The expression on her face is something between confusion and relief. Looking up at Dagmar with damp eyes that she wipes at furiously she asks in a voice that trembles slightly, "So....so our baby is going to be okay? I'm just not going through what I've seen other women go through because....because....I'm not sure what to think Dagmarr....but if you say our baby is okay, then I trust you." She says as she takes the other woman's hand and gives it a squeeze, "Thank you....it helps to know. Now I can stop fretting over it."
With a warm smile, Dagmarr gives the sorceress a huge, giving Thorgr a patient on the shoulder, acknowledging the big warrior's quiet concern. "It'll all be fine."
She nods and goes to Thorgr. Putting her arms around him she gives him a hug, "Okay....I'm Okay knowing the baby is Okay."
Thorgr kisses Frostine's forehead. "Good."
Jerrica smiles at the couple. "That's good news, at least."
Feeling a little more at ease now she gives returns the kiss and gives them a smile, "Okay...okay...I'm fine, the baby is fine and now that I have that worry off my mind I'm actually feeling hungry....so let's get some of this dried stuff out and eat. Thanks everyone for putting up with me." Taking a breath she looks around at everyone, "I just...I wanted to tell all of you how much it means to me to be on this journey with you." Taking Thorgr's hand she squeezes it before continuing, "I feel sooo...incredibly blessed and lucky to have you all be a part of our lives. If I was completely honest, I would have to say it's less like friends and traveling companions...and more like...like family. I love Thorgr with all my mind, heart, and soul....but you guys...you're our family too. Sorry...I just...I had to say that." She gets kinda quiet as she kisses his hand before patting it and letting go, "Come on...let's eat now." She says as she feels the blush rise to her cheeks. She hoped she hadn't made a complete fool out of herself as she goes back to their packs to retrieve the rations for her and Thorgr. Finding a place not too close to the fire to sit and eat.
Thorgr sits next to Frostine and eats.
"I think of you like family too," Jerrica says. "All we have in this crazy world is each other."
She nods after swallowing her bite, "Yeah, I guess that's pretty much what I was getting at. This world is freaking crazy...and maybe I shoulda said it sooner or whatever....but, I say stuff when I feel like it needs to be said....or when my heart is feeling all mushy. Even though the baby is like in a state of stasis....maybe my hormones are still just a little outta whack so that I still get kinda emotional sometimes? I don't know....I understand any of this. All I care about is that the baby is okay....and I already said that so I'll just shut up now so you guys can finish eating and get some rest."
"Definitely family Frostine, don't worry about being emotional.....pretty much everything I do revolves around emotions." Sig says with a chuckle, smiling at Frostine.
"You should never feel the need to apologize for expressing your feelings." Dagmarr says, the words bringing her to a realization of her own.
Putting away what she didn't eat she finishes her water and gives them a smile, "Thanks everyone, I know it's Okay for me to have feelings and stuff....I'm just....I'm still getting used to being around people that it's okay to be myself around, that don't look down on me or act afraid of me for who I am. That's all....I'm okay....really."
"Well the only people who should be afraid of you are the bastards at the other end of your crossbow, or who'll feel your ice." Sig says with a grin.
She laughs, "Okay Sig, okay...I get it I get it. We're gonna go back to town, rest....and then....then we'll deal with the dark elves." She says with a determined smirk.
Thorgr nods, finishing his meal. "I hope tonight is quieter."
"Me too."
She nods while checking her crossbow and making sure it's loaded.
"That would be nice. We can take the first watch." Sig suggests.
She shakes her head, "Nah...that's okay. Thorgr and I will take first watch since his armor is such a pain in the ass to get on and off. You guys get sone rest...and thanks. I know I've kinda been an emotional basketcase lately...but I'm trying." She says with a small smile.
Jerrica takes her armor off and lays down on the bedroll. "Just get up for second watch, okay?"
Giving them a nod she smiles, "Yes ma'am." She says before giggling and goes back to cleaning her crossbow.
Jerrica lets out a derisive snort before closing her eyes.
With a smile, Sig gets out of her armor and into her bedroll, huddling up next to Jerrica.
The night passes uneventfully and you gear up in the morning to make the rest of the trek back to the dwarven town. You arrive around midday (by your best reckoning).
"Should we eat before going back to Galdur and Bruldora's house?" Thorgr asks.
"I like the idea," Jerrica replies.
Her tummy rumbles, "Yeah...I think that'd be a good idea too. Things make more sense and I pay better attention when I'm not hungry. Besides...that was a long walk and I could use something cold to drink and lots of it." She thinks for a minute as they head back into town, "You think there's just that one place to eat at? I mean..there was nothin' wrong with it, I just wouldn't mind seeing if there was something different around...but if we're all starving we can just go where we know to go. Did that make sense?" She asks while looking up at them and crinkling her nose in that way she did when she was thinking about stuff.
Thorgr shrugs. "I think that place is the only one."
She shrugs as well, "That's fine then. Come on, before my belly thinks my throats been slit."
Jerrica raises an eyebrow at Frostine's comment as they head inside the tavern.
Seeing the look Jerrica gives her she gets an innocent confused look on her face, "What? Did I say something wrong?"
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"I...I've just never heard that phrase before," Jerrica admits.
Frostine nods as her stomach growls loudly and she blushes, "Sorry...I just meant that I'm hungry and I need some real food before my stomach forgets what it's like....or something like that." She says, finding a table large enough for all of them and sitting down.
Thorgr plops into a chair next to Frostine.
She gives him a smile and a quick kiss on the cheek as they wait for someone to get their order.
Sig makes an amused expression as if noting the turn of phrase for later use.
Your usual dwarven server approaches the table. "Hello again. What can I get you to drink?"
Giving them a smile she says, "I'll take a nice cold lemonade if you have it? Otherwise some cold water would be fine thank you."
"An ale, please," Thorgr orders.
"A lemonade for me too," Jerrica says.
"Ale please." Sig says as she idly rests an arm on the back of Jerrica's chair.
"A lemonade sounds refreshing, I'll have that please." Dagmarr replies.
The dwarf nods, heads to the back and returns a moment later with your drinks. "Tonight, we have grilled carp with vegetables and a hearty fish stew."
After thinking for a moment she says, "I think I'll try the fish stew please."
"I'll try the carp."
"Stew for me," Thorgr says, sipping his ale.
"The stew sounds like just the thing for a day like today." Dagmarr responds.
"I'll have the carp as well." Sig says enthusiastically.
The waitress writes down your order and returns to the kitchen. She returns a few minutes later with your orders. The food smells really good.
Smelling the food her stomach lets out another loud rumble before she's able to dig into her meal.