Running around like a headless cockatrice, Vaan attempted a few spells but nothing could wake her, so he carried her to the nearest medic. After some professional ministration, Pen woke up and the medic lectured her about stressing and over-working herself, then the medic turned to Vaan and gave him an earful, saying that he shouldn’t have let Pen run around in flimsy clothing when she’s in such a delicate situation. After she finished her lecturing, she congratulated Pen on her pregnancy, and revealed to her that she’s with child, 3 months.
In short, Pen was shocked and it was Vaan’s turn to faint. The idea of Pen having sex with that dreadful man (and definitely more than once to get herself pregnant) was too much for him to bear and it gave Vaan permanent brain damage. As for Pen, she was surprised as she didn’t expect that to ever happen, especially on the day she broke up with Noah. Along with this came the emotions of sadness, confused, worried, dread, but in the end, all she felt was relief and bittersweet. Vaan recovered from his shock, and saw Pen smiling, excited and alive (the past 2 months, Pen pretty much acts like a zombie, and Vaan brought her to the carnival just to cheer her up). The idea of abortion slipped away from Vaan, and he promised that he would protect her and her baby, even if he thinks the father is an ass.
One month down the lane (Pen: 4 months pregnant), Vaan decided that taking care of a deadly pregnant woman with bipolar mood swings, was a task from hell. Vaan had a lot of hellish moments, like Pen would be giggling about her being Dalmascan, and Noah being Landisern, while the baby was conceived in Archadia and that makes it an international baby, then… she’ll suddenly burst into tears and say that she’s worried that people would not accept her baby. And Vaan is paranoid about Pen’s safety, he flies his ship at snail pace, and whenever the ship jerks a little, he’ll be nervous if the impact would harm the baby.
Finally, after much thought, they both agreed that Pen’s condition is not suited for travelling, and after more brainstorming, Vaan decided to send Pen to a place where she’ll be safe and well-cared for during her term. The Dalmasca Royal Palace! So, they made an unexpected visit to Ashe – who eyed Pen’s stomach and cracked her knuckles at Vaan, she doubt Pen would share an intimate relationship with Vaan, and yet, clearly the father of the child was not around. Of course, she interrogates them, and Vaan explained that the baby’s father is JM Gabranth. To which, Ashe was very close to slaughtering Vaan, because for a brief moment she thought the father might be Basch. Pen saved Vaan by explaining that the baby is Noah’s and that she understand if Ashe wouldn’t want to care for her, as the child’s father was the man who once destroyed Dalmasca. Ashe pondered hard, really hard, she was torn by various reasons – she’s not concerned for Noah’s child, and yet, this baby is Basch’s nephew; she hated Noah for everything he is, but Pen is a dear to her and doesn’t deserve her fate – finally, Ashe reconcile with the idea that the child shouldn’t have to bear his father’s crimes and that both mother and child are innocent. With open arms, she took Pen under her wing.
When Pen’s term reached the 6th month, Vaan paid a visit to Noah (without Pen’s knowledge). He noticed that Pen always tries to put up a cheerful front for them, but she’s obviously miserable and lonely. Vaan then made up his mind that Noah should at least be responsible for his actions, and he’s not going to let him get away like the last time. Besides, Vaan knows how hard it is to live as an orphan, and how hard it would be for Pen to raise the child as a young single mother. And thus, he flew to straight to Noah’s office.
On this side of the world, the judges of the 9th bureau were having the worst time of their life, ever since Noah returned and switch places with Basch (who now serve as Larsa’s full-time bodyguard under ‘Gabranth’s personal recommendation, and he’s now known as Basch Gabranth? Whatever Basch becomes, his identity now is Gabranth’s distant relative).
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Date: 2007-09-23 02:33 am (UTC)In short, Pen was shocked and it was Vaan’s turn to faint. The idea of Pen having sex with that dreadful man (and definitely more than once to get herself pregnant) was too much for him to bear and it gave Vaan permanent brain damage. As for Pen, she was surprised as she didn’t expect that to ever happen, especially on the day she broke up with Noah. Along with this came the emotions of sadness, confused, worried, dread, but in the end, all she felt was relief and bittersweet. Vaan recovered from his shock, and saw Pen smiling, excited and alive (the past 2 months, Pen pretty much acts like a zombie, and Vaan brought her to the carnival just to cheer her up). The idea of abortion slipped away from Vaan, and he promised that he would protect her and her baby, even if he thinks the father is an ass.
One month down the lane (Pen: 4 months pregnant), Vaan decided that taking care of a deadly pregnant woman with bipolar mood swings, was a task from hell. Vaan had a lot of hellish moments, like Pen would be giggling about her being Dalmascan, and Noah being Landisern, while the baby was conceived in Archadia and that makes it an international baby, then… she’ll suddenly burst into tears and say that she’s worried that people would not accept her baby. And Vaan is paranoid about Pen’s safety, he flies his ship at snail pace, and whenever the ship jerks a little, he’ll be nervous if the impact would harm the baby.
Finally, after much thought, they both agreed that Pen’s condition is not suited for travelling, and after more brainstorming, Vaan decided to send Pen to a place where she’ll be safe and well-cared for during her term. The Dalmasca Royal Palace! So, they made an unexpected visit to Ashe – who eyed Pen’s stomach and cracked her knuckles at Vaan, she doubt Pen would share an intimate relationship with Vaan, and yet, clearly the father of the child was not around. Of course, she interrogates them, and Vaan explained that the baby’s father is JM Gabranth. To which, Ashe was very close to slaughtering Vaan, because for a brief moment she thought the father might be Basch. Pen saved Vaan by explaining that the baby is Noah’s and that she understand if Ashe wouldn’t want to care for her, as the child’s father was the man who once destroyed Dalmasca. Ashe pondered hard, really hard, she was torn by various reasons – she’s not concerned for Noah’s child, and yet, this baby is Basch’s nephew; she hated Noah for everything he is, but Pen is a dear to her and doesn’t deserve her fate – finally, Ashe reconcile with the idea that the child shouldn’t have to bear his father’s crimes and that both mother and child are innocent. With open arms, she took Pen under her wing.
When Pen’s term reached the 6th month, Vaan paid a visit to Noah (without Pen’s knowledge). He noticed that Pen always tries to put up a cheerful front for them, but she’s obviously miserable and lonely. Vaan then made up his mind that Noah should at least be responsible for his actions, and he’s not going to let him get away like the last time. Besides, Vaan knows how hard it is to live as an orphan, and how hard it would be for Pen to raise the child as a young single mother. And thus, he flew to straight to Noah’s office.
On this side of the world, the judges of the 9th bureau were having the worst time of their life, ever since Noah returned and switch places with Basch (who now serve as Larsa’s full-time bodyguard under ‘Gabranth’s personal recommendation, and he’s now known as Basch Gabranth? Whatever Basch becomes, his identity now is Gabranth’s distant relative).