Prompt: "gay penguins stealing eggs"

Note: This fill and prompt were based on a real story of a pair of gay penguins stealing eggs from another nest since they couldn't have their own. If you want the link to the article, please visit this chapter's version on AO3.

Pairings: Gen

Content Warnings: N/A


Chapter 32: Let's see Ed talk his way out of this one


"It's not like they were taking care of them!" the shorter penguin shouts between sobs as he clings to his husband's side.

The taller of the pair silently pleads with Edmund, his wounded heart in his gaze and it's all Edmund can do not pinch the bridge of his nose and sigh.

"Gentlemen," he begins as solemnly as he can because otherwise he might snap, "once again I have to remind you that those eggs are a result from this lady couple's nest and, once again mind you, they probably aren't going to hatch anyway."

That only causes tears from both sets of penguin spouses and Edmund resolves to see if maybe Susan can't help set up some sort of penguin mentoring program where the married couples can work out their parental urges by helping some needy chicks. If not, he's not sure what's going to break first-his sanity or his heart for the foolish, but sweet birds.