Orion sat on the edge of his bed, overwhelmed by the healer's news. The weight of the pregnancy announcement pressed heavily on him, making it difficult to process everything that had happened recently.
Tears streamed down his face as he moved to the chair where Abraxas had been sitting. He sank into Abraxas's arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Abraxas, recognizing the depth of Orion's distress, embraced him tightly, offering comfort in the midst of the turmoil.
"It's okay," Abraxas murmured gently, his voice full of empathy. "I'm here with you."
Orion clung to Abraxas, his sobs shaking his entire body. "I don't know what to do, Abraxas. This is all too much."
Abraxas held Orion close, his own emotions deeply stirred by the situation. After a moment, he pulled back slightly to look at Orion's tear-streaked face, his expression one of concern.
"Orion," Abraxas said softly, "could the baby be mine? I'm the last person you were with before all this happened."
Orion looked at Abraxas, his eyes filled with confusion and sorrow. "I… I hadn't thought about it like that. I've been so focused on just getting through everything."
Abraxas's face showed a mix of concern and regret. "I didn't mean to add to your pain. Given the timing, we need to consider this possibility. It could change things."
Orion nodded, his voice shaky. "I understand. I just don't know how to handle this on top of everything else."
Abraxas took a deep breath, trying to manage his own feelings. "No matter what the situation is, I want to be here for you. We'll face this together. You're not alone."
Orion wiped his tears, taking a moment to regain his composure. "Thank you, Abraxas. Your support means everything to me."
Abraxas gently cupped Orion's face in his hands, his gaze filled with reassurance. "We'll get through this, one step at a time. We'll face whatever comes next together."
As they sat quietly in the room, the weight of the day's revelations remained heavy. Yet, Abraxas's steadfast support provided a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty. The road ahead was daunting, but their bond offered a foundation of strength and compassion to navigate through the challenges.