Lost Twisted Pup

Thief | 21 | Omega | So Not Interested Closed for Vollmond rp group

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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Atticus nodded his head, though he’d try to find a way to pay for at least part of their celebratory treat. He had an actual income coming in now and he never wanted Luciel to feel he had to support him and the baby. “We’ll split it.” He took the Omega’s hand in his. “We’ll share. Just like we do everything else.” 

The doctor helped him up and gave him instructions to continue taking his pre-natal vitamins, call if he continued to have trouble keeping food down, and to make an appointment for the next month with the nurse up front. Once the Alpha was gone, Atti relaxed a little. It wasn’t that the man wasn’t kind, he was and professional and many other good things. It was just that he was always a bit tense when there was an Alpha around. The only two he’d ever managed not to feel that way around was Nate and his father. 

He dressed quickly and stood up, swaying a little from a head rush. “Oh, stood too quickly. I think some food would be a good idea. Maybe we can stop by the bookstore you’re helping at too. If we may. I don’t want to embarrass you or anything of the sort though so if you’d rather not I completely understand.” 

Luciel quickly rushed to steady Atticus, his hands moving to support him with a soft reassuring smile. “You need to move slowly, Lady, the little one is healthy so let’s make sure they stay that way.” He placed his hand gently over the other man’s belly and smiled. “And you small one, you need to behave more so your papa can get all the food he needs. You must be a hungry pup already.” He leaned up to press a small kiss to Atticus’ cheek before he lead him out to the reception desk so they could make another appointment. 

The Omega stayed close to Atticus, arms looped around him protectively as they moved. He gave a small growl as they passed by the previously judgmental Alpha from the waiting room and pressed a little closer to his companion as they left the office. 

“So...have you thought of the little one’s name yet?”

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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As the smaller Omega began to cry and curled in toward him, Atticus wrapped a protective arm around him and looked up at the doctor with a small smile. “I imagine you see quite a bit of this don’t you, Sir. You have a magical job, I think. To share these moments with…” He sniffled a bit and chuckled. “Well it’s amazing. Thank you so much.” He looked at the screen again. “Hello my dearest little one. We’re so happy to see you.” He looked up and sent a prayer off to Nate, hoping that he was there with them and sharing this moment. 

As the doctor cleaned the cold wet gel from his stomach and rearranged the paper gown, Atti leaned in to kiss the top of Luciel’s head. “You know, I feel as though I could eat and keep it down. Shall we celebrate with lunch at the Last Drop?” He cared so deeply for the young man in his arms; loved him even with his heart that was torn apart. 

Luciel twined himself around the other man, all his controtionist skills leaving him practically clinging to Atticus, but he was careful to stay out of the doctor’s way all the time. He tucked his face against the other Omega’s shoulder until he was sure he wasn’t crying anymore. He nuzzled in and smiled to himself, even as he was terrified that the way he was wrapped would get him grief. He was just happy to see that the little one was well and healthy. 

The brunette perked up as the other man asked about lunch and he slowly uncurled himself, carefully avoiding the doctor’s gaze, afraid of it being disappointed. “Of course Lady, I still have some cash left over from....well...I have it so I’ll happily treat you to anything you think you can eat.” 

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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He often felt badly that Luciel would go to so much trouble with their meals only to have him unable to eat them. But as guilty as that would sometimes make him feel, the comfort and love he felt with each of those meals fed his heart and soul if not his body. He squeezed Luci’s hand. “I love your smoothies. And don’t forget the hot cocoa.” 

The doctor was obviously a kind and patient man and Atticus was more than grateful for the smile he gave the other Omega. Luciel suffered from a feeling of inferiority, he thought, especially around other wolves like this doctor. But he needn’t. If anything he was better than a great majority of them. 

Once he was laying back down and the cool liquid was applied to his belly, Atticus went very quiet. He squeezed his eyes shut as the wand was moved around the rounded area. He just couldn’t look; didn’t want to know if something was wrong. But then his Tramp’s excited voice filled the room and along with the doctor’s warm laughter. His eyes sprang open and he looked over at the screen. It wasn’t so easy to distinguish, but soon he saw what Luciel did. “Is it… is it healthy?” “Very. Everything looks perfect. Hmm… let’s listen to that healthy heartbeat shall we?” The doctor tapped at one of the keys of the ultrasound keyboard and the room was filled with a thrumming whooshing sort of sound. “That’s your pup, Atticus.” 

