Moonspear Picture a place where it all doesn't hurt

Her laugh warmed his heart, but he had to wonder if she thought he was kidding. He wasn't, of course. But he could see why she might assume he was. Penn had never been great with romantic lines or wooing or whatever that shit was about. His way had always worked for him, though, and he felt no need whatsoever to go about things any differently. "Agreed!" he smiled, his tail wagging, "Why even bother trying?"

Penn had no idea what she was talking about or why she was bringing up her mom in the next minute, so he decided to just let that part of it go. He latched onto the rest, the part about kids or no kids sticking with him the most. He hesitated, taking a moment to consider. What if they didn't have a family? What if, for some reason, kids just never happened for them? Would he be alright with that? Would he still want to be with her if it meant giving up part of the dream he so desperately wanted?

The hesitation lasted only a breath before he smiled again and said, "Deal."