14AmyChan: Okay, I realize they're getting smaller and smaller, but

Mikel: YOU HAVE WRITTEN A PROMPT DEDICATED TO ME AND MY WIFE!

Deliza: Dear, the baby needs a diaper change.

Mikel: *turns around and runs for baby* I'M COMING, _

Deliza: ? why did you block out our baby's name?

14AmyChan: so people get curious and actually go read the Archipelago webcomic to find out. XD

Deliza: clever

Prompt 8: Swimsuit

"Why not?" Mikel asked curiously from within the Royal swimming pool. It was one of his favorite places to be, if only for the reason he could still imagine his cousins taking laps in its vast depths. The pool had, after all, been constructed for their comfort.

Before they had left seven and a half years ago...

"I'm starting to show, and I just don't want to," Deliza said with a stubborn air. Her stomach was protruding only a touch, Mikel knew, and in his eyes, she looked even more beautiful than in the weeks previous. He swam up to the edge of the pool and gave her a longing stare.

"But the weather is warming up, and you know what the doctor said about the weather changes," Mikel reminded, a childish pout coming through in his voice.

"A bit of warm weather hardly constitutes as a chance at dehydration," the queen refuted, pouting slightly. Mikel got out of the water.

"The doctor also said the water would be good for you," he reminded her. This was, after all, one of the reasons he had secured an afternoon with his wife. The water exorcizes were supposed to help secure a safe delivery for her and for the baby, and Mikel would rather die than lose either of them in something that could have been prevented. He gently coaxed his wife out of her sitting place and nuzzled into her hair, silently pleading that she go along with the doctor's recommendations.

After a few moments, she sighed and left to change, knowing that getting into the water would help set her husband at ease. He had also—for her comfort—asked the guards to wait outside so she would not be embarrassed by her growing womb. The change on her body was difficult to deal with, but she would not wish it gone. After all, she was carrying a new life.

After a few moments she returned with a sky blue swimsuit with a feathery texture consisting of reds, oranges, browns, and greens. Somehow the entire outfit—though vibrant—did not clash on itself. Rather, it simply enhanced Deliza's beauty.

At least, it did in Mikel's opinion.

"Are you happy now?" she asked as she glided into the water, shivering a bit when her tail was submerged. Mikel followed suit with a lovesick grin and quickly embraced his wife.

"You're beautiful," he whispered in her ear, causing her to flush and smile despite herself.

"You're just happy I'm wearing the swimsuit you got me for my birthday," she answered, though she made no move from his arms. She was quite content where she was, thank-you-very-much. Mikel grinned at the accusation.

14AmyChan: Okay, take that as you will, I'm moving to prompt 9~!

Mikel: *holding baby and wife* There is no happier man than I!

Deliza: *smiles happily*

14AmyChan: Okay, so we're done with that love fest for now. Time to move to the next one~! *^_^*

Next—Vacation