[ P ] Here Comes the Sun

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brief moment passed as Galla considered this very important topic. Finally, in a gentle voice, they offered a name that was beautiful but entirely foreign to Willow’s ears: “Asthore. it means ‘my treasure.’” Gallagher would ask her opinion about the moniker they had suggested, and Willow was beaming as she nodded enthusiastically. ”Oh, it’s perfect for her. Rowan Asthore.” Gaelic was not her first language, but Willow was careful to say the name exactly as Galla had. Now, their shared child would have a bit of each parent, through and through, from appearance to names. It only seemed fair.


Soon, the draw of sleep became too much for the new mother to overpower, though she felt quite content simply watching little Rowan, even if the pup was incapable of doing much more than nurse, sleep, and squeak. A wide yawn parted her jaws, eyelids feeling impossibly heavy. ”I’ll just – I’ll just take a little nap, that’s all,” she said aloud, to Gallagher but also to the newborn, even if she knew Rowan couldn’t hear her, but could only feel the vibrations of her voice as it traveled through her exhausted form.


The sun was shining beyond the earthen den, for what promised to be a beautiful day. As Willow drifted to sleep, her blissful thoughts were filled with the future. She could hardly wait to introduce little Rowan Asthore to the big, wonderful world - the flowers and the meadows, dawn and dusk, each season. Willow drifted off to sleep swiftly, with a smile on her lips.

[exit via sleeps]


@Gallagher

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GALLAGHER

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It was decided, their child’s name. Gallagher couldn’t help the wide, gentle smile that touched their lips. This moment was… perfection. It was something that they had never honestly thought would be a part of their life, but now that it was happening… They were glad that it was. It was not only part of their life, but a major portion of it. The days of being a student were over — between the war and becoming a parent… Their time at the college had passed. Gallagher was okay with that fact though, knowing that eventually they might be able to return. But, for now, Willow and little Rowan were where they were needed.

It felt… strange to be needed in such a capacity, but they felt thrilled. Scared, but thrilled at what was to come in the future.

“I’ll just – I’ll just take a little nap, that’s all,” Willow said. Gallagher’s smile turned into something a little gentler if that were even possible.

“Okay, my love. You sleep, and I’ll watch over everything,” Gallagher said quietly, pressing their nose to Willow’s cheek for a moment. They moved back, watching the two for a little while, as Willow allowed sleep to overtake her, a smile resting on her lips as it did. Gallagher gave a small, content sigh, as they rested their chin upon their paws.

Things were… perfect, here in their little den.

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@Willow