Skit 13: Parenthood

[protosshaze]

I got to see a baby once. It was very small, and they said I could be the godmother.

I heard that you have to be married first before you have a baby. Why is that? What happens if you aren't married first? Asbel isn't married... But then, I'm not a baby. Are there different rules if the child is older?

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[protosshaze]

Okay. I'll wait in the lobby.

[... and Action!]

[therealrisette]

Okay! We'll see you there!

[And Rise closes her journal before she can broadcast herself being even more frighteningly maternal over Shiori. Because she's definitely going to fuss over her a bit before taking her anywhere.

But all things considered, they actually show up at the lobby fairly quickly! Sophie would obviously recognize Rise walking in, and it wouldn't take much of a guess to surmise that the tiny toddler holding her hand is Shiori.

As soon as Rise points Sophie out, Shiori breaks away and rushes forward, smiling and waving. And Rise rushes to catch up with the little ball of energy...]

Hey~!

[She's sure she's supposed to be scolding Shiori for running away like that, but she's actually smiling - almost proudly. For some reason, it's a relief that Shiori isn't as shy as she was at her age...]

"Hi! Are you Sophie-neechan?"

[The tiny girl beams up at Sophie as Rise catches up behind her.]

[protosshaze]

[Sophie loves kids and is delighted to meet Rise's. She lights up in a smile, reaching out to take Shiori into her arms. She's strong enough to hoist the girl into the air]

Yes, I am. I'm happy to meet you, Shiori-chan.