Tears came then and he looked from the screen to Luciel. “It’s beautiful isn’t it? Look at the little hands Tramp. Look how beautiful.” He brought the smaller omega’s hand to the side of the bulge of his stomach and suddenly the pup jumped and moved on the screen. 

The sound of the heat beat thrumming strong and clear through the room, it practically moved the Omega to tears. Luciel had never thought that he’d grow attached to the small life that he had defended on that one cold day, but he’d fallen so deeply in love with the unborn pup and the wolf carrying him. He smiled and touched the little hand on the screen watching the little fingers as they moved. 

“Atticus...he’s so perfect...” 

Luciel’s tears spilt quietly and moved away from the screen to curl himself against the other, holding his Lady tightly and nuzzling into him with a buzzing purr. 

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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“Of course you’re more than just a thief… you’re funny and smart and kind and so so lovely. You had to…” He is cut off by Luci’s voice continuing who is in turn interrupted by the doctor. Atti continues to look at his fellow Omega for a long moment. ‘That’s why I...’ What had he meant to say. He tells himself not to forget to ask before turning his attention to the doctor. 

The exam continues without to much fuss, though Atticus’ cheeks flame red as the older wolf does an internal exam. No man has seen or touched him anywhere like this except Nate, however the doctor keeps things clinical and asks questions like does he want to know the sex of the baby, what does he do for a living, how he’s liking Vollmond. The man is compassionate and professional which finally sets Atticus at ease. The grip he keeps on Luciel’s hand might have something to do with it as well. 

“Everything seems to be progressing just fine Atticus. I’m a bit concerned with your weight gain… your lack of weight gain I should say, so I’ll send you home with some nutritional drinks. If the nausea doesn’t dial back soon we’ll talk about some other options, okay?” He nods and bites his lip. “But pup… it’s alright… I’m trying to eat and Luciel makes me very healthy meals. It’s just that I get sick and…” The shushed him with a gentle hand to the knee while looking up at the other Omega with a smile. “I’m sure you’ll be able to keep your friend’s food down very soon. Now let’s get to the good part and show you that healthy pup on the sonogram, eh?” 

Luciel stayed glued to the other Omega’s side through the entire exam, though during the internal exam he respectfully turned his head away from the goings on, a light flush dusting his own cheeks. He was glad as an Omega he’d never had to go to this kind of doctor, the idea of being touched down there so clinically...he shuddered and gripped Atticus’ hand a little tighter, rubbing his fingers over the other’s knuckles. 

Once the other man was sitting back up, Luciel’s hand found the other’s hair stroking the strands absent mindedly It was a habit now, to just casually touch and comfort the other man. He flushed at the doctor’s eyes on him, but the smile said there was no judgement in the older man’s eyes and it was a relief. “I’ve um...I’ve tried to cook mostly comfort foods, stuff my pack used to give to expecting but um...his morning sickness has been kind of rough. So a lot of tea and smoothies...” He coughed softly and went silent again, not wanting to betray how unintelligent he was in a book smart sense. 

As the doctor began the sonogram however, Luciel found himself drawn closer to the screen, watching the picture confusedly for a few moments before it came into view. His eyes went wide in awe, causing the doctor to chuckle. 

“Oh Atticus...I can see the small one!” 

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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The low growl seemed so out of place coming from the the smaller Omega. Atticus knew the sweet and tender side of Luciel so well now that they were living side by side. But he knew that there was the tough street wise side as well. It just wasn’t something he saw as much. Instead of being afraid though, he felt comforted and protected. He was about to venture another glance at the Alpha when his name was called out. 

