#WoLiangerWeek 2022 Day 1 - Knowledge
Note: this entry is set after the fic Trouble in Paradise and therefore contains the same spoiler and content warnings.
Beetle sat by the window, wringing her hands. Her Thavnair vacation had long been over, and as each day progressed through the trip, the possibility that she might actually be with child began to truly dawn on her. The both of them, really, but for Beetle, the realization was heavier than any burden she had ever carried. A baby? Hers? Theirs? So soon?
But what she truly craved, more than anything, was knowledge. Certain, unwavering knowledge. As much as she had denied it before, she knew deep within her soul the possibility was far more real than she had given it credit.
She jumped when she saw Y’shtola appearing over the hill leading to her house. Before she had even approached, she had the door open, waiting impatiently for her friend to arrive.
“Beetle, my friend,” she said, “How are you?”
“Let me go get Urianger,” she said, without another moment.
There had been no need, however; Urianger was just as anxiously waiting, and had appeared from downstairs.
“So?” he asked.
“Oh, you two. Be patient. I need to concentrate,” she said, “Now, come here, Beetle. Hold still, just like that… yes. Hmm.”
The sorceress narrowed her eyes at Beetle, concentrating on her form.
“Your aether does appear different. It is… brighter, where one might expect a child to be. Like… a bowl of water, with a spot of ink dropped in it,” she said, “It is similar to when I see others who are with child. But, I still assert that it is far too early to tell…”
“So, you don’t know?” Beetle asked.
“Not enough to comfortably come to a conclusion,” Y’shtola explained, sheepishly.
Beetle nodded, sighing, sitting on the couch with her face in her hands.
“I just… I wish I knew, is all,” she said.
Urianger gave Y’shtola an apologetic look, sitting beside her.
“My beloved,” he began, “Prithee, fret not. If thou art with child, it shall be apparent soon enough.
“But I want to know now,” she whined, “I can hardly sleep at night! Gods, if only there was some way to know for certain…”
Y’shtola sighed, tapping her chin.
“Ah. If only we had Emet-Selch,” she said, “His aptitude for seeing souls was always enviable.”
Beetle’s head shot up, and she gasped.
“Oh, that’s it!”
She reached beneath her clothes, pulling out the Azem stone attached to a necklace.
“Now, wait a moment - aren’t they gone?”
“What, Hades and Hythlodaeus? No way, they won’t return to the star yet. Not without Urianger and I.”
She held it, activating its power. Before they knew it, the two ancient beings stood before them.
“You rang?” Hythlodaeus said, with a smile and a wink.
Hades, on the other hand, crossed his arms, giving a heavy sigh.
“Alright. What is it this time?”
Hythlodaeus looked at Beetle, blinking, his mouth falling open.
“Good heavens! You’re pregnant!” he exclaimed.
Beetle’s face blanched, along with her husband’s. Hades gave a very heavy sigh.
“Look what you’ve done. You’ve frightened her.”
Beetle came back to life, waving her hands at him.
“No no, I just– are you sure? Are you sure I’m pregnant? That’s what I called you for.”
Hades folded his arms.
“Of course. Only calling when you need something,” he said, “Well, yes, yes you are. I can see it as well. The second soul, however faded and tiny, is blooming within you. Congratulations. Can I go back to sleep now?”
“Ohh, come now - this is a time for celebration! The two of you, having a baby! Ohh, this is so exciting. I’ve never witnessed a birth before - I can hardly wait!” Hythlodaeus said, excitedly.
“Oh good heavens - no! We are going back to the Lifestream, and we are going back now–”
He stopped, looking at the awe-struck couple sitting on the couch. They sat there, saying nothing; Beetle looked down at her feet, while Urianger held his chin, looking in no particular direction, deep in thought.
“Oh, hold on a moment,” he said, addressing them, “What is this? Are you not happy you are having a child?”
Beetle took a hold of her husband’s hand.
“It’s just… it’s a lot,” she explained, “We weren’t… I mean, we weren’t trying for one.”
“Indeed,” Urianger said, bringing his wife closer to him with a gentle squeeze, “It is… an unexpected development. And I– oh, dear…”
He put his hand to his chest, taking in a deep breath.
“I know not how I doth feel,” he said, “I… I adore children, b-but…”
Y’shtola tilted her head in concern.
“What do you mean? I thought you were excited,” she said, “The other day, when you brought it up to me, you seemed so happy at the idea!”
Beetle turned to her husband.
