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Who: Balthier, Squall, Fran, Rinoa, Seifer, Vaan, Penelo, Riku & Sora
When: Night
Where: Rinoa’s house in Balamb
What: Watching a wedding video… … …
Rating: R



It'd been a little while since Balthier and Fran's wedding and, since it was the only secure house amongst the group, Rinoa had offered to have a screening of the wedding video in her living room. It also made it easier on her, since she didn't need to move Loire about anywhere. Seated in her living room, along with everyone else, Rinoa was dressed in a white summer dress with her hair clipped up. She'd gone all out and had a meal cooking for later in the evening.

Balthier was dressed in jeans and a white t-shirt, his glasses on his nose and his arm around his wife, while a cup of tea sat in his other hand and his feet were up on Rinoa's coffee table. Not that she seemed to mind all that much.

Vaan was curled up on a sofa, his head propped up on his hand and a good few scratches on his skin from a few battles in the Garamsyth Waterways. He was wearing tight black leather pants and a black leather vest but had no gloves or boots on, since they were by the sofa.

Sora had been invited to the wedding but it'd been difficult to even figure out a way to get there. So, he hadn't managed to make it, but getting to see the video was next best! He was dressed in tight jeans and high-tops with one of Riku's t-shirts on as he chewed his lower lip.

Seifer didn't want to be there. It wasn't his sort of thing and he hadn't even been at the wedding. Though, he'd been invited, which kind of made him think Squall might have swung him an invite, though it really didn't matter. He just kept a scowl on his face as he sat there, hardly wanting to be with any of these people.

Squall was sat on the arm of the sofa, cradling Loire in his arms. It was really nice, having everyone all together like this. It made a change since they only usually all met up for war or funerals.

Fran leaned against Balthier, her hands resting on her stomach. Her bump was getting quite noticable now. Krja was sat on the floor playing with a teddy bear, chewing on it's ear.

Penelo laid against Vaan, tugging her dress down to cover herself. She was sure it hadn't been this short when she had put it on. She nuzzled into Vaan's side, kissing his cheek softly.

Riku laid sprawled out on his stomach on the floor, his head rested on his hands as he swung his legs lazily. He munched on some popcorn, waiting for the video to start.

Rinoa was also on the floor, by the video camera and all the video tapes she'd sat and organised. Putting the first one in, she pressed play. "Oh! Yes! This is it! Everyone comfy? Anyone need anything?" It helped to be a good hostess.

Balthier emptied his teacup and set the cup down, resting his now free hand on Fran's stomach as he nuzzled her cheek lightly, his fingers stroking her abdomen.

Vaan smooched Penelo's cheek, chuckling lightly at how friendly and upbeat Rinoa was being, even considering there were two people her ex-fiancée had screwed in the room. Oh yeah, he knew, Balthier was a gossip sometimes.

Sora rested his feet on Riku's back, after kicking off his shoes, playfully wiggling his toes against his spine.

"Shut up, Rinoa, just watch the video," Seifer grumbled, settling down in his seat and glaring at the screen a little bit.

Squall chuckled softly, letting Loire play with his fingers, as he rested back against the back of the sofa, still perched up on the arm. "I hope it came out okay, I didn't get round to editing it properly."

Fran smiled at Balthier, resting her hands on top of his, keeping them against her stomach. She felt so contented and relaxed.

Penelo smooched Vaan's cheek again in return, toying with his hair. It was still a little strange to think that Balthier was married!

Riku huffed at Sora, trying not to purr at the sensations down his spine. He stuffed his mouth full of popcorn to silence himself.

Rinoa stuck her tongue out at Seifer before scooting to sit on the seat between Balthier and Squall on the arm of the sofa, wiggling her fingers against Loire's tummy before settling back.

Balthier smiled and kissed Fran's cheek. "I am sure it came out fine, Squall. Most things are better in the raw form," he murmured, watching the video pan the expanse of the temple, showing the hordes of pirate guests.

