Discussions about the Future
//Firewall to all but Willow//
I never expected the recent spell to bring such effects. Taking care of Gibb just seemed to come so natural to me. It made me realize I do want children. I never realized how much I wanted to be a mother until all of this happened. I guess Willow must've sensed what I was feeling. We were out in the garden, just enjoying some relaxing time when she brought up the conversation.
Willow: *Willow sits on one of the stone benches in the garden holding a mug of hot tea. Her feet are flat against the seat of the bench and her knees bent, held close to her chest. She's not focusing on anything in particular, just sort of lost in thought.*
Tara: *Tara sits close beside her, drinking her tea, grinning softly to herself as she watches Willow deep in thought* Penny for your thoughts.
Willow: *Sighs* I'm all mixed up. Glad everyone's back to normal -- well, *almost* everyone -- but sad at the same time, you know?
Willow: I told you about when I met Little Xander, right? He didn't believe me when I said who I was... and I never tried to convince him, 'cause it... I felt ashamed.
Tara: *looks at her sympathetically* Why would you be ashamed? You have nothing to be ashamed of sweetie.
Willow: I grew up with him... I know him almost as well as I know you... or thought I did. I felt ashamed because I couldn't be the Willow he knew then.
Tara: It was just a spell *tries to meet Willow's eyes* he was little again. He just didn't recognize you, that's all. And sweetie, you are still that Willow. Just older now. *smiles softly*
Willow: *Smiles back* Yeah. I know that now. It's just... He was little Snoopy Dance Xander... I guess I've always felt... um... almost maternal toward him
Willow: And... then there's Gibb..
Tara: *nods* Yeah, guess I went a little maternal there myself huh?
Willow: Yeah. More than a little. *grins*
Tara: It's only natural to feel protective and maternal, they are so small and helpless.
Willow: You were good with her. *nods*
Tara: *smiles, lowering her head slightly* I, uh, not so much. I just did what anyone would do.
Willow: Um... Tara? *bites her lip* I've been thinking... That's why I came out here...
Tara: *wrinkles her forehead, slightly concerned* W-what is it?
Willow: *Looks at Tara, reaches out a hand to touch hers* Nothing scary, baby, I promise.... Um... t.. that is.. unless you think of parenthood as scary.
Tara: *eyes grow wide, big smile on her face* What?!
Willow: I... I've been thinking... I know Buffy said it as a joke once.. but... *takes a deep breath* M...Maybe we could ... um.. adopt?
Willow: But...then again, it's a dangerous thing we do. Is it really right to bring a kid into the warehouse? I mean, one that isn't one of us hit by some spell gone bad?
Tara: Oh, wow....*searches for the words* Willow, oh...my *turns to her, smiling* Yes! D-do you think we're ready, I mean, I know we just got back together and everything. *frowns slightly as Willow's last comment sinks in* Y-yeah, that's a good point. But, *looks at her* I'm sure we could, I mean, don't you think?
Tara: *furrows her brow, looking down at the ground* I know it's dangerous, a-and maybe you're right. Maybe it's just not the time?
Willow: *nods* I.. I'd like that, if they'll let us.
Willow: But... Maybe.. *sighs* Well, we can always just help the kids in the community.
Tara: *smiles, looking back up at her* R-really? You mean that? There's nothing I want more than this.
Tara: *laughs* Okay, we're talking in circles here.
Willow: *Smiles* Yeah, I guess we are. So... um... Maybe it's me on a sugar buzz.
Tara: *looks at her intently*
Willow: You know how dangerous that can be.
Tara: Sweetie, I think we all know how dangerous that is. *winks and grins at her*
Willow: *grins, winks back*
Tara: *quietly* S-so, where are we with this?
Willow: We're at the point where we get information on the laws and see if we can first. That should be easy enough to Google.
Tara: *nods, grinning widely* That sounds like a wonderful plan.
Willow: I'm hopeful though, because, I liked being a parent for those few days.
Tara: Y-you did?
Willow: Yeah.
Tara: *smiles* You were very good with her.
Willow: *smiles* So were you.. She adored you. And now, we're still her friends, so we did good!
Tara: *nods* I guess we did. Who would've thought? *laughs softly*
Willow: *laces her fingers with Tara's, smiles softly* I knew you would be. You're full of love... like nobody else on Earth.
Tara: *looks down at their interlaced hands, smiling back* It's all because of you. You make me so happy, I can't help it. *leans forward and kisses Willow tenderly*
Willow: *kisses Tara*
Tara: *curls up to Willow, resting her head on her shoulder, hands still interlaced*
Willow: *Leans her head over against Tara's, smiles*
Shayne ventured out into the garden not long after. She seems to be a nice girl. Willow seems to have a bit of a fan. She was so modest and blushy about it. It was cute.
I'm sure that we still have a long path to follow regarding the children issue. But it looks like the plans are in motion for us to atleast explore our options. I couldn't be happier.
