Never Far Away

*Tahlia* · 02-04-2016, 02:40 PM

Walk | Talk | Think

Her worries, though soundly based, were unnecessary it seemed as Anais assured both of her parents that she was perfectly fine in the world of the living. The news relaxed Tahlia visibly, and she released a soft breath as the corners of her mouth turned upward slightly in relief. She had been so worried that her daughter's arrival was the result of something tragic or even dark, but a visit, through whatever means so long as it was only temporary, was much better news. It reminded her just how strongly she missed the girl, how much her guilt still ate at her that she had left them in the manner that she had, but Tahlia was doing her best not to focus on her own personal issues and spoil the happy reunion that was taking place.

A lot had changed, she realized, as her grown daughter began to speak of her siblings. The eldest, Nako, had children of his own now, and though she did not know all the details involved - whether he had taken a mate or whether the children had been spawned in much the same way that he had - Tahlia was delighted by the news. Grandchildren. She was a grandmother! Though her smile brightened, her dark golden eyes stung with tears, so very happy for the children to be beginning their lives but also saddened that she would not have a chance to see it for herself. More of that guilt returned, but a glance at Bane confirmed for her that her fate had been sealed at the moment of his passing. She could not have survived peaceably without him.

There was a pang in her heart upon hearing her youngest son's name - she had not been able to recall it herself since her wits had come back to her after passing on - but the conversation moved so fast she was able to keep herself together. Jakart was mentioned after the other boys, now on his way to beginning a relationship himself, and both of her daughters had managed to find their way into a pack. It was reassuring to hear that the family still stuck together, even if they were separated by borders, though she could tell in an instant as soon as Anais began speaking of her new pack's leader that family was not entirely all that was on her mind. She shared a look with Bane, understanding just as he did that feelings were definitely developing, and leaned her head against his as he moved to rest his against her shoulder.

But what she mistook for a crush was actually much more deeply felt. Anais was not simply in love with the wolf she spoke of, but expecting his children. Tahlia blinked, stunned, but her heart soared in happiness for her young girl. "Oh, Anais, that's wonderful news!" Her smile brightened, and an ear twitched as her mate whispered in it, almost earning a chuckle in response. "Almost," she replied in as quiet tones as she peeked at him, though she understood their relationship had moved much more quickly. She hoped, at least, that the love her daughter felt for this man she had taken an interest in was as strong as what her mother felt for her husband, and wished that it would be returned just as strongly.

Bane offered his sentiments first, and Tahlia took that moment to collect her thoughts before moving in after him to offer her daughter a nuzzle and kiss to her cheek. "Congratulations, sweetheart. I could not be happier for you," she said sincerely as she smiled at her daughter, at last taking a good look at her and seeing for herself the subtle but telling signs of her pregnancy. "Grandchildren. I know they will be absolutely lovely." She avoided any reference to how much she wished she could be there to see them, how she wished to be a part of their lives. It would do no good to say it aloud, not now. "How far along now, Anais?" she asked, her curiosity growing and the natural questions that surfaced around a situation like this filling her mind and demanding to be asked, her mood lifting as she gave them voice.

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