Feeling rather dazed from the surprise and the shock of seeing his daughter laying there beside Parelia the grey took a couple moments before words could be spoken once more. Flicking his ears in the pegasus's direction his expression softened as the realization that his family was safe and sound spread through his mind. Letting his head fall to nuzzle Parelia's neck once more he sighed softly in relief. While he wished that he would have been able to be here to see the birth of his daughter he was glad that his mate was not alone through it all. Lifting his head to focus his eyes on Kaj he dipped his head in respectful gratitude. "Thank you for being here for Parelia. I regret not being here myself sooner but we had yet to receive confirmation on whether or not we were allowed to join your family. Miss Kahlua had met with us but not given a straight answer so we did not want to impose until we knew for sure."

Why did it feel like everytime he tried to do something right things always ended up going so wrong? First was when Ilios was born and Parelia had left their herd to go elsewhere and now he had missed his daughters birth. Maybe he was just a failure at being a father... The thought was painful but he could not shake that feeling. Lowering his head to Areli he tried to lick at her neck lovingly still in total disbelief. "Areli welcome to the world."

Kiara was only able to relax when she was sure that everything was alright with this situation. When peckerhead had swooped down in front of her she had stopped her advance to stare at him incredulously. Really did he think that he could stop her if she really wanted to do something? Sinking down in the grass when her grey arrived on scene she ceased her growling but kept her eye on the strange stallion still not completely sure of him. Why was he here anyway? Raising a paw in an attempt to swat Penna away playfully she finally gave up on the stallion for he had not done anything worrisome since she had been watching him.

Hearing the rustle of bushes once more the stallion turned his head to see Ilios had arrived. Wickering gently to him in greeting he took a step back so that he might be able to see his new sister. Watching him proudly as he advanced towards Areli and spoke he reached his muzzle forward to touch his nose to Ilio's side affectionately. So much time had been wasted and he did not want to waste another second with his son or his family. He just hoped that Ilios could find it within himself to forgive him for not being there as much as he wanted to for them. Once things settled he would have to make a point to talk to Ilios and make sure that he is alright. He wanted to get to know everything about his son and love him as he should be loved.




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