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Post by Wolfie on May 6, 2009 22:39:55 GMT -5
A bright, sunny morning found Catori, Resaka, and Ronanr running around the Abbey, and trying to get last minute things together for their trip to the river that they were going to take. Juan and Kodi helped where they could, but mostly tried to stay out of the way of things and not get their tails stepped on again.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 6, 2009 22:51:43 GMT -5
Elthia had her paws full running after Juan and Kodi. She had told Kodi he could go on the trip but he had to take it easy. So far he was following the healer's orders but she still worried about how he might handle the trip to the river and back. Juan was another story. The little dibbun was into everything. She knew he only wanted to help and she tried to give him jobs to help him feel useful but he seemed to finish every task before she remembered what she was doing herself.
Laney's mind was only on Kida and the ceremony itself. She'd taken forever to choose a dress for the baby to wear and there was a certain song she wanted sung and there were lines for everybeast to say.
Kida seemed to be thrilled with all the attention and the buzz of activity going on around her. She had laughed for the first time the day before. And now she seemed to do nothing but laugh. They all thought it was adorable that she had the same lovely musical laugh as her mother.
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Post by Wolfie on May 6, 2009 22:59:05 GMT -5
Ronan decided to help his fiance' out by taking Kodi and Juan for a swim in the pond while Resaka finished organising things. Catori helped his family to pack things up, playing with his baby daughter while they worked.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 6, 2009 23:16:44 GMT -5
Laney whispered to her husband as if Kida could actually understand what she was saying, "Should we go ahead and give her the tailbraclet or do you think it would come off in the water? Maybe we should wait and give it to her after the ceremony." She was packing and had come across the little gift box wrapped with a pink bow.
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Post by Wolfie on May 6, 2009 23:20:37 GMT -5
Catori smiled. We should probably wait, just to be safe. He tickled Kida's tiny footpaw gently and chuckled as it twitched.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 7, 2009 14:15:47 GMT -5
"Are your parents all packed?" Laney asked distractedly as she went through the contents of her pack yet again to make sure she had everything.
"Yes dear, we're only waiting for you." Catori's mother poked her head into the room. "Are you ready?"
Laney smiled. She had been so obsessed she hadn't realized that she was the only one who wasn't finished. "I think I'm as ready as I'm going to be. I just want everything to be perfect for Kida."
"I know, Love. I was the same way before 'Tori's ceremony. I'm surprised we ever managed to get to the river to do it."
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2009 18:45:13 GMT -5
Catori and his father chuckled contently as they embraced their wives fondly, catori kissing Laney's cheek happily. Don't worry, Love. Everything'll be wonderful. You'll see.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 7, 2009 21:23:22 GMT -5
"You've really all just been waiting on me?" Laney smiled sheepishly at them all. "I guess we'd better get going then." She loaded the baby into the sling she had made to carry over her shoulders.
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2009 21:34:19 GMT -5
Catori helped get the sling on properly and helped settle their little baby into it comfortably, tucking a small blanket around her to keep her warm. There. All snug as a bug in a rug.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 7, 2009 22:42:54 GMT -5
"Thanks, 'Tori." Laney smiled lovingly at him. She was lost looking into his one good eye for a moment and remembered exactly why she had married this otter. Yes, they were definitely going to have to spend some time alone together after this was all over. But right now there were things to attend to and other creatures waiting for them. "Shall we," she swallowed back the emotion in her voice and gestured with one paw toward the door. Her other paw stayed firmly in place under the sling even though she knew it was secure.
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Post by Wolfie on May 7, 2009 22:47:41 GMT -5
Catori wrapped his right arm around her shoulders lovingly and tucked his left arm over hers under the sling. We shall, Love. He kissed her cheek as the family headed out to the courtyard to meet with everyone else who was attending the ceremony.
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Post by carabadgermum on May 13, 2009 11:39:03 GMT -5
Laney beamed as she looked around the courtyard at those who had gathered to join them on the journey to the river. They all carried packs of food and other supplies for the celebration and they were all doing this purely to honor her daughter. She sighed and a few happy/grateful tears came to her eyes. She squeezed Catori's paw. They really were blessed with amazing friends and family.
Elthia caught sight of the family of the moment and called out to the swimmers in the pond, "Ahoy! Boys, Skip, 's time to go!"
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Post by Wolfie on May 13, 2009 19:21:52 GMT -5
Ronan padded over to them, carrying the two young otters with Resaka following him. Everyone ready then?
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Post by carabadgermum on May 14, 2009 16:06:04 GMT -5
"Looks like it." Elthia tickled Juan and winked at Kodi. "We were just waiting on Laney."
"I'm sorry it took me so long," Laney apologized meekly.
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Post by Wolfie on May 14, 2009 17:42:04 GMT -5
Juan and Kodi giggled happily. Ronan smiled and hugged Laney in a friendly gesture. Don't worry about it, Laney. You were nervous. We all understand. Catori smiled and nodded in agreement.
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