Vaan chuckled as he spotted faces, pointing people out to Penelo, whispering in her ear and occasionally nipping her earlobe affectionately.

Sora smirked before just sliding from his seat and flopping to lay beside him, grabbing a handful of popcorn and nuzzling Riku's cheek.

Seifer raised his eyebrows at the guests, his eyes widening a little bit. "Jeez... you sure had a lot of colourful guests, huh?"

Squall smiled a little, resting his head against Rinoa's as he cradled Loire protectively, rocking the infant to sleep in his arms.

Fran gave a soft laugh. "Wow, look at everyone. I was so nervous that I barely noticed anyone. Oh look! Rikken, Elza and Raz!"

Penelo giggled and blushed, nudging Vaan lightly, whispering in his ear in return, smiling brightly at him.

Riku nuzzled back, holding the bucket of popcorn up to Seifer without a word as he continued to watch the video.

Rinoa smiled and curled her arms around one of Squall's, being careful about Loire, but keeping close to Squall, even if they weren't together anymore.

Balthier smiled and kissed Fran's cheek. "Elza looks more conservative. I cannot say it suits her." He chuckled softly.

Vaan smiled and settled into Penelo, pulling her closer and nuzzling her cheek affectionately, smiling a bit more.

Sora rested his head on Riku's shoulder, watching the wedding tape with a soft smile. Really, he was a romantic at heart.

Seifer took some popcorn, falling silent. He was always creeped out when he was around Sora, because he felt like he knew him but wasn't sure how.

Squall kissed Rinoa's head. "There sure were a lot of people there. You guys are pretty popular considering your reputations." He teased.

Fran gave a soft laugh at Balthier's words about Elza. "You can tell her the next time you see her." She teased, reaching a hand back to toy with his hair.

Penelo nuzzled Vaan, settling into his embrace. "I hope I get a big fairytale wedding... when the time comes, of course."

Riku flopped an arm over Sora's back, nuzzling him. He wouldn't admit it out loud but he was quite a romantic too.

Rinoa chuckled softly. "Yeah, but they're all pirates, apart from the odd few. Look! A Bangaa with a weapon was there! I didn't see him at the reception!"

Balthier's eyes fixed on the screen and a laugh escaped. "Ba'Gamnan even turned up at our wedding. The fool..." He shook his head.

Vaan scoffed, nuzzling Penelo's ear. "Yeah, well, it'll be a while. We have to steal enough gil first," he chuckled.

Sora snuggled up into Riku, kissing his cheek and watching the movie with a soft sigh, smiling lightly.

Seifer simply sat silent, watching the wedding video with a slight smile being bitten back.

"Pirates stick together... right?" Squall replied, rocking the sleeping infant in his arms. "I bet if that Ba'Gamnan had tried anything, the other pirates would've gutted him."

Fran gave a soft laugh. "Still... it is strange that he came at all. Mayhap he aimed to cash in on your bounty once everyone was drunk." She teased.

"It'll take forever! Especially once I get my soup kitchen up and running!!" She squeaked, kissing Vaan's nose.

Riku laced his fingers with Sora's, toying with his fingertips. "Woah! Fran! You looked amazing!!"

Rinoa smiled, nuzzling into Squall a little, watching Loire for a moment before letting her gaze find the screen again.

Balthier chuckled and watched the video, nodding slightly. "I bet he planned on it. The scaly old lizard probably chickened out."

Vaan nuzzled Penelo, snuggling her up and kissing her head. "We'll do it eventually. We're only young, Pen," he whispered.

Sora looked at their hands, drawing Riku's fingers to kiss them before looking at the screen. "Wow! You looked really pretty, Fran!!"

Seifer chuckled lightly at Sora and Riku's reactions. "You really did look great, Fran," he smiled slightly at the Viera.

Squall smiled. "Yeah, Fran, you looked beautiful. The groom didn't look half bad either." He teased, rocking Loire more.

Fran flushed a little. "Well... it's amazing what you can do with nine thousand gil worth of dress..." She petted her stomach lightly. "Now I just like I swallowed the Moogle Eight."

