005. Flowers {Michael Wayland + Valentine Morgenstern}

"Celine seems to be in good health," Valentine remarked, strolling along the edge of Wayland Manor's acreage, stopping here and there to pluck a few blossoms. Michael smiled at the way Jocelyn still had his friend in her pocket, even after all these years.

"Yes," Michael agreed. He grinned. "Whatever that poultice is that Jo sent over, it's working wonders. Celine's been joking that it feels like the baby's got the strength of a full-grown man."

Valentine smiled behind his dark beard. "It sounds like they'll be good parabatai, then… Jocelyn's said the same."

Of course, that was a lie.