i want adventure in the great wide somewhere

Ava barely wasted any time at all once she’d been discharged from the hospital in being able to go see Rosa. Hearing her cousin was awake was the biggest relief she’d ever felt and after making sure Sin had everything in the car she made a pitstop to her Rosaline’s room, knocking on the doorframe and leaning inside. “Hey.” She greeted softly when she got Rosa’s attention, her smile growing, “I have someone here who’s been waiting to meet you..”

“Considering you’ve just brought a new life into the world? I think yes. I do have to.. Besides every Mother I’ve spoken to at baby showers swears by the above items cause you’re in for a bit of bumpy ride with your lady cave” Posey teases gently before climbing up on the bed, a brush being pulled from her purse and starting to brush at the ends of Ava’s hair, working her way up slowly and gently easing out the tangles. 

“…I think he signed up for that, though I haven’t seen him in a sling yet, so I think you’re out of the woods..” She pauses, peering over at the still sleeping baby. “…Just so you know, when she wakes up. I’m having the first of many cuddles… I still can’t believe you’re a Mom”, her head shakes in disbelief knowing that she couldn’t even fathom being a parent at their age, continuing to brush Ava’s hair, working diligently on a small tangle. “…So since you gave birth on your anniversary, how are you going to top it next year? Twins?”

Ava just shook her head and smiled at her cousin, easily giving in, “Okay, okay. Thanks, Pose.” she snorted at the ‘lady cave’ comment though, wrinkling her nose up, “I’d rather not think about all that right now after the trauma it’s already been through.” She teased. She settled into Posey’s side as the other girl took a brush out and let herself be taken care of, a little smile on her face all the while.

Her eyes had closed at some point, but as Posey spoke again she blinked them open, her smile still there, “Trust me, I know. It’s hard to believe she’s here. She’s been inside me so long....I kind of miss her. But she’s right there? I dunno...the nurses said it’s normal to feel like that.” she mused softly, rubbing her hand over her stomach, not nearly as large as it’s been for months now. She closed her eyes again as she laughed, shaking her head, “No. No more babies for a while. Let someone else in the family do that next.” she told her before giving her a little nudge, “So how was the Gala? Any gossip I should be in the know of?”

 At Ava’s quiet greeting, Posey lets herself into the room. One arm cradling a large diaper cake, the other an ‘after birth’ kit for Ava one that she’d consulted more than a few customers about during some baby showers, as well as a small bunch of flowers to join the others already in the room, pressing a kiss against Ava’s temple as she greets her with a quiet, but cheery “…So how are you hanging Mama?” before looking down at Natalia, her cheeks almost hurting with how much she’s smiling, a well of protectiveness already flowing over. “…Holy shit. She’s gorgeous. I don’t think you guys could have gotten her anymore perfect if you tried” before cooing at the sleeping baby. 

“…Hi Pretty Angel. I’m your Auntie Posey, and I’m gonna be the coolest Aunt and sneak you candy when your Mama isn’t looking and take you to get your nails done. How’s that sound?” before grinning over at Ava, a hand coming up to brush at a tangled section of hair. “…Want me to brush and braid your hair away from your face while you tell me all about the horrors of labour and how every second was completely worth it?”

Ava glanced up and immediately her eyes widened and a grin overtook her face as she saw the things gathered up in her cousin’s arms. “Oh Pose, you didn’t have to...” she closed her eyes as she felt the kiss, smiling still as they pulled apart. “I’m good. Great..” She let out a happy little sigh, “Wonderful.” She slowly pulled herself up more into a sitting position, her expression softening as she watched Posey looking at her daughter. “She’s perfect..”

She let out a little laugh as Posey spoke to the little girl and she grinned, “Nails yes. Candy? ..We’ll talk.” She teased. She leaned again into the little touches, a little pink coloring her cheeks because she knew she looked a bit of a mess but she really didn’t care right now, but at the offer her smile grew again and she nodded, managing to shuffle over a little bit to give Posey room on her bed, “Pretty sure I almost fractured Sin’s hand with how hard I squeezed it, so...”

{{inside reads:Welcome baby Natalia.  Sending you time to rest , settle in,and bond as your new little family without being overwhelmed with another group of visitors.  Let us know when you’re up for it and we’ll gladly stop by to visit. Love Mia and Pan  PS I wrote the baby her own story and called in a favor to have it lightly illustrated.  It is currently being illustrated and printed.  It should be done by the end of the month.}}

She had just been starting to doze when she heard a knock on the door and she looked over before down to the sleeping baby in the little bassinet beside her, a smile immediately forming on her face. “Come in.”

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Ever since Rosaline ended up on her front porch, crying and shaking and broken, Ava had felt more protective of the other girl than ever before in her life. And that was saying something. Rosa may have been older, but Ava had very much always taken on the big sister role, always making sure the other girl was okay and taken care of and safe. And maybe it was a bit ridiculous given her due date was days away and she knew that Rosa and Tru were already slowly rebuilding their relationship, but still, she couldn’t rest until she spoke with Tru as well and made sure they were on the same page.

She got to the cafe a bit earlier than their arranged time, letting her snag a table by the window and she was just stirring her tea when the door chimed and she looked over, a tiny little smile on her lips as she pulled herself up, “Miss Tru, over here.”