Penelo nodded at Vaan. "Besides. I might marry a prince!" She teased, nudging Vaan playfully, before looking at Fran. "Aw, Fran! You look beautiful now!"

Riku smiled softly at Sora, leaning over to kiss his cheek tenderly.

Rinoa smiled softly, raising her eyebrows at the amount Fran paid for her dress. "Woooow~! You paid so much!!"

Balthier gave Squall a smirk, nuzzling at Fran. "You look beautiful, Fran. You always do," he whispered against her cheek.

Vaan slapped Penelo's backside lightly. "I'm the nearest you're getting to a prince, missy." He murmured, huggling her tight.

Sora blushed brightly and stole a quick kiss, nuzzling his nose against Riku's cheek.

Seifer chuckled lightly. "I guess when it's not your gil it doesn't matter, huh?"

Squall gave Rinoa a light nudge. "I bet some of the ones you looked at weren't far off that price tag." He murmured, even though the wedding that never happened was still a little sensitive for him.

Fran smiled soft, laughing at Seifer's words. "Every gil was earned through hard work. Piracy isn't as easy as it looks, especially when you are partner to the Legendary Balthier."

Penelo gave a slight yelp at the slap, laughing as she nuzzled into Vaan more.

Riku returned the kiss, blushing a little. It still felt a little strange to be so openly affectionate in public.

Rinoa laughed soft, leaning against Squall. "I was modest when looking for prices, I'll have you know," she murmured. She gave a soft laugh to Fran's words. "Yes, well, I'm sure it's not all that easy when you are the Legendary Balthier, hm?"

The pirate gave a slight laugh, smiling lightly. "It isn't all that difficult when raiding a vacant place but places with people... tricky business," he replied.

Vaan smiled slightly. "Yeah, I mean I still get caught on occasion but a lot less than I used to." He added.

Sora squeezed Riku's hand, leaning to whisper in his ear. "Don't worry. No one's gonna get weird about us, okay?"

Seifer watched more of the tape, watching the ceremony finish and everyone cheering and whistling.

Squall pressed another soft kiss against Rinoa's head, before getting up off the sofa arm, carrying Loire to his crib, switching on the baby monitor before returning.

Fran laughed softly at Balthier, ruffling his hair. "I'm sure it must be terrible... all those adoring fans..."

Penelo rose an eyebrow at Vaan. "The only reason you don't get caught is because you have me with you!"

Riku nodded at Sora's words, smiling a little before stealing another kiss.

Rinoa took this opportunity to slip her hand into Squall's, smiling softly at him before just leaning against him.

Balthier scoffed, shaking his head. "It's dreadful, darling. Having commoners, nobles and royals alike all on their knees in adoration is horrible." He chuckled.

Vaan grumbled and pinned Penelo to the sofa, blowing a raspberry on her neck. "I get caught more when I'm with you!!"

Sora smiled and returned the kiss, flushing bright at the sight of Vaan on Penelo but just settling against Riku's side.

Seifer scrunched his nose up at Rinoa holding Squall's hand but said nothing, instead watching more.

Squall settled back on the arm of the sofa, brushing his fingertips against Rinoa's fingers as he watched the video, a soft smile playing on his lips.

"I'm sure that's not the only thing they're doing on their knees." Fran teased, shifting a little to get comfy.

Penelo squeaked and wriggled, whapping Vaan playfully. "Oh that is such a lie!"

Riku cuddled Sora up, turning his attention back to the video. It all looked so much fun.

Rinoa smiled lightly then, suddenly, the movie stopped. "Oh! End of tape one! I'll put the next one in." She murmured, getting up.

Balthier flicked her ear before kissing her cheek. "Not anymore, love. I assure you. Well, not all of them." He teased.

Vaan chuckled and snuggled into Penelo, smiling lightly.

Sora blushed brightly, smiling as Riku cuddled him up, nuzzling into him lovingly.

Seifer stretched as the video ended, running a hand through his hair and rubbing his eye.

