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It took a couple to a few minutes for them to arrive at a modest home with its lights off. It was nearing eleven-o-clock at night. He helped Sophia out with a groan from her before he turned and began frantically knocking on the wooden door. He didn't stop until sound sang within along with the sound of movement and grumbling. "I'm coming!" the male voice grumped from being woken up so late at night. Lights began to turn on, locks came undone and the door opened to reveal a moderately in height elf eared man with small stone scales along his jawline. "Can I help you?" he snapped roughly.154Please respect copyright.PENANAK9p3JFpnoH
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"It's nice to see you too but that can wait." He gently moved and had Sophia come forwards. "She's in labor and we need a doctor. Since you're the best I know I thought you could help."154Please respect copyright.PENANACW10cmi6hj
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The doctor took a look at Sophia then nodded as he took her hands and lead her inside with Nate following behind. "You better be glad I have two offices." He pointed out as he lead Sophia into another room that was curtained off.154Please respect copyright.PENANAyaHcCYVbL1
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"You have no idea how grateful I am for this Miles."154Please respect copyright.PENANAYZ8NTF69MO
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Miles grunted at Nate as he left the room to go into the wash room to get ready. "How are you paying?" he called out as he changed and got cleaned up. He hit a button with his foot which silently alerted his head nurse who lived next door connected to his place.154Please respect copyright.PENANAkgrMAqiC0R
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"I'll use coins tonight. I don't have my card on me."154Please respect copyright.PENANAi50Gq4MekF
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"Good," he came out and pointed to the room for the woman who entered via the swinging door. She nodded and went to get started with being prepared with Sophia. Miles began to head that way to but stopped just outside the curtain. "Stay put so we don't have to pick you off the floor again." Nate nodded and Miles vanished behind the curtain after the nurse held it back for him. Nate walked over and sat on the sofa while putting his face into his hands. He slid his hands back so his fingers slipped into his hair as he leaned back into the sofa, leaving his hands to rest for some moments atop his head and closed his eyes.154Please respect copyright.PENANAttINDb1Wwb
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Now...how should I go about the next step? I'm sure he'd leave it blank or have another make a certificate out in Flora for us. That would help protect them both for the future, at least... he opened his eyes to gaze at the ceiling. For a time.154Please respect copyright.PENANA9WrJ1HHbNH
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A few hours passed by slowly and it was the sound of an infant crying that woke Nate in the early morning hours from his slumber. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes as he groaned then stretched before releasing a heavy breath while letting his arms fall. He stood and moved towards the curtained off area as Miles came out. "Well?"154Please respect copyright.PENANADdRpUU41gC
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Miles looked to him and smiled. "Both are doing fine and you have a healthy baby girl." He began to get his messy outfit and gloves off while walking away to the wash room. "I will prepare the certificate once you both have decided on a name."154Please respect copyright.PENANAjZM3SqxNdI
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"Hey, about the certificate..." Nate approached the doorway of the washroom. "Can you have someone in Flora prepare it for us when we arrive?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAVUu7czMEoS
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"Why? I've never messed up any paperwork yet."154Please respect copyright.PENANALIVQAUuG05
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"Well..." he sighed and continued with a softer voice. "I have my reasons for not wanting there to be record of Sophia birthing our child on Natta."154Please respect copyright.PENANAakKln4lyhH
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Miles finished up and turned to face Nate and took in his concerned face. "...I don't blame you but I'm wondering how much of this is sense and how much of it is that alcohol you smell of."154Please respect copyright.PENANA3nWQsKpkhH
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"It's not the whiskey, trust me. I don't want the Emperor knowing my wife had our child here." Softly he crossed his arms so the opposing hand held onto his upper arms. "You know how he is towards humans so just imagine him towards a half demon."154Please respect copyright.PENANAcmArgQyt9V
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There was silence but eventually Miles relinquished. "Alright, I'll call a friend and tell him when you'll be on your way. You can discuss with him about the information you want on it." He shook his head with his eyes closed before reopening them. "But if anyone comes knocking then I'm not taking any fall for you, got it?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAzGh0oIn5ev
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"I know, thank you." He looked towards the curtain. "Is it okay if I go back and see her?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAd1tCakoMSS
