[i]Ophelia's gaze has rested on Morthos once Roxas excused himself, and since Jax already knew, he was the only one she was watching for a reaction. For some reason, Ophelia had pictured their responses to be different, and she listened as Morthos spoke after seeming to choke. 

[color=ed1c24]"Um, congratulations?"[/color] he started off by saying. Ophelia's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her face shifting from feeling disappointed, to angry at his next sentence. [color=ed1c24]"Ophelia could you go grab Roxas so we can go over battle plans? Also so I don't have to do introductions twice?"[/color] 

[color=6ecff6]"Whatever you say, your majesty..."[/color] Ophelia muttered and stood up abruptly. The chair she sat in got thrown back slightly with her strength and she disappeared from the room in a blur of movement. The moment she was outside the door, she growled and searched around for Roxas. His reaction made her angry too, but it was more understandable. She found him easily simply by his scent. He was only in the next room, but either way. She sighed slightly and approached him, her movements slow.[/i] 

Roxas made his way through the hall and found an open window. He knew it was rude to leave like that but, he really didn’t want the others eyes on him. It was a shock to him that this happened. Not that he had never thought of having a kid with Ophelia but, he never thought it would be this soon. Would he be a good enough father? Could he even be one? There was so much going through his head at the moment. Maybe the others had a better reaction then he did. Thinking about it he was starting to feel guilty for what he did. Right as he was about to walk back into the other room though, Ophelia was standing right next to him. Almost gave him a bit of scare. “[color=0072bc]Ophelia..”[/color] He paused. [color=0072bc]“I’m sorry.”[/color] Was all he was able to get out at the moment, his head hanging low.

[i]Ophelia shifted slightly so there was a little bit of space between them. His scent was overwhelming and she wanted to speak to him quickly before they needed to go back. [color=6ecff6]“Morthos asked me to come get you… to go over battle plans…”[/color] She said, fighting the urge to roll her eyes. Instead she bit the inside of her cheek. 

[color=6ecff6]“What are you sorry for?”[/color][/i]

Roxas looked up at Ophelia. He could tell she was annoyed mostly by the way she said Morthos’ name. [color=0072bc]“I’m sorry how I reacted. Why didn’t you say anything before? Also what the hell did Morthos do now? You seem like you want to punch him.”[/color] He moved a little closer to her and the two of them sat on the windowsill. He looked now at ground again but linked his hand with Ophelia’s. 

[i]“[color=6ecff6]I just… Thought he would be more interested… or something. I don’t know. It’s not important, obviously. We can speak more in depth about this later if you like. I’m telling you right now though, that I’m keeping this baby… But that doesn’t mean you need to stay if you aren’t okay with my choice. And I’m sorry that this happened now… I know we are just starting to move up as a team.”[/color] She said, slouching.[/i]

Roxas listened to Ophelia and pulled her into a hug as she finished. [color=0072bc]“I’m not going anywhere.” [/color]He held her tightly. [color=0072bc]“We started this together and we will go all the way together. Besides, fuck whatever Morthos thinks or says, it’s important to me, you and obviously Jax.”[/color] He lifted her head up and kissed her gently. [color=0072bc]“You don’t have to be sorry about anything, but you better believe that I’ll be sticking close to you like glue.”[/color] He smiled down at her hoping to make her feel better. 

[i][color=6ecff6]“Before you try and stop me, I’m still fighting. None of you will convince me not to… Just so you know.”[/color] She said this with full confidence, looking him square in the eyes.[/i] 

[color=0072bc]“Oh trust me I have no intention on stopping you. I have no wish to end up like when we first met.”[/color] This made him laugh a little thinking of that night. He definitely would have lost but, never would admit it. [color=0072bc]“I do want to talk about it more when we have the chance. I have a few concerns that are on my mind.”[/color]

[i][color=6ecff6]“What kind of concerns?”[/color] she asked curiously.[/i] 

[color=0072bc]“Everything wrong with me. I don’t know if it’ll affect the baby or you.”[/color] His voice lowers a bit trying not to think about it to much.

[i][color=6ecff6]“Well. We will speak more about it later. Maybe I’ll go talk to the council and see what they have to say… or actually. I’ll call my mom when I get the chance. She’ll know more than I do. But we need to go back… Before someone throws a fit. And, I need to feed soon… My throat is killing me.”[/color] The entire time they had been travelling and been here, Ophelia’s eyes had been growing darker by the minute. Now they were almost pure black, with just the slightest little thin ring of blue left, almost not even visible. Her lips were parted a little to show her fangs out of instinct. 

[color=6ecff6]“C’mon.”[/color][/i]

Roxas had been with Ophelia long enough to know when she really needed to feed. She really couldn’t wait any longer and this “Meeting” could take longer than anticipated. [color=0072bc]“The princess can wait you need to feed now.”[/color] He pulled her into his arms then yanked down his collar for her to get to his neck.  

[i][color=6ecff6]“I can wait Roxas…”[/color] Ophelia said, the volume of her voice rising to create an echo through the room. She was agitated already, and knew he was right, but she was being stubborn and trying to ensure she was showing she cared about what was going on with Morthos’ Mom. She reached up quickly and fixed his collar, then took his hand and lead him back to the banquet room. She sat back down in silence, deciding not to take part in the conversation and to simply listen.[/i]

[color=0072bc]“Fine but when this is done we’re going back to the room and you’re drinking as much as you need.”[/color] He said as they were walking back to the room. As they walked in, there were a few new people at the table. He shook their hands then sat down. [color=0072bc]“Sorry had a little life changing information come up and had to discuss it with my girlfriend here.”[/color] Roxas smiled apologetically at the others in the room and listened to what was being said. He did care about Morthos’ mom missing but, it was a little hard to concentrate on it when he was going to be a father. It was scary and exciting at the same time. While the others were talking, Roxas looked at Ophelia for a bit and took her hand in his under the table. He tried to hide a smile.

When Morthos asked his question, Roxas snapped back into reality. [color=0072bc]“Well since we really don’t have much to go on I think that we should try and make it to the cave in the mountain. I know you said that you’ve called for a retreat, but I might be able to get past the horde. It’ll cost me, but I think I can get past them.”[/color] He looked over at Jax for a second making eye contact with her wondering if she knew what he was talking about. Regardless he would explain it later when it was just the four of them. As much as he didn’t want to use Ifrits help that often, he might be able to use him slightly to get past the demons. It was a risk because if it didn’t work then he’d actually have to use his powers and he really didn’t want to do that. There was going to be a really long internal conversation later that night.