#ruby & ivy

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borrowing your parents' clothes Ivy!

"Mamae!" Ivy called from the bathroom. Ruby nearly kicked in the door.

"What is it sweetheart?" She asked, scanning her seventeen-year-old daughter for injuries.

"Mamae, I am perfectly fine. I just wanted to know if you had anything... better I could wear to the party tonight. This dress is... cute, but not what I was going for?"

Ivy was currently in a tank top dress that came to her mid calf with a cute flower pattern. Ruby could understand why her daughter wanted to wear something different to the Crow party.

"I think you look wonderful. But-" she held up her hand as Ivy opened her mouth to protest. "Let me see what I can find okay? Don't tell your papae."

Ivy's eyes lit up and she nodded. "He won't hear a word."

Ruby kissed her forehead and headed to her old closet. Staying in the Dellamorte villa had its advantages. Teia had managed to find her Crow era outfits and deliver them to Mara who had put them in her guest room. They didn't fit her pre-pregnancy body as well, but Ivy was almost the same size.

"Here, try this one," she smiled, bringing Ivy a pretty emerald green dress. It had one strap and was floor length with a mid thigh slit.

Ivy slipped into it, lighting up as it cascaded down her body.

"Well, aren't you gorgeous!" Ruby grinned, resting her chin on her daughter's shoulder. "Do you have your antidotes?"

"Of course," Ivy patted the hidden pocket in the dress. "And I won't drink anything without testing it."

"Good girl," Ruby kissed her cheek. "Feel free to leave at any time, your dad and I will be with Lucanis and Mara for the evening. If anyone is dumb, just let me know alright?"

"Of course, mamae. You can deal with them when I'm done," Ivy grinned.

"That's my girl. Have fun. Tell Misuin I say hi," Ruby winked. Ivy blushed and shooed her away, finishing her makeup.

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parents fussing over their adult chlidren Ruby fussing over pregnant Ivy

"Please tell me you aren't chasing halla."

"Mamae, I'm fine, staying in shape helps keep the baby healthy!" Ivy protested as her mother, Ruby, hugged her tight.

"I know, but there is a large difference between staying in shape and chasing deer through the woods! Come sit, your father is out hunting for dinner with Assan. Where is Misuin?"

"He had to go out on a contract. Should be his last one before this little rascal gets here," Ivy said with a smile, letting her mother guide her to the couch. A new pelt was draped across the back of the familiar furniture.

"Is this direwolf?" Ivy asked, running her hand through the fur.

"It is, do you like it? I can make it into a blanket for you. It's wonderfully warm. Dad caught it in the Anderfels," Ruby said, taking Ivy's shoes. "Do you want tea? Coffee? Hot chocolate? I can get you a snack?"

"Mamae," Ivy said, grabbing her mother's hand. "I'm just fine. Why don't you sit? I've missed talking to you."

"Of course, you're right," Ruby smiled. "It's just very exciting! I want everything to go smoothly for you."

Ivy knew she was thinking of Mara's pregnancy with the twins. Hell, Misuin was the same way, constantly hovering, ensuring she didn't exert herself too much. He'd done so much for the halla over the past few months, Ivy was beginning to worry they'd begin to prefer him.

"I know. But I'm doing everything the Emmrich told me to. I may be a bit more active, but at our last visit everything was in order," Ivy assured her.

"Alright," Ruby smiled again. "May I?" She gestured towards Ivy's feet. Ivy shrugged and Ruby maneuvered one into her lap, gently massaging her foot and ankles.

"Wait... that's actually amazing," Ivy smiled. "I didn't realize I needed that."

"I had swollen feet when I was pregnant with you. Besides, you're seven months pregnant, that's a lot of extra weight!"

Ivy chuckled, resting her hand on her stomach.

"Is everything good with you and Dad? Do you need more firewood?" She asked.

"Ivy De Riva, we are fine. Do not worry about us," Ruby replied. Ivy let out a soft sigh. Stubborn as ever, at least she knew where she got it from.

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#19 - having the baby wear matching clothes with the pet-bby Ivy and Assan

Ruby giggled as Assan glared at her, his ears flat against his head as Ruby placed the blue bonnet over his head.

"It's just a few minutes," she promised the grumpy griffon, tying the pink bonnet onto baby Ivy. He seemed slightly appeased at that, cooing softly as Ruby set Ivy up against his side. He flicked his tail, and Ivy giggled. Ruby mumbled to herself, setting up the magic... portrait thingy.

There's a flash of light and a few moments later there's a parchment with a colorful picture of Assan and Ivy together.

"Ha!" Ruby grinned. "Alright, I'll get that off you now, Assan."