Bun in the Oven

Vai laughed at the obvious surprise that bloomed across Phoebe's face, and she nodded gentle confirmation. "Mm, I had just gotten married to my first husband. We proved a particularly fertile couple, apparenty." She shrugged her shoulders. "Though you're quite right - I remember barely anything from that birth. This will be all new again to me. But as you said, I'm at least more mentally prepared." She snorted as Phoebe asked her questions about the father, unable to help herself. "Oh yes, he's around. Though I'm not sure you'd trust him with a massage. He can be quite clumsy and heavyhanded. Though I've known him to have his gentle moments, so perhaps it won't be all bad. The stretches, though, would be quite useful." Watching curiously as she moved around and collected her herbs and teas and other potions, Vai nodded once more. "Thank you - I'll be sure to take the tonics as prescribed, and hopefully the nausea stays away. What would you like in exchange?" vervain I am always on your side