Squall gave a chuckle. "Pee breaks for all." He teased, shifting on the sofa arm to get comfier, rubbing his torso where the spike had pierced him.

Fran laughed and settled into Balthier's embrace, pulling his arms around her again, stroking her stomach. Krja curled up on the floor, yawning squeakily as she drifted to sleep.

Penelo smiled at Vaan, stealing a soft kiss, settling against him lightly. "Part two! Yay!"

Riku smiled at Sora, resting his head on his hands as he watched the screen again.

Rinoa laughed and crouched to change the tape, knocking the stack over. "Aw, crud..." gathering them up, she picked one she was sure was right and put it in, sitting back down, pressing play on the camera.

Balthier slid his arm away and scooped Krja up, nipping in quickly to lay her with Loire before slumping to sit between Fran and Rinoa again. "Squall? You okay?" He asked, noting where the young man was rubbing.

Vaan smiled and nuzzled at Penelo, resting his head against her neck and smiling lightly, trying to stay awake as the tape started.

Sora curled up next to Riku, smiling softly as he watched the tape, which was suddenly Squall in a room on his own...?

Seifer scrunched his nose up. "Well. We didn't want your masturbation videos, chicken-wuss." Seifer teased.

Squall gave a nod, rubbing more. "Mm. I'm fine." He turned his attention to the screen, brow furrowing a little. "This... this isn't the right video, Rin... That's the video I made for Loire..." He murmured.

Fran instantly curled into Balthier's side again, laying her legs across his lap, laying her head on his shoulder.

Penelo blinked up at the screen, blushing a little at Seifer's words. "Aw. Maybe we should change it!"

Riku frowned and nuzzled Sora more, nudging him lightly.

Rinoa hugged Squall's arm, smiling softly. "Let's just watch a little bit as a break, Squall. It can't be all that embarrassing!!"

Balthier chuckled and snuggled Fran up, smooching her cheek and watching Squall's video to Loire.

Vaan flopped down on top of Penelo, burying his face in her chest. "Shush. Your voice is loud when I'm down here," he joked.

Sora blinked at Riku, leaning to steal a kiss before tugging the older teen's arm around him, shivering slightly.

Seifer scoffed slightly. "This isn't really to Loire. You're gonna start jerking off soon, right Squally-boy?"

Squall shifted uneasily. "It's private... It was a video I did for him incase I die during the battle with Mickey..." He murmured, blushing a little as they all watched the video of him pouring his heart out to his son.

Fran toyed with Balthier's hair softly, relaxing in his hold, watching the video.

Penelo flushed and threaded her fingers through Vaan's hair. "Comfy?"

Riku held Sora close to him, rubbing his arms gently. He kissed his lover's lips lightly.

Rinoa smiled lightly. "Oh, look! It's Balthier! Did you pour your heart out to my son, too?" She teased, nudging him.

"Oh, yes. I told him all about what a nutcase his mother is and how deranged his father is." He replied, smirking at her.

Vaan nodded, nuzzling into her chest and smiling brightly. "Very comfy. I got two pillows," he teased quietly.

Sora smiled and kissed back, nipping Riku's lower lip before watching more of the video, noticing how the voices got slightly quieter when they were talking to each other rather than the camera.

Seifer frowned slightly, realising how intimate the conversation was, even if they were just discussing the war.

Squall frowned a little. Hadn't Balthier turned the camera off by this point? He scrunched up his nose a little. "Okay. We've seen enough. Let's get back to the wedding video now."

Fran scrunched her nose up at Squall's reaction, lifting her gaze to Balthier questioningly.

Penelo chuckled soft at Vaan, petting his hair more, smiling a little. "You can't see the video from down there though."

Riku watched the video. Even if they were just discussing the war, they both gave off an electric chemistry.

Rinoa scooted forward on her seat, trying to hear just what was being said, noticing they were kissing every few moments. Okay, so she had no right to be jealous now, but it was still a bit... awkward.

