Ugh, labor pains...

While her annoyance with him faded the moment she had him in her teeth, Lurid felt something else creep up in the dark abyss she called a heart. Sympathy flooded her, and she gently swayed to rock the boy as they walked toward home. He apologized to her, and her anger was washed away, replaced by a warmth she hadn't known she was capable of. Her little boy denied his tiredness, causing Lurid to roll her eyes while he couldn't see, a soft smile playing at her lips. He would fall asleep soon, he always said such things before falling asleep. His last question struck her with a sharp pang of pride, already he was ready to move on. It was promising, but he would still get his time. "Of course, Little Love, we can go someplace else. Lurid gave the promise and changed course, moving instead to new lands. They would not be back here for a long while, perhaps as his greief waned he would want to come less. Now, they had a life to live and things to do. Lurid had her baby, and Kichi would come to call her his mother. She would find ways to ensure the storm cloud boy forgot her in time. He was young enough.