“Wait, you were happy?” she said, “I didn’t know that. You said you were ambivalent, back in Thavnair… did you change your mind?”
Urianger grabbed at his skirts, biting his lip.
“It is more… that I am concerned… that if I were to desire the child, but thou wert to not–”
“Oh my goodness, Urianger… are you saying you’re afraid to be happy about it, because you think I don’t want it?”
He swallowed.
“It matters not what I desire–”
“Urianger. Yes it does!” she said, “We are married, Urianger. This is a joint decision! Everything we do, we have to consider us both.”
“But… it is far more involved a task for thee–”
“So? After it’s born, it’s going to be pretty equally ‘involved’ for the both of us,” she said, “And beyond that, I want to know how you feel.”
She turned to him, placing her hands on his.
“Urianger… do you want to be a father?”
He shook, mouth opening, though no sound would escape. Hades had long since risen, quietly watching alongside the others.
“Yes,” Urianger confessed, tearfully looking at his wife, “Yes. I wish… to be a father.”
Beetle sighed, a long, heavy sigh.
“Well, that settles it then. We’re having this baby,” she said, turning to the ancients.
“I mean… we are, right?”
Hythlodaeus laughed, and even Hades could not help but smirk.
“Yes! You are!”
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Wolianger Week
Day One: Knowledge
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CW: drinking, public sex, public exposure, fingering, groping, orgasm denial, dom/sub vibes, mildly derogatory language.
“And what am I to do with this newfound knowledge, I wonder?” His voice flowed like honey, laced with intent and innuendo. She bit her lip to stifle a moan.
“I’m sure you’ll think of something.” She smirked and turned her attention back to her drink.
For a while, he did nothing. She sipped at the cocktail and watched the Beehive dancers, letting her leg swing in time with the music. Each beat brought a slight pressure and friction right where she needed it, but only enough to entice, never satisfy. Her impatience grew, but just as she was considering making the next move, she felt his fingertips gliding along her back. She smiled.
His other hand drifted to her knee, a light touch, almost a tickle, had her squirming and pressing her legs together tightly. He pulled her closer and whispered in her ear, “Ah, ah, behavest thyself.” He gently coaxed her legs apart.
She made a small whiney noise, but complied with his direction. Leaning back into his embrace, she rested her head on his shoulder, and opened herself up to him. He ran his finger just under the hem of her skirt, teasingly.
“Thou has been a naughty girl, foregoing thy smalls all day.” He stroked her inner thigh lazily, and shifted his other hand tantalizingly close to her breast. “And thou only tellest me now.”
“I’m sorry.” She smiled up at him wickedly.
“Thou must needs be punished.”
She nodded enthusiastically. “Please, Urianger. Whatever you say.”
He nibbled the tip of her ear and she groaned. “Shh,” he chastened, “Keepest thou quiet and trainest thine eyes upon the dancers.”
She did as she was told. He rewarded her by slipping his hand beneath the cloth of her loose draped top, cupping her breast and gently rolling the nipple between his fingers. She gasped, but bit her tongue to hold back any further noises.
“Good girl.”
The hand at her skirt drifted upward, the fabric falling between her legs and covering his movements. His knuckles brushed against her folds and she whimpered through clenched teeth.
“Canst thou control thyself, or need I stop?”
“Don’t stop,” she dug her fingers into his thigh, “Please!”
His low chuckle sent her whole body tingling. Slowly he pushed one finger inside her, then another. With languid strokes, he moved his long fingers in and out. She stared at the dancers and resisted the urge to buck and grind against his hand. He added a third finger and she chewed her lip, barely managing to stay quiet.
“Very good,” his thumb brushed idly over her nipple while he fucked her slow and steady. “Thou art doing far better than I expected. Mayhaps we can risk a bit more.”
He angled the heel of his palm to rub against her clit and picked up the pace. She pressed her body against his, breathing heavily. She felt the crest of her release approaching, closer, closer. And then, his hands retreated suddenly. Her cunt clenched uselessly at nothing. She looked up at him pleadingly, but his attention was elsewhere.
“Can I get you anything else?”
She hastily sat up and straightened her clothes at the sound of the waiter’s voice. She felt the warmth of a blush spreading from her cheeks all the way to the tips of her ears.
“Nay, we shall settle the bill and be on our way.”
“Very well, I’ll be right back.”
As the waiter disappeared, Urianger brought his fingers, still slick with her juices, up to her mouth. Dutifully, she licked and sucked them clean while he spoke. “Do not think this a reprieve. We shall continue thy punishment in the privacy of our rooms.”
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