Broken Antler Fen pleisosaur

Yes, of course Teya was right. Ibis held all the power now. She had done wrong by ignoring the oath of marriage, but, Akavir had returned. He had stayed, so far as she knew, and waited for Ibis now. It was up to her to mend things. It was her decision that would bring a father to these children.

Therein lay her fear. What if he merely bid his time? To be let near these children that were not his, so he may take them away? Ibis knew better than to doubt her husband; even hurt, he was not so cold hearted.

I will sleep on it. I must rest... but maybe you are right. Ibis says.

Thank you for being here for me, Teya. a mindless, but heartfelt, little plea. I am so lucky. This would be much harder without you.

The exhaustion in Ibis' voice is met with a soft, almost sombre, praise.