02-28-2021, 12:51 AM
Domestic life. Honestly, it was something that Aurum had become used to, over time. While he wasn't exactly the most normal soul in existence, he did enjoy the quiet moments in life. He liked being cooped up within his home, with Siborno at his side and the sound of his children's footsteps echoing throughout the house. That happened much less often these days, but the luminary knew it wouldn't be long before he would be hearing it again. Sib also seemed aware of that fact, considering how close the other was staying to his side as of late. The tiger might've told the other to back off or reassure his boyfriend that he was fine, but he honestly found that he enjoyed the other's company. Siborno's constant and quiet presence was a boon in his life, and while he was sure he would be alright, he didn't want to push the other away. Instead, he just enjoyed those brief moments of relaxation inside, pressed up against his lover's fluff as he drifted in and out of sleep, not worrying about the world around them. He honestly wished that they would never end, most of the time.
However, those moments inevitably did end, and Aurum was forced to go out and perform his duties as usual. He knew it wouldn't be long until he got some kind of reprieve in the form of his children arriving, but he didn't exactly consider that to be a break. As happy as he would be, it would also be filled with a lot of pain and time just spent waiting for the children to come, and then a lot of napping from the exhaustion that came afterwards. He was half looking forward to it, and half absolutely petrified by it. He tried to keep his cool for the most part, however, and not focus on that. Instead, he just focused on his usual routines. Patrolling the territory, hunting for food, planning events... not to mention checking in on his high positions. Particularly Elsweyr, considering he wanted to make sure that his shadow regent was healing alright. She thankfully did seem to be, no doubt because of the influence of Arrow - as funny as that was to consider when taking into account the vassal's usual carefree attitude.
He had been going through this usual routine when he neared Sophiea's house, figuring that he would check in on how the shaderunner was doing. He doubted that she would be doing badly, considering she no doubt had Goldie with her at the moment. It was almost comical, seeing the difference between Sophiea without Goldie and Sophiea with Goldie. Comical and rather sweet, actually. He figured that he would just poke his head in and say hello and then head out, since he had no desire to act as a third wheel for the two of them. Besides, the faster he got his check-ins done, the faster he could return to his own domestic bliss with Siborno.
However, as the angel stepped up to Sophiea's front door, he was stunned by what sounded like a laugh echoing through the air. Not just any laugh, but Sophiea's laugh. He wasn't sure he had ever even heard her laugh before, and it felt as though his entire world was being turned upside down. Arrow seemed to feel similarly, considering the other seemed similarly frozen and bewildered. Briefly shaking his head to "reset" himself, Aurum hesitated before stepping inside, clearing his throat before he spoke, "Uhm... hello Sophiea. Hello Goldie... I was just coming to do my usual check up on the semi-high and high positions. But... I can see that you're doing well, so I think I'll just go now..." He quickly pointed behind himself with a paw, turning to head out and trying to hide the amused smile that briefly flashed across his muzzle. He couldn't help feeling a little bemused, considering Sophiea had looked and sounded so genuinely happy. Clearly Goldie was a good influence.
However, those moments inevitably did end, and Aurum was forced to go out and perform his duties as usual. He knew it wouldn't be long until he got some kind of reprieve in the form of his children arriving, but he didn't exactly consider that to be a break. As happy as he would be, it would also be filled with a lot of pain and time just spent waiting for the children to come, and then a lot of napping from the exhaustion that came afterwards. He was half looking forward to it, and half absolutely petrified by it. He tried to keep his cool for the most part, however, and not focus on that. Instead, he just focused on his usual routines. Patrolling the territory, hunting for food, planning events... not to mention checking in on his high positions. Particularly Elsweyr, considering he wanted to make sure that his shadow regent was healing alright. She thankfully did seem to be, no doubt because of the influence of Arrow - as funny as that was to consider when taking into account the vassal's usual carefree attitude.
He had been going through this usual routine when he neared Sophiea's house, figuring that he would check in on how the shaderunner was doing. He doubted that she would be doing badly, considering she no doubt had Goldie with her at the moment. It was almost comical, seeing the difference between Sophiea without Goldie and Sophiea with Goldie. Comical and rather sweet, actually. He figured that he would just poke his head in and say hello and then head out, since he had no desire to act as a third wheel for the two of them. Besides, the faster he got his check-ins done, the faster he could return to his own domestic bliss with Siborno.
However, as the angel stepped up to Sophiea's front door, he was stunned by what sounded like a laugh echoing through the air. Not just any laugh, but Sophiea's laugh. He wasn't sure he had ever even heard her laugh before, and it felt as though his entire world was being turned upside down. Arrow seemed to feel similarly, considering the other seemed similarly frozen and bewildered. Briefly shaking his head to "reset" himself, Aurum hesitated before stepping inside, clearing his throat before he spoke, "Uhm... hello Sophiea. Hello Goldie... I was just coming to do my usual check up on the semi-high and high positions. But... I can see that you're doing well, so I think I'll just go now..." He quickly pointed behind himself with a paw, turning to head out and trying to hide the amused smile that briefly flashed across his muzzle. He couldn't help feeling a little bemused, considering Sophiea had looked and sounded so genuinely happy. Clearly Goldie was a good influence.
— Reggan