Sun Mote Copse First light

Wildfire snorted unattractively at his, "With me?" It caused a bubble of snot to form in her nostril, which bloomed and burst rapidly. "Yes, Eljay," she answered, voice thick, "with you." His exuberant, "Yes!" had her crying harder and laughing all at once.

Of course, he wouldn't be Eljay if he didn't second-guess everything. Wildfire had grown used to it, so it didn't bother her, although she couldn't resist rolling her watery eyes in that affectionate way she'd adapted since becoming involved with him in the first place. Patiently, she drew back to look him in the face, waiting until their eyes locked.

"Yes, I'm sure it's what I want. I love you, Eljay, and I want to continue building this life with you," Wildfire said, voice wavering only a little. They'd begun this adventure quite unexpectedly, with nary a thought or plan. Despite its impromptu beginnings, it felt surer than nearly anything else in her life ever had, save perhaps for her unconditional love for her children (unborn included).