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HoodedHuntress
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Xylo nodded at her comment, making a mental note of it, and responding “I’ll remember that.” Once Luna have no indication of wanting to say something else, he began explaining. He made it simple and fact-of-the-matter, he had to let them know in a serious manner. He made sure he had both of their attention, before stating simply “I’m pretty sure River’s pregnant. Just wanted you two to know, so it isn’t a surprise, and we’re both open to questions.”Persepolis nodded, smiling, "It's okay. I'm not very good at taking jokes. Especially about that." Persepolis listened to Luna speak, inwardly relieved that she didn't have any issue talking about what had happened. When Xylo asked if there was anything more, she responded simply, "Not that I can think of. What was it you wanted to tell us?"
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Luna’s expression turned into one of wonder. Children were one of the sole things that forced her out of her coldness, and she was elated, simply put. She remembered playing with the baby Aves back at the mansion, acting as a babysitter for so many of them. With a genuinely happy smile, she replied ecstatically “Congratulations! I’m so happy for you two.”