[Thread; Open] Baby Visiting!

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Characters: Rasler and Ashe, open to well-wishers!
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Almost a week after the birth, the royal couple are ready for visitors to see them and coo over their baby boy :3
Location: Alexandria
Date: January, 1804
Warnings: n/a, please!

It was a crisp winter morning in Alexandria, the peace within that particular bedroom at the inn being a microcosm of the state of the little country itself, now the fiends attacked no longer. Ashe, still very sore and recovering from the strain of childbirth, sat atop the bed as comfortably as possible against stacked pillows. Within her arms, she cradled a tiny bundle - hers and Rasler's newborn son, Shain; next in the Dynast-King's royal line. The Dalmascan princess watched her baby with maternal admiration and a little amazement as he lay peacefully, quiet save for soft, endearing sounds of contentment. In all honesty, Ashe was still in partial disbelief that the infant was truly theirs; to nurture and raise, entirely innocent and dependent on their care. Somehow, it felt surreal, wondrous and dream-like, exactly how she felt those months ago upon reuniting with Rasler after two years of mourning.

"He has your nose," Ashe spoke quietly to her husband, smiling at the blatant likeness between father and son. Whether Rasler would be granted his wish and the baby would have inherited Ashe's eyes... such would remain unknown for some weeks yet. Unexpectedly, their musings over the new heir were disturbed by a sudden knock at the door.

"...You may come in," announced the princess, quietly still, not wanting to disturb their son's slumber.

 

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Catching sight of the sky pirate partnership as they entered, Ashe's smile grew. "No intrusion at all," she assured from the bed's comfort, nodding to Fran in gratitude. Such compliments were becoming so regular and yet the princess relished them all, for she herself was still in wonder over the newborn prince.

She looked well? Ashe was surprised by Balthier's remark, almost dismissing it as customary politeness, yet she didn't miss the sincerity there in his Archadian tone. "Thank you."

"I assume the flight here was long - we are both glad to see you again," she noted quietly, a look to Rasler, then. "You wish to see our child, yes? Then come closer." An invitation to proven allies, friends.

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A smile passed his lips and, giving a polite nod to the father of the child, and plotting to take the man away later for a drink (perhaps as congratulations, perhaps to calm some of those undoubtedly nervous feelings), Balthier moved towards the bed, taking caution as he seated himself beside Ashe, resting one hand upon the bed before his gaze fell on that child.

He was truly adorable. A work of art in Hume form.

"He is darling, Princess. Certainly his father's son, but there are definitely hints of you there," he murmured, giving the young woman a fond look. She really was still so very young herself, it was a little worrying at times to see her growning up so fast but she was a dear friend and he was content in seeing her happy.

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At Ashe's invitation and Balthier's movement, Fran crossed over to the bed as well, standing ever faithful beside Balthier, rather than sitting, resting her hand upon the man's shoulder. Not that seeing the tiny bundle of life was awakening maternal emotions within in - because that wasn't the case - well, she wouldn't admit it anyway.

She rested her chin upon Balthier's head, comfortable in letting down her guard around the princess and her husband, and able to relax just that little more than normal. "He shall grow up to be quite the heart-breaker."