//End Firewall//
I never expected the recent spell to bring such effects. Taking care of Gibb just seemed to come so natural to me. It made me realize I do want children. I never realized how much I wanted to be a mother until all of this happened. I guess Willow must've sensed what I was feeling. We were out in the garden, just enjoying some relaxing time when she brought up the conversation.
Willow: *Willow sits on one of the stone benches in the garden holding a mug of hot tea. Her feet are flat against the seat of the bench and her knees bent, held close to her chest. She's not focusing on anything in particular, just sort of lost in thought.*
Tara: *Tara sits close beside her, drinking her tea, grinning softly to herself as she watches Willow deep in thought* Penny for your thoughts.
Willow: *Sighs* I'm all mixed up. Glad everyone's back to normal -- well, *almost* everyone -- but sad at the same time, you know?
Willow: I told you about when I met Little Xander, right? He didn't believe me when I said who I was... and I never tried to convince him, 'cause it... I felt ashamed.
Tara: *looks at her sympathetically* Why would you be ashamed? You have nothing to be ashamed of sweetie.
Willow: I grew up with him... I know him almost as well as I know you... or thought I did. I felt ashamed because I couldn't be the Willow he knew then.
Tara: It was just a spell *tries to meet Willow's eyes* he was little again. He just didn't recognize you, that's all. And sweetie, you are still that Willow. Just older now. *smiles softly*
Willow: *Smiles back* Yeah. I know that now. It's just... He was little Snoopy Dance Xander... I guess I've always felt... um... almost maternal toward him
Willow: And... then there's Gibb..
Tara: *nods* Yeah, guess I went a little maternal there myself huh?
Willow: Yeah. More than a little. *grins*
Tara: It's only natural to feel protective and maternal, they are so small and helpless.
Willow: You were good with her. *nods*
Tara: *smiles, lowering her head slightly* I, uh, not so much. I just did what anyone would do.
Willow: Um... Tara? *bites her lip* I've been thinking... That's why I came out here...
Tara: *wrinkles her forehead, slightly concerned* W-what is it?
Willow: *Looks at Tara, reaches out a hand to touch hers* Nothing scary, baby, I promise.... Um... t.. that is.. unless you think of parenthood as scary.
Tara: *eyes grow wide, big smile on her face* What?!
Willow: I... I've been thinking... I know Buffy said it as a joke once.. but... *takes a deep breath* M...Maybe we could ... um.. adopt?
Willow: But...then again, it's a dangerous thing we do. Is it really right to bring a kid into the warehouse? I mean, one that isn't one of us hit by some spell gone bad?
Tara: Oh, wow....*searches for the words* Willow, oh...my *turns to her, smiling* Yes! D-do you think we're ready, I mean, I know we just got back together and everything. *frowns slightly as Willow's last comment sinks in* Y-yeah, that's a good point. But, *looks at her* I'm sure we could, I mean, don't you think?
Tara: *furrows her brow, looking down at the ground* I know it's dangerous, a-and maybe you're right. Maybe it's just not the time?
Willow: *nods* I.. I'd like that, if they'll let us.
Willow: But... Maybe.. *sighs* Well, we can always just help the kids in the community.
Tara: *smiles, looking back up at her* R-really? You mean that? There's nothing I want more than this.
Tara: *laughs* Okay, we're talking in circles here.
Willow: *Smiles* Yeah, I guess we are. So... um... Maybe it's me on a sugar buzz.
Tara: *looks at her intently*
Willow: You know how dangerous that can be.
Tara: Sweetie, I think we all know how dangerous that is. *winks and grins at her*
Willow: *grins, winks back*
Tara: *quietly* S-so, where are we with this?
Willow: We're at the point where we get information on the laws and see if we can first. That should be easy enough to Google.
Tara: *nods, grinning widely* That sounds like a wonderful plan.
Willow: I'm hopeful though, because, I liked being a parent for those few days.
Tara: Y-you did?
Willow: Yeah.
Tara: *smiles* You were very good with her.
Willow: *smiles* So were you.. She adored you. And now, we're still her friends, so we did good!
Tara: *nods* I guess we did. Who would've thought? *laughs softly*
Willow: *laces her fingers with Tara's, smiles softly* I knew you would be. You're full of love... like nobody else on Earth.
Tara: *looks down at their interlaced hands, smiling back* It's all because of you. You make me so happy, I can't help it. *leans forward and kisses Willow tenderly*
Willow: *kisses Tara*
Tara: *curls up to Willow, resting her head on her shoulder, hands still interlaced*
Willow: *Leans her head over against Tara's, smiles*
Shayne ventured out into the garden not long after. She seems to be a nice girl. Willow seems to have a bit of a fan. She was so modest and blushy about it. It was cute.
I'm sure that we still have a long path to follow regarding the children issue. But it looks like the plans are in motion for us to atleast explore our options. I couldn't be happier.
//End Firewall//