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"a few months," said portia sadly, voice lacking it's usual chime, but still smiled anyway, "boy, hun, i just don't know what to do. on one hand, i'd really like to get back to work-- but i really can't with this leg and, on the other hand, i want nothing more than to just stay home and never leave." her ears splayed for a few seconds before pricking back up. she shouldn't be talking about this-- she didn't want to talk about this, but it just sort of tumbled out. they should be focusing on happier things... like wifi's pregnancy. her friend! pregnant again. 

she hesitated, trying to move past what she'd just said. "don't mind that mess," she said with a shake of her head, continuing on, "not back to the ol' log?"