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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 22:46:07 GMT -5
*The months had passed quickly for Renn, though as time passed and her belly grew, she got to feeling more and more worried. What if she lost the baby? What if before, it hadn't been anything wrong with the child, it had been her? What if-
She pushed the thoughts from her mind, returning to her book, though it wasn't holding her attention. That's when the first pain hit. Trying not to panic, she went toward the kitchen, where Eponine was busy with something or other. Her concern mounted, but it suddenly hit her. Was this [/i]labor?[/i] Frankly, the thought didn't help.*
"Eponine?"
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 22:48:29 GMT -5
*She turned to Renn and blankly stared before the realization whacked her in the head. Had it been 9 months?*
"I really need to start paying attention to the calendar." *She bustled Renn toward her room, glad to have something to occupy her.*
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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 22:52:55 GMT -5
*Renn bit her lip, more than slightly traumatized. She was thankful for Eponine taking charge. She would be freaking out here, if she hadn't.*
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 22:54:05 GMT -5
"Alright, lie down, that's it..." *She was back into soothing mommy-voice.* "Just relax, Renn." *She eased her friend onto her bed.*
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Post by Der Tod on Dec 25, 2007 22:54:52 GMT -5
*Of course, der Tod popped back into the apartment from wherever he'd gone that afternoon. He raised an eyebrow at the empty living room*
"Hello?"
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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 22:55:20 GMT -5
*Renn nodded and obeyed, her breathing shaky. She just knew that something terrible would happen, just like before...*
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 22:59:25 GMT -5
*Eponine turned to Tod, more authorotative than she had been in months. They hadn't been good to her, either--she was guant and pale, but now she was flushed with activity.*
"Towels, hot water, and scissors." *She commanded.*
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Post by Der Tod on Dec 25, 2007 23:01:42 GMT -5
*He blinked at Eponine, then got rather wide-eyed*
"Wait. Renn--"
*And started grinning. He nodded to Eponine, and materialized what she'd asked for near her*
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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 23:09:11 GMT -5
*She flashed a brief smile at der Tod before another contraction made her grimace. The fact that he was smiling comforted her somewhat- if anyone was scheduled to die, he'd be able to tell.*
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 23:15:59 GMT -5
*She set to work on Renn, but turned to Tod.*
"Tod, please make sure Alexei can't get in here." *She said, before turning back to her friend, whispering words of comfort as she prepared her for the birth.*
"I know it's scary. Just relax for now."
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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 23:20:34 GMT -5
*Renn swallowed and nodded, doing her best to relax, as Eponine told her.*
"What if something happens?!"
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Post by Der Tod on Dec 25, 2007 23:20:41 GMT -5
"But--"
*Of course, Alexei popped into his arms at that moment.*
"Yes...of course..."
*He carried the baby out into the living room, sitting with him and trying to keep him distracted. Tod wasn't distracted, however, and kept throwing glances in the direction of Renn's room*
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 23:21:17 GMT -5
"Shh." *She pushed hair out of Renn's face.* "Nothing is going to happen to you--I'm not going to let it."
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Post by Renn on Dec 25, 2007 23:23:44 GMT -5
"I'm not worried about me," *she said, whimpering a little as a contraction hit.* "I'm worried about my baby."
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Post by Eponine on Dec 25, 2007 23:24:57 GMT -5
"Your baby is going to be just fine. It's going to be perfect, and you're going to be overjoyed. But first I need you to relax, Renn-ala."
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