Jumping a little, his eyes immediately sought out Luciel’s. His hand grasped the other Omega’s as he stood and followed the smiling nurse. They were brought into a small exam room, where the nurse quickly and efficiently took his vitals, writing them down on the chart.  “Just go ahead and get undressed and put on this gown, opening in the front. The doctor will be right in.”  Atticus thanked the nurse politely and took the flimsy paper thing. It was amazing how vulnerable one felt at a doctors office. He chuckled as he began to undress down to his boxers which were slung below his growing belly. “Is this what you imagined yourself doing with you came into town Tramp? Babysitting a wayward pregnant Omega?” As he sat down on the exam table he made sure there was room for Luciel to sit next to him. 

“I don’t mind babysitting a wayward pregnant Omega when it’s someone like you.” Luciel smiled and shifted over to the exam table, sitting down and touching the other’s bare belly with a kind of reverence. The brief run in with the Alpha made him uneasy, reminded him that what he was feeling for Atticus was consider wrong...so very wrong...but when he looked at the other man he wanted to reach out and kiss him, to sooth his worries away with his lips just as he’d seen his Beta parents do for years.

The brunette shook his head to clear the thoughts away and smiled. “Honestly, I don’t mind helping you Atticus...you...you treat me like more than a thief...you treat me like just a...a...like a person...” Luciel smiled gently and linked their hands. “That’s why I-” 

He stopped short as the exam room door opened and the doctor entered, his head ducking lightly in respect to the much more intelligent wolf. 

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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Atticus took a long deep breath as he nodded his head. If Luciel said it was so, it must be so. “I’m just being silly. Nerves, you know.” He paused and took in all of the other Omega’s behaviors. “Are you feeling nervous too Luciel? I’m sorry if I’ve put you in a position that is uncomfortable. I truly don’t want to put you out.” 

He leaned into the touch to his cheek as he took his other hand in his. His gaze focused on a large Alpha sitting across the room. The man was looking at them with undisguised disapproval. He pulled back and ducked his head, feeling like he should be embarrassed, but then a voice filled his head. ‘Don’t bow your head for anyone. Not even me.’ Nate had said those words to him on the day he’d come to ask Atti’s father for his hand. If Nate were here he’d give the nosy Alpha an earful, defending both Atticus and Luciel. He lifted his head and met the man’s stare head on before leaning his head onto Luciel’s shoulder. 

Luciel smiled and leaned in to touch his lips to Atticus’ forehead gently. “Just not used to the doctor’s and I do sincerely mean what I said. I do not think anything will be wrong.” He stroked a hand through Atticus’ hair and just held onto him as they waited. The other Omega ducking his head startled him and he was about to ask what was wrong when he saw the glare of the Alpha. 

The small Omega’s lips curled into a harsh snarl, eyes darkening slightly as his arm wound protectively around Atticus’ waist. He frowned and growled low in his throat in warning. He was vaguely aware he was acting like a possessive mate, but he had to protect the Omega at his side. 

He settled as Atticus’ head came back up, nuzzling him with a snort in the other’s direction.

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Little Hands ♡ Luciel & Atticus

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Atti was more than just a little nervous. He’d put off finding a doctor when he’d first gotten to Vollmond. It had only been a delay in care of just a few weeks, but now he was afraid he’d done something in that time to hurt his baby. He’d brought some papers from school to look through, but he couldn’t get his eyes too focus and his fingers kept getting numb causing him to drop them. After the third time this happened he sagged and sighed. 

“Luci. I’m scared.” They were in the waiting room of the obstatrician waiting on an appointment that was going to include a sonogram. The first sonogram. He didn’t know what he would have done if he didn’t have his Tramp here with him. “What if there’s something wrong?” 

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Luciel did not like the doctor’s office. He was packing back and forth, nervous and agitated, finger tips in his mouth so he could chew on his nails to try and ease the tention. The circus had rarely trusted anyone outside of their own to deal with medical issues, and he’d only ever seen a doctor once when Vin had been injured during a show. It gave the Omega even more dislike of the professionals. So many bad memories attached to their white coats and serious voices...

But the brunette was jarred from his own thoughts at the voice of his companion. Luciel quickly returned to Atticus’ side, covering the small bump of his belly with both hands gently. Thumbs traced lightly over the slight movement of the small pup. He leaned in to nuzzle the other Omega’s temple affectionately. “Your pup is strong, my Lady, all will be well.” He pulled back and lifted a hand to cup the other man’s cheek. “If by some great tragedy there is something I will be here and we will make it right.” 

