Claire Miller | High School Student | Starlight Academy Dorms
Overall, Claire felt relaxed and comfortable. Maya's healing power helped a lot since Claire was in the final stages of pregnancy. Because she was young, it was a little bit more painful. Aside from the usual aches and pains, Claire considered herself lucky to not be dealing with any of the more major pregnancy complications she often heard about during her Doctor's visits. When the other woman talked about how she was an Undine, Claire simply listened, relatively intrigued. While the healing power was quite a gift. She frowned when Maya said that she isn't able to have a soul until she falls in love with a man. As Maya moved her hand to the belly and the tense feeling left, Claire smiled out of relief.
"Well, thank you for that." She said, grateful for the girl's help in making the pain go away.
Shortly after the pain and tense feeling were gone, the baby kicked the palm of Maya's hand.
"Well, that never gets old. Feeling those baby kicks." She smiled, looking down at the belly and even placing her own hand on top of Maya's, as it felt comforting and did, in a way, make Claire feel safe.
Brianna E. Rosario | College Student | Downtown Hospital
Brianna proceeded to follow Dr. Star to her office. However, she did take it slow as she was relatively far along in her pregnancy and this week, she would be starting weekly visits up until the baby is delivered. Gently, while waddling behind Dr. Star, Brianna caressed the growing and firm belly, still astounded by the fact that another life was growing inside of her. Her other hand proceeded to move to her back as they continued to walk through the hall. It was not long until they arrived at the office, where Brianna sat down on the patient table. "Now I know my baby is due in about four weeks. The pregnancy has been going very well. Aside from my check-ups, which will be taking place once a week now, what did we need to go over?" She asked, curious while gently massaging the belly.
Sindy M. Tamura/Iron Sparrow | Software Engineer/Vigilante | Downtown, Harbor
As the reality started settling in, Sparrow's blood ran a little cold. She readied her bow, pulling the string back and had it at the ready. Sadly, with the pregnancy taking its toll on her, the expectant vigilante did not think that her reaction time was up to par. Thankfully, it looks like her silent plea for help was answered. Before the thugs surrounding the pregnant vigilante could make a move, another one showed up, landing next to the Iron Sparrow, seemingly falling from the sky.
Steven Lasket/Tank said:
"I'm so sorry to interrupt you, but I think I can help you with these guys."
"Actually, I'll take all the help I can get. After all, I'm not as fast as I used to be. Not while I'm growing another human being." She responded.
Shortly after, one of the men charged at her. Sparrow released the arrow and since it was a Stick-N-Shock arrow, the man was stunned by the jolt of electricity, and he tumbled to the ground moments after the arrow stuck to his chest. His friends looked at him and proceeded to close in on Sparrow and her new Companion. When one of them got close enough, he was smacked across the face with Sparrow's Bow.
Marissa N. Tamura | Local Baker | Downtown Plaza
The walk was a relaxing one, but nonetheless, Marissa was quite happy to finally be sitting down. Closer to the end of the walk, it started getting a little tougher for her to be walking...or waddling...and standing. It was a little tougher on her back to be standing for extended periods of time. However, sitting for extended periods of time was also bad unless specified otherwise. Overall though, she currently wasn't dealing with any significant pregnancy complications, so Marissa wasn't all that worried.
As she continued to caress the belly and contemplate on what to eat, Strange proceeded to break the silence, asking her how many months it has been. Marissa proceeded to straighten out her hair as she rested her hand on the belly.
"About nine months as of last week." She answered. "I'm due in three weeks, but the baby can arrive between now and then, maybe after. Only about five percent of babies are born on their due date. And I'm not sure if my baby will be one of them." She said before taking a deep breath. "My Sister's due at the end of the week though, so her baby might." Marissa smiled.
"So, Doctor Strange, right? Tell me more about yourself. You might be here a while."