Balthier glanced at Squall before looking at Fran, trying to look innocent. "Oh, we were just... he needed someone to comfort him. It was... a difficult discussion..." he murmured.

Vaan listened to the conversations, keeping his face buried. "It's fine, Pen. I like being here." He murmured.

Sora flushed bright, cuddling Riku's arm as he watched the video. "They look like they're gonna do it..." he whispered in Riku's ear.

Seifer's jaw tensed and he watched as they began getting more intimate, frowning as Squall's shirt came off. "What... the Hell?!"

Squall shifted awkwardly, wriggling off of the sofa arm to try and turn the damned video off. It was embarrassing enough without anyone seeing anymore of it.

Fran's brows furrowed. Squall's sudden want to turn it off made her uneasy. It was apparent there was far more than a few kisses going on on that video.

Penelo blinked at the screen, sitting up a little as she pushed Vaan's face away gently.

Riku nodded at Sora's words, eyes wide as he watched the screen.

Rinoa slapped Squall's hands away and shifted the camera out of reach. "What's the problem? You've got something to hide?" She asked, eyes on the screen.

Balthier covered his face with one hand, unable to move with Fran's legs over him. "Turn it off, Rinoa..."

The teen shifted to sit up, eyes wide as he watched Squall's pants be removed, eyes widening even more as Balthier began jerking him off. "Woah..."

Sora gasped, eyes widening before he buried his face against Riku, peeking a little bit to watch.

Seifer frowned more, watching the video. "Hn. So much for 'to love, honour and cherish', huh?"

Squall facepalmed, mostly to hide the blush burning his cheeks. This wasn't happening. This was all a bad dream. Right? Right?! He let out a heavy sigh, unable to find any words of explanation.

Fran swallowed hard, getting off of Balthier's lap to stand. Her eyes welled with tears that she refused to let fall. "E-Excuse me... I need some air..." She murmured, quickly exiting the room.

Penelo stared at the screen, eyes wide and mouth hanging open as she watched the pirate and the ex-commander engaging in such acts.

Riku blushed bright. "Double woah..." He murmured, shifting a little, unsure whether to watch or look away.

Rinoa watched Fran leave before settling her eyes back on the screen, shaking her head slightly. "You two are... just..."

Balthier shifted to get up, intent on following Fran out. "Fran, wait...!" He called after her.

Vaan darted in front of Balthier, pushing at his chest. "Don't. Just leave her." He growled, following Fran instead, moving to wrap his arms around her. "Fran..."

Sora shrank into Riku, watching a little and flushed bright, squirming at how much tighter his tight jeans suddenly felt.

Seifer shook his head with a bitter laugh. "They're fucking selfish, that's what they are, Rinoa." Seifer replied, unable to really look away.

Tears welled in Squall's eyes. He swallowed hard, not really sure where to look or what to say. Way to majorly screw up, Squall. He had hurt everyone he cared about in a matter of seconds.

Fran pulled from Vaan's embrace, knowing if she didn't that those tears would fall. "I am fine..." Her voice was shaky. "I just need a little air..."

Penelo frowned watching the screen for a moment longer before turning her attention to Balthier and Squall. "Why would you do that? Why would you cheat on Fran? I don't understand..."

Riku felt awkwardly out of place in the middle of all of this. He held Sora, petting his hair lightly. "Maybe we should go?" He whispered to his lover.

Rinoa switched the camera off, sighing heavily and shifting to stand. "Perhaps everyone should be going now, hm?" She suggested, moving to go and get Krja from Loire's room.

Balthier pinched the bridge of his nose. "Because I am the world's biggest prick, that is why, Penelo." As Rinoa returned with Krja he held her close, kissing her cheek. "Squall... I'll leave the Strahl open," he murmured, leaving Rinoa's house.

Vaan blinked at Balthier as he came out, frowning. "You're such a dick, Balthier. Seriously." He scooped Krja from his arms and headed off towards his own airship.

Sora nodded slightly and shifted to get his shoes back on, standing up and heading to the door. "We'll come visit again, Rinoa... um... sorry about... yeah..." He flushed bright, leaving.

