regency au } { of good news and continued practice

[impetere]

Cora: [when similar symptoms to before start creeping in, Cora immediately makes an appointment to see Deaton, and once he confirms it, she goes to tell her husband. This time she seems a bit brighter than she did the first time, having already been through it once before]

Stiles: [and he is off doing letters to kinsmen and other important business things, trying not to look like he is in desperate need of a nap]

Cora: [and Ben is with Laura and Amelia so she sneaks up behind him, placing her hands on his shoulders gently] Are you busy?

Stiles: [smiles and leans back into her] Nothing that can't wait a few minutes. Everything ok?

Cora: [she nods, before moving to sit next to him] I went to see Deaton today.

Stiles: [and he will turn to look at her more] Oh?

Cora: [she nods before there's a small smile] I'm pregnant.

Stiles: [it takes a second and he smiles] For real? You're certain?

Cora: [she nods] I've been feeling ill in the morning for weeks, and Deaton confirmed it.

Stiles: This is wonderful! [and he will lean in to kiss his wife]

Cora: [smiles as she kisses him back] I thought you'd be happy to hear that.

Stiles: I am very happy to hear this. Have you told your siblings yet?

Cora: [she shakes her head] You were my first stop.

Stiles: Good. We can share the news together when you are ready. [and he will kiss her again]

Cora: [kisses him back with a wide smile] I just wanted you to know.

Stiles: And I am so happy to know. Ben may not like the news, but I am very happy.

Cora: [she laughs] I don't think he's old enough to get it until the baby is actually here.

Stiles: I hope so.

Cora: But you are happy, yes?

Stiles: [and he is going to kiss her deeply to answer that]

Cora: [sinks into the kiss, because she does love those]

Stiles: [and he loves her so, so much]

Cora: [and she loves him too, but eventually she pulls back with a smile] Do you want a boy or girl?

Stiles: I have no preference, but I would be very happy to have one of each.

Cora: I suppose we'll have to see. Derek may have gotten all the luck for girls.

Stiles: His luck will change. But I think it would be lovely to watch a miniature version of you following you around the manor.

Cora: [she laughs] We will see.

Stiles: Ad if it's a boy, we can just keep trying. [grins]

Cora: [she laughs] I suppose we can.

Stiles: I am very fine with all of our efforts in trying.

Cora: As am I.

Stiles: In fact, though it would not be needed, I would not mind celebrating with some of our trying right now.

Cora: Oh really?

Stiles: For some reason, I feel that itis the only appropriate response.

Cora: Then who am I to disagree.

Stiles: [and he is going to need to go and make love to his wife so she knows just how much he cares for her]

Cora: [not that she ever doubted it, but she is more than happy to let him do so]