would never stop her from being there for others. 

She let the equally pale woman slip her head under her chin and even rested her head there for a moment, sighing in relief. "Even if I wanted to let it break me, I can't. Not when I have so many counting on me. Regardless of the lives growing inside me, I can't let the pack down. I can't let you down.." She spoke softly, shifting so that she was cuddling into Reiko slightly, finding comfort in the woman's touch. Even as her mind shifted to Apseph, she didn't want to let him down either. 

"Thank you, Reiko. Truly, for everything. This pack has giving me a purpose, and you have given me kindness that the world has ripped from me." Her words were barely a whisper, a show that she didn't often speak her own issues outloud. She was more comfortable listening to and handling others concerns and worries.

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She smiled slightly and aimed a quick nuzzle to the other woman's cheek. Reiko was one of the main reason's Delgata hadn't gone crazy after everything, and she doubted the Empress understood how important she was. Even now, she finally relaxed fully, offering a small smile still. "Thank you." She said simply before finally standing up and stretching slightly, letting out a soft grunt as she did so. 

"I'm going to retire for the night my dear. I hope you sleep well." She smiled and nodded her head in farewell. Tonight was hopefully going to be the last night she would have to sleep alone. But at the same time, the anxiety was growing with each passing hour.

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