Seifer shook his head, settling back in his chair, covering his face with his hand. "Genius, Squall. Way to break up a marriage before it's even off the ground."

Squall rubbed his eyes, trying to stop the tears that threatened to fall. He had no right to cry. He swallowed hard. "Seifer... Don't okay? Just... don't. I feel crap enough as it is without you rubbing it in..."

Fran stood silently, staring off into the distance. Her vision was blurry with tears. Her hand rested against her stomach, her legs trembling a little. She felt dizzy, the stress on top of her already high blood pressure thanks to the pregnancy was making her feel most ill.

Penelo frowned and said a quick goodbye to Seifer and Rinoa, before running after Vaan. "Vaan! What are you doing? You can't just kidnap Krja!"

Riku nodded at Sora's words. "Um... yeah. It was a nice night until... yeah... We'll visit again real soon!"

Rinoa waved everyone off before curling her legs under herself, looking at Seifer and Squall. "You wanna stay here tonight, Squall?" She asked quietly.

Balthier ran a hand through his hair, looking at the floor. "Fran I..." He fell silent, unsure of anything he could really say.

Vaan scrunched his nose up. "We're babysitting tonight. I think it's a better place to be than in the middle of arguments."

Sora squeezed Riku's hand, dragging him off out the door, silently past Fran and Balthier and off towards Balamb Garden.

Seifer rolled his eyes, crossing his arms and putting his feet up. "I think you've got nothing between your ears, Squall. Seriously. No brain at all."

Squall curled up on the sofa, hugging his knees to his chest, tears rolling down his cheeks. "I never meant to hurt anyone." He never did. He truly was an idiot. An idiot driven by lust.

"Save it, Balthier. There is nothing you can say that I haven't heard before." Fran murmured, trying to shrug it off, trying not to sound as hurt as she felt.

Penelo walked at Vaan's side. "But all her stuff is on the Strahl... Besides, I bet Fran needs a hug... I don't think we should leave them alone... they might kill each other..."

Riku allowed himself to be dragged until they were out of sight.

Rinoa sighed lightly, watching Squall for a moment before looking at Seifer for help. "I... um... Squall, look... it's pretty obvious you're in love with Balthier and... as much as I hate myself for saying this... if he's who you want, you can't keep doing this. Just make it clear and leave him to decide or just stop sleeping with him."

Balthier swallowed thickly, crossing his arms over his chest. "I... think I should tell you the truth for once." He murmured, chewing his lower lip a moment later. "I... I love you, Fran. You're my wife, the mother of my children, the woman I love most but... I love Squall. I can't change that and I don't sleep with him constantly, that was just... a mistake. No... not a mistake... a..."

Vaan shoved Krja into Penelo's arms. "What are we supposed to do, Penelo? We're not involved, we can't get involved, as much as I want to, alright??"

Seifer sighed slightly, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Rinoa. That's stupid. He can't do that. He'll just lose both of them if he makes Balthier choose."

Squall curled up more, hugging his knees. "I couldn't make him choose, because I know he wouldn't choose me." He muttered, burying his head against his knees.

"I am not a fool, Balthier. This I know already. This I knew when he moved aboard the Strahl. Yet you do not need to rub the fact in my face." Fran wrapped her arms around herself, her legs momentarily giving way, causing her to stumble a little.

Penelo frowned and held Krja close. "But we are involved, Vaan! They're our friends!"

Rinoa sighed softly, scooting closer and curling her arm around Squall. "You don't know that. You'll never know unless you try." He murmured.

"Fran, no one was meant to see that. Neither of us knew the camera was still recording..." Balthier caught hold of Fran's arms, keeping her on her feet. "What's wrong?"

Vaan shook his head, sighing slightly. "We're their friends, Pen, but it's their problem. All we can do is let them talk."

Seifer sighed, shaking his head. "Rinoa, what's the point in him doing that? It'll just get his heart broken. You want that for him?"