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atticus-caissy:

Atticus took a long sip of his cocoa and then set it down.It made him glow with pride for his friend that he was discovering that he no longer had to steal. He felt warmed to the core that the young Omega was happy here in their modest little cottage. He lay down on the bed and pulled Luciel with him. “I like being with you too.” He leaned into the kiss and sighed contentedly. 

“We’d like that very much.” He closed his eyes and smiled. This was the happiest he had felt in weeks. 

Luciel smiled softly and settled into the other man’s side, leaning himself into the other man’s warmth with a happy purr. He grabbed the book and opened it to the first page, taking a deep breath as he settled himself into figure out the words. It was slow going but he very slowly picked his way through the sentences, voice shaky and stuttering though he never once gave up. 

The brunette read softly, one hand holding the book and the other rubbing Atticus’ belly as his voice went up and down slowly with the rhythm of his sentences. 

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The closeness and affection that Luciel gave him so freely was the glue that was holding him together; keeping him from falling apart at the seams. He melted into the touch, listening to the list of things they would be doing. “The flea market sounds really good.” He ducked his head though. “I feel as though I’m just taking up all of your time Tramp. You must have things you wish you could be doing other than taking care of a mateless Omega.” He realized that that could sound ungrateful and cringed. He leaned in and kissed Luci’s cheek. “But I’m ever so grateful that you do so much for me. I wish I could do as much for you.” 

“Of course. We’re a family.” 

Luciel seemed to deflate slightly as Atticus ducked his head and informred him he should be doing other things than taking care of him all the time, eyes flicking to the side for a moment before he laughed softly. “Um...no there really isn’t. I’m either with you or running around on the street and um...I very much prefer being around you than stealing things from people.” He was now a little more glad that he hadn’t confessed what he was feeling for the other. “I don’t know Lady...I’m just happy being around you.” He purred at the kiss to his cheek, leaning up to brush his lips against the other’s forehead gently. 

“Want me to try reading to the pup?” 

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atticus-caissy:

It was so comforting to hear the sounds of Luciel moving around the kitchen. Atticus was hit with a wave of gratitude so strong it nearly took his breath away. He could imagine being here all alone, could imagine the sheer loneliness and bleakness of it. There was no way he was strong enough for that. 

He’d obviously been day dreaming because it seemed just a moment before his Tramp was back and seeming to know exactly what to say. There was total trust in his heart that Luci would make sure the little one knew daddy’s love; would know all the love the world had to offer. 

He cradled his mug in his hands and took a careful sip. “Delicious. Oh goodness Luciel I could so easily get addicted to this.” He drank again chuckling as he got whipped cream on his nose. Once he wiped it off, he sipped again and then turned to the other Omega. “How is our week shaping up, my dear?” 

Luciel’s own mug of hot chocolate was forgotten as he remained curled up against Atticus, hand petting over the swell of the other Omega’s belly. He smiled gently and pressed another kiss there, practically beaming at the praise from the other man glad that his kitchen skills had improved enough to gain such high praise. He practically purred, and shifted up pressing a kiss to Atticus’ cheek. “You flatter me, but I’m glad you like it.” 

The brunette twined himself protectively around the other man and smiled. “Our week? Well we still need to find a good crib for the small one, but I thought we’d go to the flea market for that...and we need to get your office set up at the campus still, but I can do most of the heavy lifting there.” 

He paused and just enjoyed the quiet moment of being close. “Atticus...I....” I think I love you...

“I’m glad you gave me a home.” 

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atticus-caissy:

“Well, the truth is that our brains are the most ready to learn when we are young. Everything is much easier at that age. Learning to read now is a bit harder than it would have been then, but I have every confidence in you. You have what many others don’t. You have determination and strength. So many others would not have survived the life you’ve had to. Reading will be the proverbial piece of cake.” 

