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cosy."
Gavril
Negrescu
    Projecting
calm in the direction of the human, Merida, was something I did
almost without thinking, as I took her hand. That touch told me
something of her history: loss of her parents in a car accident,
which left her with a fear of loud noise, as Owain had suspected.
Yet, she seemed willing to try to face those fears, which was more
than many would have done.
    "No need to go
all formal on me, Merida." I reassured her. "And certainly, no need
to call me Sir. It looks like we may have to postpone the snowball
fight, as the temperature is dropping outside, but there is food
aplenty that needs eating."
    I smiled. "Did
Owain mention that, if you wish, you are more than welcome to stay
the night. As you might guess, spare rooms are not a problem here.
That way, you can relax and enjoy yourself."
Angharad
Lloyd
    I was still
smiling softly after watching Aaleahya put the twins to bed as I
walked down the stairs. Then slowly my smile changed as I watched
Owain with the small female. I didn’t want to crowd her and waited
until Gavril has his formal meeting before moving forward.
    “ Hello, I’m Angharad. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” I held out
my hand in greeting and hoped she will feel comfortable. I’m
actually worried about Owain’s concern for her wellbeing as much as
her actual wellbeing. “Aaleahya should be down soon so would you
like something to drink in the meantime?”
Merida
Davinier
    "Thank you
Gavril, yes, he did mention it. Thank you for the offer, I might
accept it." Everyone here gave me some sort of calm I don't
understand.
    Watching the
female approach, she was so pretty, I kind of felt a bit out of
place, everyone looked so handsome and pretty. “I'm Merida nice to
meet you Angharad..." Wow that name is a tongue twister .... I
hoped I had pronounced it correctly.
    "Oh, I would
like just water, if it's not too much to ask. " I smiled to her and
looked at Owain who had been glued to my side, which reassured me
even more. Everyone had been so welcoming; I was starting to feel
glad I had agreed to come here.
Aaleahya
Negrescu
    I was putting
the finishing touches to my outfit: a necklace my love gave me when
I became pregnant with Ekaterina with matching earrings. They go
beautifully with my russet dress that I chose to wear to the party.
I entered the nursery and the twins are wide awake cooing and
giggling. They are growing so fast. “Well my little darlings are
you ready to meet your family?” I asked them as I went through
their clothes, selecting their outfits. The young females begged me
to hand over the outfits, wanting to help me. I sat in a chair as
they hurriedly dressed the twins, placing them in my arms so I
could hold them.
    Running my
finger against their soft cheeks I headed down to the hall. I
smiled as I saw Gavril; my Mate was checking to make sure
everything was in order. I noticed Alix and Bran and could sense
their happiness. Owain was with his date: a very pretty young human
female who seemed to be a little overwhelmed with all the noise.
Going over to her and Owain, I introduced myself and the twins to
her, hoping to put her at ease.
Angharad
Lloyd
    The young
greeted us so nicely when they entered and I tipped my head
slightly with a smile. "Good evening to you also." I walked to the
kitchen and winked at the little pup in the back of the line.
"Owain? I'll fetch her water, you stay and visit with your
guest."
    I pushed
through the kitchen door and heard a slight “oof” as I felt the
door hit someone. "Eira, get away from the door." I whispered low
so no one could hear and went inside to see two children giggling
in the corner. Eira followed me to the refrigerator with a rather
excited look. "Ah that female is a pretty one isn't she? So tiny
and delicate next to our Owain." I grinned at her as I poured the
filtered water into her glass. "Yes she is quite lovely Eira and
seems to be relaxed enough around us. You know how formidable we
can be at times." Eira