[ Though in many ways, Satoru has always been considerably more expressive than Sumina is, it's rare that his emotions burst forth like this, like a dam collapsing against all that he has held within his heart, flooding his eyes with tears and choking his words with sobs. She has no choice but to be swept by the torrent, too, as she presses her face into his collar when he draws her near, heedless of how messy she might make his clothes with her crying.

Within her womb is the very fruit of their love, the unmistakable proof that their bond can overcome barriers that most mortals wouldn't even think of, their baby - whom she will proudly bear and birth and raise to be the very best of them both. Who, like Satoru, she already loves so very fiercely. Within her womb is the very beginnings, twinkling of a bright, shining star, their little star.

Her fingers curl tightly into the fabric of his shirt as she tips her head up for each and every one of his sweet, wonderful kisses, and though she weeps with him, the warmth and affection on her features are unmistakable, unshakeable. ]

I love you, too. So very much...

[ She seals her words with a kiss to his lips. ]

You're going to be— [ her words are stifled by another sob, ] Just wonderful. I know it. I'll... make sure that they love their papa as much as mama does... Ahaha, and as much as Taichi, too.

[ He is their eldest, after all, and a fey hound who is very in tune to emotions around him besides. Needless to say, they'll soon be joined by the blink dog himself, who draws up to the side of the bed with his front paws on top of it, his tail wagging furiously while he yips as if to remind them that he's here, too, and he hates to be left out! ]