Noctisardor Bypass just the two of us

A deep gust of air lingered along the rim of Noor's lungs as she wondered how to properly begin this conversation. Illecebra had already begun by speaking her piece, which had luckily covered most of what was already on the table. The gift was accepted graciously but Noor knew better than to dig in with company around, even as a pregnant woman. Thank you, she whispered after exhaling and even allowing a small laugh to escape her maw, Thank you so much. 

I want to help you. I am okay, but this is your first time, yes? Noor knew just how difficult a first time pregnancy could be. She knew about the secrets that experienced mothers didn't want to tell the younger ones and the beautiful things which had to be felt first hand. And all of this was to be shared between the two of them; once rivals, now companions.