fleeting innocence

Hannibal had been in a light slumber as he heard his own name fall from the lips of an angel. Pink and blue eyes fluttered into view beneath lush lashes. He blinked away the sleepy haze as the male looked around the chambers. As he witnessed Belle breathing heavily on top of her lush furs the male knew what was happening. It was time. Their beautiful bundles of hope would venture into the world for the first time. Taking their first breaths and let forth mewls of wonder. With these thoughts the male got up from his resting space to move closer to his Empress.

Sleepy deep vocals fell from his lips, "Has the time truly come?" Hannibal looked to his mate's plump belly before taking a seat towards Belle's head. He leaned down to pepper a cheek with kisses before leaning upward again, "If you need help do inform me of what to do." He had been there for three births in his time but never had to do a thing other then moral support. Hannibal was rather useless with the medical side of things so he figured if he sat out of the way Io would have a better time giving her aid.

Hannibal smiled down to Belle with sleepy eyes, "I've never seen such a beautiful sight."