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"Yes, you may and Sophia will be fine to travel after a bit of rest."154Please respect copyright.PENANArtJVNYPYZv
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Nate made his way behind the curtain and smiled when he laid eyes on Sophia holding their new daughter all wrapped up in a cute pink blanket. Quietly he approached and sat on the edge of the bed. "She's beautiful." He whispered kindly as Sophia nodded.154Please respect copyright.PENANAaY4T31gxDf
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"Isn't she?" she turned her head towards him. "What should we call her?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAN3vHydzNWV
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"Hmm..." he stared at the infant with thought over possible names as the baby slept peacefully. "What about Tina?"154Please respect copyright.PENANA7iZ3ZV611p
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Sophia scrunched up her nose as she shook her head. "No, I've heard that name too many times. Um, what about Beth?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAWAdLumyALq
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Nate shook his head. "Nah, doesn't feel right for her." He pondered over other names as the baby yawned wide with an adorable sound. She opened her wide big eyes to stare at Nate with confusion before looking to Sophia, then looked around the room curiously. "What about Alura?" he suggested after meeting her brown-blue eyes for that brief moment.154Please respect copyright.PENANAruYx4HzVfT
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"Alura..." Sophia repeated softly as she took it in. She nodded after giving it some thought. "I think that's a beautiful name. How about Nyht for her middle name?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAuTJdRXGHxK
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"I think that fits and is lovely. So her name is Alura Nyht Syta."154Please respect copyright.PENANA5pyHbTFaTW
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"Alura Nyht Syta it is then." Sophia finalized as she leaned against Nate's chest. "I love you but I would have liked some support."154Please respect copyright.PENANA3De5JWYcvN
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Nate lightly gulped. "You see, I get queasy when it comes to blood due to military past things and stuff."154Please respect copyright.PENANAZT1Pl1aPcC
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"Alright but I'm not fully buying that. You just didn't want to put up with me possibly squeezing the life out of your hand."154Please respect copyright.PENANA6z41lLbCvE
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"Maybe~" he grinned and kissed her lips. "Just be happy it wasn't more. Imagine what pain there had been if there were two." He chuckled.154Please respect copyright.PENANA9LiHGyPYWF
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Sophia slightly glared at him at that joke then slowly smirked. "Oh yes, it would have been horrible. I would have had to make sure to have a sage with us so you could experience it with me." She giggled, "just for...bonding purposes...to make our family stronger~" she had a cute devious look on her face.154Please respect copyright.PENANAqVCASlSiJE
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Nate gulped and shifted uncomfortably. "Um on second thought, I take back that joke." Sophia giggled at this and lifted Alura up to him. Gently he took her and cradled her close. "Hey there sweetie. You're so beautiful like your mother." Alura stared at him with fascination before wiggling her arms free and reaching up while flexing her fingers in a grabbing motion. He brought his face down and let her feel it as well as his hair. He jumped a little as one of her little hands took hold of his hair and gave it a strong yank. Alura giggled happily and began to clap after letting him raise his head back above her, rubbing the side of his head while Sophia took Alura back into her arms. "Ow, she's got a strong grip for a little thing."154Please respect copyright.PENANA92Jz1rsgGn
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"Maybe that will teach you to watch the jokes." Sophia teased as she tickled Alura under the chin, causing the little girl to burst into laugher. "The nurse said we can go once I've rested up enough." Nate nodded and leaned over so his head softly rested on hers. "Will we take an airship back or are you going to give us a direct flight?"154Please respect copyright.PENANAbmWCnr7eiU
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Nate was quiet as he pondered these options over. "We will use an airship that way she doesn't get chilled by the rushing wind during flight." Sophia nodded and played with Alura using her fingers, lightly laughing as the little girl grabbed and examined her longer extensions.154Please respect copyright.PENANAsU1rJrCsCo
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An hour and a half to nearly two hours later, they were released. It was just barely dawn as they stepped out. Sophia was dressed in comfortable pants, sweater, and comfortable shoes. Nate carried the bag which carried her evening wear. They were surprised to find their escort had waited on them but was glad. "To the western airship docks." Nate requested and the driver complied, making his way to the city limits and out. At the docks the new family stepped out, paid him with a 'thank you' and went to see if any ships were running. They had gotten lucky, as Nate was hoping they could ride without a bunch of others on board, and after paying the captain, they boarded. Within minutes the airship took off and made its way towards the floating island named Flora.154Please respect copyright.PENANAaVrD2qlgSj