There was a contentment here in their little cottage in the wood that he hadn’t felt since before leaving Lubec; since before losing his family. That contentment carried some guilt, but when he was with Luciel he could push that away and just let in the happiness. He leaned into the kiss, smiling after his friend as he let the room. He wasn’t sure he deserved Luci; his Tramp, but that didn’t stop his gratitude and love for the other from filling him up. He closed the book and leaned back against the headboard, hand on his belly. “He will love you as much as your daddy would have, Dearest.” 

Luciel moved through the kitchen, assembling the things he needed for cocoa. That was one skill he hadn’t had before Atticus that he was slowly picking up, how to make his way around a kitchen. He normally would have used the microwave to heat the milk, but after he learned that doing so ended up with a gross skin on the milk he gave up that and learned to heat it in a sauce pan slowly. 

And no more chocolate powder, it was really a lot better when they used actual chocolate. He carefully melted the cocoa and thought about his life. He still was working on stealing the book that Vin required, in fact every day he was working closer to it in the book shop owned by the Hoffman Omega, but most of his day was spent taking care of Atticus. It was something that he took great joy in. 

The brunette returned with two steaming mugfulls topped with cream. He smiled as he heard the tale end of Atticus’ words. “Just because Daddy isn’t here doesn’t mean you won’t feel his love small pup.” He set the mugs down on the nightstand and crawled into the bed with his room mate, resting his ear on the small bump. “But I will love you so much, small one.” 

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atticus-caissy:

“I know it’s difficult, but I promise it will get easier. We’ll work on your sight words. I promise that they will be easier to learn than magic tricks.” 

He looked down to where Luciel’s hand on his belly. “I’ve been living with so much fear about what I would do without my mate to help me, but I don’t have that fear anymore.” The grief could be pushed to the back of his mind when he was with with Tramp. The other Omega was a balm to broken heart. 

“We’re a family.” That was as simple as he could put it. It was as simple as he needed. It was simply perfect. “Shall we make some hot chocolate and read to the pup.” 

“I don’t know, magic tricks were really really easy for me.” But Luciel was smiling as he snuggled down against the other man’s side, tucking his face against his shoulder and rubbing his hand over the other’s stomach gently. Since his pack separated he felt he hadn’t had a moment of peace, always running, stealing and trying to survive. Here with his Lady though he was content, he was happy. Some might laugh and saying he was becoming tame, but he didn’t care. This felt good, and right. 

“A family...” The Omega leaned down and pressed. He smiled softly and leaned down to press a kiss to the other’s belly. “Atticus...” He smiled softly. I love you...it bubbled in his head but after a moment he stood, brushing his lips against the other’s forehead. “You rest, I’ll make cocoa.” 

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“Yes! Exactly. It’s a bit of a tough word isn’t it. The F isn’t too back but then it’s got what we call a blend. See the S and the H. All alone S makes the ssss sound and all on it’s own the H makes the huh sound, but when they’are together they go shhhh.” He put his finger down on the page and underlined the word as he spoke, “Fff  shhhhh. Ffff shhhh.” There was the matter of the vowel of course, but for beginning readers it was good to just start with the consonants and blends and allow pictures to guide the rest. They were working on their vowel sounds with flash cards and games. Atticus was confident that Luciel would start to put all the pieces together. “Fish.”

He looked up and over at Luciel. “You’re going to be reading to this little one so soon.” He tried to always sound excited… was excited… about the arrival of the baby even though he was so full of fear and worry about how he was going to be as a mother. 

The sound an f makes and the sounds s and h make, plus the sound they make when squished all together. Already this seemed far more complicated than he was equipped for but the excited way that Atticus spoke to him about reading to the pup made him smile just a little bit. It would be hard, but he could do this for his Lady, even if it wasn’t going to be as easy as he first thought. 

Luciel reached out and touched Atticus’ belly and nodded. “I’ll become a good reader for the pup...so every night they’ll get a bed time story even if you have to stay late at the school.” 

The Omega wanted to give this small pup everything he never had when he was small, the time to learn, to be educated and poised like Atticus himself was. And if they picked up things like how to juggle and do magic tricks that would be nice too. 

