Next guest: baby baby baby! Yeah. I knew I wanted it to happen seemed like the right time.

Poodle warriors: you have no idea of the twists I have coming up. I have lots of chapters in my head but not all written. Wait till you meet Cally. She'll be showing up soon!

Katsnowstorm: for chapter 19, yeah female Loki was kinda creepy but in Funny way. For chapter 23 I thought that would be a nice gift. Lol

Chapter 41: Preparing

When Cephera had first found out about her pregnancy she had been confused. It wasn't that she wasn't happy or even so much worried. She just immediately thought of how to continue doing the things she wanted to finish.
She knew children meant time and energy focused mostly their way but she hoped she would find a way to still attend class. And with these thoughts she was now seeking out Queen Frigga.
Loki wasted no time informing them of her condition. She was still bed ridden when the queen had come with her face alight with joy and had hugged her. Their initial conversation had been more in the joys of children from her point of view.
Cephera had even gotten a vivid picture of how Loki was as a child. A few stories recounted by the queen made Cephera realize just how he got his title as god of mischief. The time spent speaking with her had been both fun and heart warming. The queen had so much love to give and such a large heart. It was the reason Cephera sought her out today.
She knocked on the queens chamber doors and was let in by a servant. The queen was sewing something in the vibrant colour of green. As she approached she realized it was an article of clothing made to fit a child. "Do you like it." She held it up. The embroidery was impeccable across the tiny tunic. Cephera couldn't help but smile.
"It's adorable." She replied. The queen bent down and picked up a violet dress with the same pattern etched in the skirt.
"I made two to cover both genders." Cephera enjoyed the queens well thought plan.
"My queen..."
"Please just Frigga." She inturrupted her. Cephera nodded.
"Frigga, I was wondering if I may request something of you." The queen gestured for her to sit. She did so without complaint. The discussion would take some time anyway. "I have been preparing, in my mind, ways to still attend classes after the child is born. I was wondering if you would like to care for the child while I am unable. I understand I could get a wet nurse but I'd much rather myself and other family members have hands on were my child is concerned. It's what I am used to seeing."
Her request was different. She had done her research and normally a wet nurse would be used until the child was at least three. The queen had used the nurses herself with Thor and Loki.
She could see the queen pondering her request. "I am aware that mothers of other realms take great pride in raising and taking care of their children on their own from early ages. I had not taken the chance myself but I have little to do with my time nowadays. I think it would be nice to have the child grow up this way. Something different for changing times." Her smile never changed while she spoke. "I would be honoured to spend so much time with my grandchild."
Cephera let out a sigh of relief. "When the time comes to tell my teacher I plan to ask that I may be excused from class to feed the child myself. I would like to breast feed."
"A fine idea, however, I strongly recommend you allow us to bring in a private teacher that can allow you to learn at a good pace and still have time to attend to your child yourself. As both things seem important to you I think it's time to make the change." Cephera pondered it. She had thought of it already. She had faced the fact that nothing was going to be the same now but was still hesitant to leave her old life behind.
She felt much like she had when she first got carted off to Asgard and had to leave her carefree life on Mechanova. "Yes. Perhaps you're right." Cephera played with the edge of her dress. "But I suggest they be female. Loki won't like a male instructor." Frigga chuckled.
"No I suspect he would not. I would suggest Loki do it himself but he has told me that you would rather it not be him. Conflict of interest I believe he said."
"Yes. I've seen him with my friend. I'd rather not have to deal with that side of him everyday. I just might hang him." This made the queen laugh again. As his mother she knew what side of him she meant.
"I'll send for someone to prepare for next year. I think it will be safe for you to attend classes here until the child comes." And with that she thanked the queen and their conversation ended and Cephera excused herself. She still needed to talk to Kat.

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She found Kat snuggled with her boyfriend in the gardens. When Kat seen her she jumped to her feet and embraced her. It had only been a week since the news and so no bump had shown through yet but Kat still enjoyed feeling her belly for any signs of life.
"Kat not in public remember. I haven't told everyone yet" She reminded her rolling her eyes. Kat jumped back.
"Sorry." She said. She took Cephera's hand and led her to sit on the bench. She shoo'd her boyfriend off to do other things so they could chat. "I know that look. What's up?"
"I was talking to Seraphina. Loki helped me perform some magic for instant chat. She was happy for me and my father was ecstatic but Seraphina isn't a bag of sentimental feelings. There are things she just won't take part in." Kat waited patiently for the bottom line. "The males are not allowed in the birthing room here in Asgard. I was hoping you'd join me there." Cephera was nervous. Seraphina had replied with an 'eww.' Which hadn't surprised her.
And aside from her sister Kat was the only other person she felt comfortable enough to ask. As close as she had become to the queen it just still felt too awkward.
Kat squealed causing Cephera to cover her ears with wide eyes. Her blond friend attached herself around Cephera's neck. "I wouldn't miss it for anything!" She told her.