Re: The Seeds of Growth

[Benedict Marsten]

Gillian smiles pleased.

Ellie pauses mid-chew. Her bread filled mouth curving into a stuffed cheek smile. "
By the Seven! You guys wasted no time. This is magnificent."
She squeals briefly as she kicks back her chair and runs to embrace Corrine.

"
Thank goodness. I thought perhaps you had been sampling all the pies with Pudgy."
She laughs playfully.

[Lady Corrine Marsten]

Corrine laughs heartily, returning Ellie's hug;


"
Ever the diplomat, Ellie! But yes, in about 5 months, you will have a nephew or niece."


She strokes Ellie's hair fondly;


"
I'm glad you are happy about this news."


Then, a wicked smile curls at the corners of her mouth;


"
And, as for Pudgey, he only has pies for you!"


At that, she descends into hopeless giggling at her silly joke.

[Benedict Marsten]

She nuzzles into Corrine and whispers. "
I am so very happy."


Upon hearing her jest Ellie pulls back and rolls her eyes. She is unable to control her laughter though.

[Lady Corrine Marsten]

"
Sorry, Ellie. I couldn't resist,"
Corrine laughs, releasing her good-sister with an affectionate pat on the arms.

"
He will be delighted you are back though, really. It's been too quiet without you. I'm sure the three of you will have fun here too,"
she adds, smiling at Gillian."

[Benedict Marsten]

She can not help but smile girlishly at the thought of Pudgy missing her, but quickly shrugs it off. She clings onto Ben as she passes him. Resting her head on his shoulder.

"
Have we thought of any names?"
She says with a cheshire grin.

[Lady Corrine Marsten]

"
Yes, though not settled on anything yet,"
Corrine replies, tactfully, electing to omit that choosing a name so soon could be presumptuous in a number of ways.

Let's not scare her. She's so happy right now.

"
It's surprisingly tricky. We might have to meet it first. I'm willing to discuss suggestions. I think narrowing it down will be the most difficilt part, for me."

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