Redhawk Caldera Everybody wants an easy ride

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Eljay's pace had always been slow when it came to this particular dance. He wasn't entirely into it — not in the same way others were — and he was glad that Maia did not mind that very much at all. Eljay smiled softly as she agreed to the matter. Without him having said it out loud, she addressed some of his worries. He supposed that they must've been easy enough to tell from his demeanour. He wondered how she felt next year. What if he couldn't provide her with children another year? The age gap between the two of them had never bothered Eljay, but now it seemed so painfully clear. Maia was so much more spry than himself. It had happened gradually, but Eljay couldn't help but feel that age was really catching up with him now. He, too, wondered if there'd be more another year. If there'd be an opportunity for it.

For now, though, he wanted to be in the moment. He didn't want to worry about the future or how long it would be. He wanted to enjoy the present.

Yes, it'll be wonderful to see them grow up with having some older cousins, Eljay agreed with a soft smile. He nuzzled Maia's cheek as she snuggled close. He knew what she wanted, and he would of course indulge — but for now, he just enjoyed her company. Do you have any hopes or dreams for what they might be? How many, and all that..? He knew last year had been tough. Eljay himself hoped for two, because he figured that would mean an easier birth for Maia, but their children wouldn't grow up alone. Sure, they'd have Bronco and Teya's, but it wasn't the same; Eljay knew all about that.