He didn't miss Novella's gentle cringe at all, he knew how she felt. It seemed like yesterday he was saying hello to their younger children for the vey first time. His amazement in all of his children never ceased, and he didn't think that there was anything anyone of them could do that would make him love them any less. Novella's words were much like her first reaction. He'd offer her an apologetic grin, he didn't really think it was possible either, but here they were. She'd think for a moment, no doubt her mind slipping to their soon to be two year old children as well. They were close to the age that they had been when they met. Their promotions would be added to those at the next meeting as well. He wouldn't hesitate to nod approvingly, though a yawn would interrupt at the end. "I think I'm about ready to go back and sleep." He didn't hesitate to tell her while he moved forward to nuzzle her lethargically.
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