Immediately I heard a crash. I looked to the source and found that my father had dropped his glass, but it looked like he didn't care, he continued to stare at me in shock. I looked to the others and found similar results. Avina was turning red with joy and was squealing. Berry was smiling at me with genuine happiness, Hemi and Fanny looked dumbfounded, while, across from them Sevril and Darren disposed of the shenanigans and were shaking each others hands, roughly patting each other on the back next to a sputtering Joss. I moved my eyes toward the front of the table to catch a silent smiles on the lips of Gwen and Aleck, but there were two people who had very confusing reactions. My eyes rested upon Fenri and Syrini who were giving each other indecipherable looks. My confusion rose as the two spoke not a word but continued their nonverbal conversation, two which they seem to be asking the same question over and over. I looked over the table of chaos decided enough was enough for one day."

"That is it for announcements today, you can continue the rest of your morning routines, I'll see you later at supper for ending announcements."

I had barely spoken the last word before all the men made their way over to Kael, shaking his hand, and patting him on the back. I held back a laugh at how spooked Kael looked at all the attention he was getting. He didn't seem to know whether he should run, fight, or just allow it to happen. He still struggles with too many people touching him, even in the company of those he loves. As I was enjoying the sight I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned around to find Syrini.

"Thaila, may I speak with you?" She still had an indecipherable look in her eyes.

We went to the far end of the room to get away from all the noise. Syrini looked nervous and rigid, like she had done something wrong.

As soon as she turned towards me she quickly blurted out, "Please don't be mad at me, I didn't know! If I'd know, well, I don't know what I would have done."

"Syrini, I don't understand what you're talking about. Are you feeling okay? You look like you're about to pass out." I watch her shift uneasily under my sight.

"Please don't be mad at me…." She whispered quietly.

"What am I supposed to be mad at." I asked gently.

"Fenri and I are also expecting a child." She said, looking down at the floor and away from me.

I about burst with joy, but I knew I couldn't because of the others in the room.

My face broke into a grin. It all made sense. The uneasiness, the shared looks. I looked at her in glee, "Syrini! That's fantastic!" I cried quietly "I couldn't be happier for you or Fenri. However, I am a bit confused. Why do you think that I would be angry with you?"

"Well, with you and Kael expecting as well, I didn't want you to think we were trying to steal any attention from you." She said somberly

I laughed, "Syrini, that's crazy. You and Fenri are some of Kael and I's most trusted friends, I couldn't think of any other family we would rather have to share the experience with, or for our child to have to play with." I said, giving a reassuring smile. "In fact, let's go tell the others! I mean, as long as it's okay with you."

She looked shocked, "Are you sure? You just announced your own, don't you want to wait a few more days for a better time?"

I looked around the room. Everyone was here, and everyone was happy, I couldn't think of a better time. "I'm sure, I can't think of anyother way to tell them."

I took Syrini's arm and dragged her to the front of the room with me.

"Attention everyone!" I shouted.

All eyes went to me, waiting for me to say what I needed to say so they could get back to what it was that they were doing.

I smiled and continued when I had everyone's attention. "It has been brought to my attention that there is a need for a congratulations to others in this room." I paused, "Syrini and Fenri, congratulations on the baby that you will be having soon as well." I squeezed her hand in anticipation for the reaction, she squeezed back.

For one moment, you could have heard a pin drop as everyone just stared at the two of us in the front of the room. Both of us now carried heirs, and the future. But the moment after that I would like to call and uproar. Avina was doing a dance next to her seat, and Berry was giggling. Gwen and Aleck's grew bigger, but they stayed sat down. Darren was now giving Sevril a noogy as he continued to laugh. Josses spoon stayed frozen in front of his mouth, which was starting to drip oatmeal onto his shirt, but he didn't appear that he noticed or cared. My father just continued to stare at the two of us, mouthing something in my native tongue. Fanny and Hemi looked even more dumbfounded, and I just shook with laughter at the sight of it. Next to me Kael and Fenri were exchanging congratulations. Syrini gave me and uncertain smile but grew into a genuine one when she still found not a hint of anger in my face. I pulled her into a hug as we both laughed. This was turning out to be quite a day.