[...it's funny that Haru says that, because Legosi wasn't even thinking that at all until she brought it up. ....of course, now he can't think of anything else, his ears drooping back as she sets the plush back down. Okay, yeah, probably...probably a pass on the mushroom then...
But hm. Which ones stick out to him?
He turns his attention back to the shelves lined with various soft toys, all of them mostly themed around insects and various plant life, as expected. There's one in particular he hones in on immediately though, right at the top shelf out of Haru's sight. He's picking it up before he can stop himself, bringing it back down to her level.
And when they both can see what it is, Legosi states simply:]
[Haru watches as Legosi focuses his attention on something just out of view, rising up slightly on the balls of her feet despite knowing she won't be able to see it no matter how much taller she could stretch herself upward. As he brings the beetle plush down into view, she smiles knowingly, bringing her hands back in front of her and absentmindedly resting her hands at the swell of her stomach, subconsciously feeling at ease and finally letting her guard down completely.]
Oh! That was the pet beetle you had at school, wasn't it? [The plush is certainly a cuter caricature of the insect, large enough for a puppy to cuddle without completely overwhelming an animal as potentially small as their kid could possibly be.
Nodding and reaching forward to rest her hands on the soft carapace of the stuffed bug:] I think it's perfect. Just the right size, too!
[Seemingly satisfied, she's about to take it from him to carry it while they continue along, but she stops suddenly, ears going tense and alert as though she's trying to sense something and then unceremoniously grabbing at Legosi's paw with both hands to pull it towards her abdomen not even a second later.
What she had been assuming to be the usual giddy feelings when around him had flared up into something much more purposeful and...not of her own doing, and she hopes Legosi can feel what she feels as she fits the curve of his palm over the curve of her belly.
It's about as small and subtle as the flap of a butterfly's wing, but--]
[When Haru makes a sudden grab for him, he's almost afraid something's wrong. It's not unusual for her to do that, and he'd gotten a bit more used to the often times rapid and unexpected movements that smaller mammals like herself tended to make, but this was different. It's very different, he realizes when his paw goes not to her own hand, but to her stomach.
He goes very still on instinct, and it's a good thing he did. He might not have felt that soft shifting otherwise, so barely there that it's almost imperceptible. But it's there, and Haru will know he felt it by the way his tail lifts several inches to attention.]
They-! I felt it, Haru! Did you feel that?
[Asked dumbly, because...of course she felt it, it's inside her.]
[The fluttering feeling ebbs away, replaced by Haru's own rapid heartbeat from excitement. But even though it's stopped from the time being, and even though they're in the middle of a department store full of all kinds of animals, Haru's happy to stand here for a second or so longer, pressing her hands over the back of Legosi's to hold him close, happy to know he's felt it too.
Her ears relax.]
Mmhmm. [Of course she did...] It felt weird, but...not in a bad way.
[It's a bit nerve-wracking, though. Between her body changing and certain pants and tops not fitting as comfortably as they used to, she was able to carry on her days like normal and keep the changes out of sight and out of mind.
But now knowing she can feel their baby move inside her? It's weird. And makes it all the more real. It also means things are falling pretty square into what to expect timeline-wise for a rabbit pregnancy.]
I'm sure it'll be happening more often where we'll get used to it.
[Legosi can't help it. He smiles, his tail wagging as he leaves his hand where it is for a few moments more before gently drawing away, though he'll instead turn his hand so his palm can scoop up Haru's within his own to hold.]
I'm happy too. [Her voice cracks a bit, that annoying swell of emotions that comes from being a mess of hormones making her want to happy-cry, but she manages to fight off the urge.
Taking Legosi's hand in hers, she turns away so she can wipe the corner of her eye with the heel of her palm before returning to normal.]
Let's go get some of that purin, hm? I think what we have is great so far. [She curls one hand around his pinky finger.] And now...I really want to have our date.
[This has been...QUITE the eventful outing at the baby-store, but it basically went about how Legosi could have expected it to. A little disastrous, a little stressful, but a memory he'll never forget. Both Haru and their little bunny-puppy to be have made sure of that.
So as she wraps her hand around his finger, he picks up their basket in his other hand as he shuffles with her towards the front to check-out.]
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But hm. Which ones stick out to him?
He turns his attention back to the shelves lined with various soft toys, all of them mostly themed around insects and various plant life, as expected. There's one in particular he hones in on immediately though, right at the top shelf out of Haru's sight. He's picking it up before he can stop himself, bringing it back down to her level.
And when they both can see what it is, Legosi states simply:]
This one looks like Kabu.
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Oh! That was the pet beetle you had at school, wasn't it? [The plush is certainly a cuter caricature of the insect, large enough for a puppy to cuddle without completely overwhelming an animal as potentially small as their kid could possibly be.
Nodding and reaching forward to rest her hands on the soft carapace of the stuffed bug:] I think it's perfect. Just the right size, too!
[Seemingly satisfied, she's about to take it from him to carry it while they continue along, but she stops suddenly, ears going tense and alert as though she's trying to sense something and then unceremoniously grabbing at Legosi's paw with both hands to pull it towards her abdomen not even a second later.
What she had been assuming to be the usual giddy feelings when around him had flared up into something much more purposeful and...not of her own doing, and she hopes Legosi can feel what she feels as she fits the curve of his palm over the curve of her belly.
It's about as small and subtle as the flap of a butterfly's wing, but--]
They're moving.
[Said in case he can't feel it.]
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[When Haru makes a sudden grab for him, he's almost afraid something's wrong. It's not unusual for her to do that, and he'd gotten a bit more used to the often times rapid and unexpected movements that smaller mammals like herself tended to make, but this was different. It's very different, he realizes when his paw goes not to her own hand, but to her stomach.
He goes very still on instinct, and it's a good thing he did. He might not have felt that soft shifting otherwise, so barely there that it's almost imperceptible. But it's there, and Haru will know he felt it by the way his tail lifts several inches to attention.]
They-! I felt it, Haru! Did you feel that?
[Asked dumbly, because...of course she felt it, it's inside her.]
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Her ears relax.]
Mmhmm. [Of course she did...] It felt weird, but...not in a bad way.
[It's a bit nerve-wracking, though. Between her body changing and certain pants and tops not fitting as comfortably as they used to, she was able to carry on her days like normal and keep the changes out of sight and out of mind.
But now knowing she can feel their baby move inside her? It's weird. And makes it all the more real. It also means things are falling pretty square into what to expect timeline-wise for a rabbit pregnancy.]
I'm sure it'll be happening more often where we'll get used to it.
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I'm glad they're letting us know they're here.
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Taking Legosi's hand in hers, she turns away so she can wipe the corner of her eye with the heel of her palm before returning to normal.]
Let's go get some of that purin, hm? I think what we have is great so far. [She curls one hand around his pinky finger.] And now...I really want to have our date.
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So as she wraps her hand around his finger, he picks up their basket in his other hand as he shuffles with her towards the front to check-out.]
Yes...I think we've earned it.