Mending and Building Make Growth

Deimos left the floor open for Ikigai to tell Manea their news, but in seemed that his mate intended to have him do the honors. He was proud and excited on his own, probably more excited than he had been about anything else in his life thus far, but knowing that Ikigai was just as happy made it all the more worthwhile. Since Ikigai seemed set on letting him being the one to tell his sister, he finally conceded with a chuckle and a little grin as he glanced down at Ikigai and then back up to Manea as she prompted him to go on. "Ikigai and I are expecting our first litter," he finally said after a moment of anticipation, a wider grin pulling at his lips. He peeked down at Ikigai with pride and affection before leaning his head down to press a kiss to her cheek. She was his pride and joy and he hoped that Manea got to see a glimpse of that in how they looked at one another. He knew all too well that he had a lot to make up for, but he no longer felt the need to prove himself to his sister. He had gotten everything that he had prayed for and more with this beautiful woman at his side and the pups she now carried. He brought his attention back up to Manea, adding, "Ikigai wanted to made sure you were the first to know, though I'm sure we'll need to at least send word to Venom as well–though maybe a visit to see her would be better."

"Deimos Medacium"