Squall curled up more, wishing the ground would just eat him up. "Look... it doesn't matter what I feel for Balthier, because we're simply not meant to be together. We never were!" He murmured, letting out a heavy sigh. "I'm just an idiot that falls in love too easily and then can't fall out of it."

Fran shook her head. "Nothing..." She murmured, but as soon as she pulled away from Balthier, she collapsed.

Penelo sighed, holding Krja closer, pouting a little. "I hope they'll be okay..."

Rinoa curled her arms around Squall, kissing his head, rocking him a little bit. "Hey... you guys have a chemistry you and I never had, Squall. If there ever were two people destined to be in love, it's you two." She murmured against his hair.

Balthier instantly knelt at her side, scooping her up. "Fran... Squall!!! Help!!" He shouted, rocking his wife slightly.

Vaan frowned slightly, hearing Balthier shouting but not hearing just what he said. "What was that...?"

Seifer had been about to say something then suddenly Balthier was shouting for help. He got up, opening the door to see Fran and Balthier on the floor.

Squall's eyes widened and he was instantly on his feet, rushing out to Balthier and Fran. "What happened?!" He asked, kneeling down beside them.

Fran was unconscious for only moments before coming around again. She blinked her eyes open, looking a little dazed and disorientated.

Penelo shook her head. "I don't know... Let's go check it out..." She murmured, holding Krja against her as she started to run back towards Rinoa's house.

Rinoa crouched down, reaching out to touch Fran's forehead. "She's running a fever. Maybe you guys should get her to Balamb Garden to see the doctor."

Balthier scooped Fran up, holding her close, his heart pounding hard and his breathing shaking as he held in tears.

Vaan rushed back, eyes widening at the sight. "Fran?! What's wrong?? What happened?!"

Seifer ran a hand through his hair. "Rinoa, you stay here with Squall. I'll take them up to Garden." He murmured.

Squall shook his head. "N-No... I want to go too! I can't just sit back and wait..." He murmured, feeling most guilty that his and Balthier's home porn may have been the trigger.

Fran rubbed her eyes, blinking a little. "I... I'm fine... Really, there is no need for all this fuss. No doubt it is the moment exciting the little one is all."

Penelo squeaked softly. For a split-second the thought that Balthier may have punched her entered her mind before she quickly pushed it away. balthier may be a cheat, but he was no woman beater.

Rinoa nodded slightly to Seifer but frowned as Squall demanded to go too. "Alright... I'll look after Krja if you want?" She opened her arms, for Penelo to give Krja over.

Balthier kissed Fran's cheek, nuzzling lightly. "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... we need to get you to Garden, Fran. You must have a check-up..."

Vaan swallowed thickly, chewing his lower lip a moment later. "You... you want us to come with you?" He asked quietly.

Seifer frowned a little at Squall but gave a slight nod. "Alright. Garden. Now." And with that he was leading the party to Garden.

Squall threaded his fingers tenderly through Fran's hair, petting her ear, frowning at the heat her skin held. "I'm sorry too, Fran..." He whispered.

"I am fine. Really. I just wish to go home. There is no need for all this fuss. The little one and I just wish to go home and sleep." Fran murmured.

Penelo handed Krja over to Rinoa, feeling a little awkward. "Um... Maybe we shouldn't all crowd Fran..."

Rinoa took the child and cuddled her close. "Then, Balthier, Squall, Seifer, you take Fran to Garden and the rest of us will wait, hm?"

Balthier gave a nod, following after Seifer with Fran in his arms, falling silent now he headed along with her.

Vaan gave a nod and ran a hand through his hair. "Pen and I'll wait on our airship... come get us if something happens..."

Seifer sighed heavily as he walked, shoving his hands deep in the pockets of his coat, watching his boots as he walked.

Squall fell in step beside Seifer, giving a heavy sigh of his own.

Fran rested her head on Balthier's shoulder, one arm curled around his neck, the other resting on her stomach, rubbing the baby bump.

Penelo took hold of Vaan's hand. "Yeah... As soon as there's news, let us know..."