Robin sat cozily reading by the fire enjoying the light sound of Lucina's humming. He spared her a quick glance as she happily knitted away. Apparently, it was fast becoming a passion of hers which she had really taken to. She was currently on her fifth blanket laying partially finished over her swelling belly.
It had been almost seven month since their wedding, and life had finally settled down. Though, the increase in free time as of late may have had something to do with Robin's direct order that Lucina only be disturbed with important matters. She may have outranked him, but he still had significant tout with the clerical staff.
It was an odd thought that she technically outranked him because it did not feel like it. He had tried the proper etiquette of standing behind her in public and all that, but Lucina would have none of that much like her father before her with Sumia. Lucina insisted they were equals in marriage – partners – and that that was how the people would see them. In truth, the people ate up them being so in love, and Lucina was getting bolder with her public displays of affection. Not that he was complaining.
"What do you think?" She held up the half-finished blanket. It was an odd combination of light blue and green with a little white in there. It was oddly charming in a very Lucina-esque way. The first two had been basic blue and pink to cover her bases, but after that, she had started to run wild. It drove the handmaids crazy which Robin could not help but find somewhat amusing.
"Our child will be cozy and colorful for sure," He smiled causing her to give him a strange look, but she soon shrugged it off and went back to work. Robin continued to watch her with admiration though. She continued humming along happily with a smile on her face. He loved seeing her so happy.
He wanted to do something with her to make her even happier, but he was admittedly running out of ideas while they were confined to the castle due to her pregnancy. Well, he could technically leave whenever he wanted, but he could not stand that ever so slight tinge of disappointment that fell over her features when he left to do something. So he stayed. They had spent an inordinate amount of time together since her mobility had become impeded.
They had walked through the gardens several times, enjoyed many romantic meals, Lucina had even insisted on a joint bath. That was awkward despite being married. In any case, he was low on ideas.
In the end, he decided on old faithful: flowers. It was hard to mess up flowers, and Lucina was fairly easy to please with romantic gestures. So, one bouquet of daisies later – her favorite – he was back in her study with his hands behind his back. She was busy with some of the paperwork that made it through his blockade, but she gave him her full attention when he approached.
"What do you have there?" Lucina noted his hidden hands.
Robin chuckled a little pulling the flowers out, "I wanted to do something for you."
"Oh, Robin!" She took the bouquet and inhaled deeply, "You didn't have to do that."
"Oh, but I did. I practically live for that smile."
Lucina's smile widened as well as the blush on her cheeks, "I really don't deserve you."
"Well, we could go back and forth about how much we don't deserve each other, or we could go grab lunch. How's that sound?"
Lucina stood up with minor difficulty, "It sounds wonderful. I'm famished anyway." Robin chuckled at that. So far, her pregnancy had been fairly tame outside of some rather extensive morning sickness, but she had developed an appetite to rival Stahl's.
"Well then," He held out his arm which she looped her own through, "Let's go secure some provisions, milady."
A/N: A short little one. Hopefully I'll be back in force before too long. I also have an…interesting idea coming up for another story.