in the hearts of the innocents

Voltage would lift his eyes back up to the nest in the tree, humming softly as Gaia questioned the rock. "Could help decorate his nest. I do find some pretty rocks." He said with a gentle laugh, nuzzling into her fur gently as he let out a breath and rested against her. Today would be a great day for a nap. Weddings were hard to plan, and he hadn't been getting much sleep lately. But then again, he normally didn't get much sleep. His sporadic insomnia kept him awake most nights, and he only ever got a few hours of solid sleep. But knowing everyone was safe, and cuddling close to his fiance, he felt he could get a few more good hours.

But then she continued, with more news. This time, his head shot up and he stared at her. "Wait.." He whispered softly, not expecting her too at all. And then the last tidbit, the final news that had his heart leaping and his eyes growing wider. "You are? Really?" He asked almost too loudly, feeling his paws fidget as his energy spiked. He wanted to run, to dance, to spin and hold her close. He wanted to celebrate. "Really? Do you know how many? How far along? When will I see them? How do you know??" He asked in a rush, his face feeling like it would split with how much he was smiling. He shifted then so he could press his nose to her belly, expecting to hear or feel something before just nuzzling his face into her soft belly fur. "Oh Gaia..." He practically sobbed, laughing and holding her close. They were going to be parents! Again! And this time they would do it right, and when Illie and Current came home, they would teach their little siblings everything they learned out there wherever they were. "I can't believe it.." He breathed, his voice like liquid excitement as he pressed gentle kisses into her belly and ribs. She was perfect, this was perfect, life was feeling good again.

"Burn Baby Burn"