Where It All Started

But then she really thought about it. After all, it really did seem more practical than sleeping on a bed of herbs. And she knew Regulus only meant it as a friendly offer. He wasn't the type to lure a girl into his sleeping place just to toy with her. Perhaps... "I'll think about it. Thank you for the offer, Regulus," she whispered after a moment. Part of her wondered why she'd ever dream of turning his offer down. It was another opportunity to be close to him, why not?

But then there was other part of her, the part that was still very much the old, demure Solveiga. When she was around Regulus, this seemed to be the part that dominated. Ironic, seeing the shy side becoming dominant. But that's how her personality seemed to work these days. Solveiga really had gained a lot of confidence in herself over the last year or two. She had become independent, and speaking to strangers had become much less daunting. And yet, when this big crimson male was around, she was all quiet and giggly again.

And the problem was, Solveiga was too naive to understand why this was happening.

But her mind moved on to other things as Regulus answered her question about the younger members. Yes, come spring, she would really need to get them all together. And Etain. The mention of the adorable little girl made the healer smile. "I hope so. I would love to spend time with her, she's so sweet..." she sighed, and for the second time today, words came out without her permission. "I absolutely love pups. I can't wait to be a mother."