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Atticus had just finished grading his first set of essays and was going to search out a cup of tea before bed, but his attention was drawn to the smaller room next to his own. He knocked lightly and then pushed the door gently open. Luciel was reading one of their new books, but his look said he wasn’t having the best luck. 

Coming to sit down next to his friend he smiled. “Want to read it together right now? They say they can hear our voices even in the womb.” He smiled and rubbed a circle on his belly. He still barely showed, but since the little creature had started to move it felt so much more real. “I know reading is hard… it truly is, but if you stick with it, you will be reading to the pup. I promise. Here shall we have a look together?” He pulled the book over so they could both see. “Okay, let’s start with this word.” He pointed to the letters FISH. “Remember it is good to let the pictures help you. Do you remember what this letter sounds like?” He pointed to the F as he leaned in close.

Luciel shifted over on his smaller bed, making room for the other wolf to sit down. He smiled gently and nodded just a little bit, passing the book over to Atticus’ hands willingly. It was a little embarrassing that the other man was able to read books just thicker and more complicated than him, but then Atticus had grown up in a place where reading was an important skill to learn. What good would it have done a contortionist in a freak show? He’d learned his performance skill, how to fix things in the tent, how to help break camp and set up camp, and basic cooking and prep skills to help with mess. Reading hadn’t been required of him. 

The brunettes soft eyes followed the other Omega’s finger as it slid along the page, pausing over the letter. It didn’t look quite so much like ancient Chinese with Atticus gently guiding him, and Luciel was fortunate to know most of his alphabet. “Oh that’s a Ffffffffffffffff sound.” He tapped the page next to Atticus’ finger and then glanced at the picture. It had the F sound and was pictured next to a fish so...

“Does it say Fish?” 

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Luciel was bent over a book on the bed of their knew cottage, eyes focused heavily  on the book balanced on his knees. His mouths tried to form around the words but everything just looked like ancient Chinese to him. He glanced up at the sound of his door opening, eyes flicking upward bashfully before looking back down. 

“I was...trying to figure out how to read this bedtime story...for the pup...” 

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Atticus was happy and warm just listening to Luciel chatter away about cooking and going to the grocery store. Once the door was locked they started the long walk back into town, but not even the chill in the air cooled him because he was warmed from the inside. 

It was then that he felt a small flutter inside of his him. He stopped short causing his Tramp to so as well. His brow furrowed, but he decided it most probably was just some indigestion or the like. Starting to walk again he stopped again when the flutter reappeared. “Luci… I think…” He took his friend’s hand and brought it in under the flap of his pea-coat and flattened the palm against his belly. When the tiniest little butterfly wing of a movement happened again he looked up into the other Omega’s eyes. “Did you feel that?” 

Luciel jerked to a stop as the other halted suddenly, turning to look at the other with his brow falling slightly in confusion before he realized what the other was asking. He blinked and then reached out as he was asked, settling both of his hands over the slight little bulge. The brunette winced slightly at how cold his hands must feel but he stayed resting there, concentrating on the feeling under his his hands. 

And that’s when he felt it...

It was a little flittering movement that made him gasp. He knelt down and pushed his nose against his torso. “Oh...little Lady pup, you’re so excited in there, aren’t you? Do you want to have soup too?” 

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The smile on Atticus’ face was genuine and went all the way deep into his soul. Having someone hold him close, care about him was a balm to his broken heart. 

“I agree something warm and satisfying. I wonder if there is anywhere in town to get a good clam chowder. Would be a nice reminder of home.” Reminders of home mostly came with pain and sorrow, but he thought that maybe with Luciel by his side, he could face it. “I’ve never really become a terribly talented gift, but I can make a nice clam chowder. Just think. We’ll be able to cook together here.” 

“Clam chowder...I don’t know of anywhere that sells it but um...maybe, maybe we can find a recipe so that I can try and make it for you. I’m not the best cook but I can follow instructions really well.” Luciel smiled softly and took Atticus’ hand, leading him from the house as one might have escorted a noble lady of old. He was all smiles and joy, buzzing about how they could go the grocery store and how he’d never actually been in the building. 

The Omega was not usually so talkative but he looked for all intensive purposes like someone that had been dead to life now coming back to the world of the living, freshly invigorated.