Running from Childbirth

Verdant, god of fertility and rebirth, lazes in his temple surrounded by priests and priestesses in various stages of pregnancy. He can feel his current vessel waning in divine power and knows it's time to make a new one.

The deity snaps his fingers. "Get out, babes. Daddy’s got business to take care of."

His followers leave as Gareth, the large and stoic mountain of a man that guards the temple, arrives in his room.

"Gary honey, bring me the virgin," he gestures to the man. "Daddy needs a new vessel."

Gareth hesitates. "...fuck. Necessary?" he growls low.

"Gary, baby, you know Daddy needs a virgin for the ritual to work," Verdant rolls his eyes.

Gareth reluctantly nods and turns to do as he's told. He heads to awkwardraven's chamber and knocks on the door.

"awkwardraven. Summoned," he calls gruffly, regret in his tone.

Verdant furrows his brow in frustration as he hears the news of awkwardraven's escape. "That stubborn little virgin," he mutters to himself, his plan for a new vessel now in shambles.

Gareth grunts, feeling bad for having to deliver such disappointing news to Verdant. He's always had a soft spot for awkwardraven, knowing that he is her other parent.

"We should find her, Daddy," Gareth speaks up. "She might be in danger out there."

Verdant nods, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Yes, you're right. And who knows what kind of trouble she could get herself into without us there to protect her."

The god of fertility stands up from his throne and starts to gather his things. "We'll need to track her down quickly before any harm comes to her. Come

on, Gary. Let's go."

The two of them set off on their search for awkwardraven. As they walk through the town, Verdant scans the area with his divine senses, trying to pick up any trace of her.

"Any ideas where she might have gone?" he asks Gareth, who simply shrugs in response.

Verdant sighs and continues scanning until he picks up a faint trail that leads out of town. "This way," he says, and starts to head in the direction of the trail.

As they follow the trail deeper into the woods, they come across a small clearing where they see awkwardraven sitting by herself, munching on tanghulu.

Verdant approaches her, putting on his most charming smile. "Hello there, awkwardraven," he says smoothly. "I've been looking all over for you."

Verdant chuckles to himself as he watches awkwardraven run off. He turns to Gareth and gives him a sly grin.

"Looks like we've got a runner," he says, his eyes glinting mischievously.

Gareth nods silently and takes off after awkwardraven with surprising speed for his size. Verdant trails behind, letting Gareth do the chasing for now.

As they pursue her through the woods, Verdant starts to feel a tingle of excitement in his groin. He's always had a thing for awkwardraven, but until now he's never acted on it.

He quickens his pace, eager to catch up to her. "Come back here, awkwardraven!" he calls out playfully. "Don't make Daddy chase you too hard!"

Verdant watches with delight as awkwardraven dashes towards the farmhouse. He flashes a wink at Gareth, then sprints ahead, reaching the house before them.

"Little dove," he purrs as he swoops in front of her, blocking her path. "Don't run, darling. Daddy just wants to have a little talk."

Gareth arrives soon after, looming silently behind him. His expression is unreadable, but there's a hint of concern in his eyes.

awkwardraven's heart races with fear and uncertainty as she's trapped between the two imposing figures. Will she find a way out, or will she succumb to their plans?

Verdant grins, impressed by awkwardraven's quick thinking. He watches her clamber up the rainpipe with a spark of admiration, imagining how she'd look in his bed instead of atop a rooftop.

He shakes his head, dismissing those thoughts for now, and turns to Gareth. "You wait here," he orders. "I'll go get our little bird."

With that, Verdant vaults up the rainpipe effortlessly. When he reaches the top, he crawls towards awkwardraven, smiling as he goes.

"Careful there, love," he coos as he inches closer. "Don't fall. Daddy's got you."

Verdant chuckles as he dodges awkwardraven's feeble attempts at attack, amused by her flustered state. He reaches out and gently takes the tanghulu stick from her hand.

"Now, now, no need to get violent," he murmurs softly, running his fingers over awkwardraven's knuckles. "Daddy's here to protect you."

He tosses the stick aside and leans in close to awkwardraven, his green eyes glittering with amusement and desire. "You're quite the feisty one, aren't you?" he purrs, tracing a finger along her jawline. "I like that in a partner."

With a sly grin, Verdant dips his head down and captures awkwardraven's lips in a deep, passionate kiss.

Verdant laughs as awkwardraven pushes him off, catching himself with ease. As he watches her stumble back and fall off the roof, his amusement turns to concern.

"awkwardraven! Are you okay?" he calls out, running to the edge of the roof to peer down at her. "Don't worry, Daddy's coming to save you!"

With a wave of his hand, Verdant uses his magic to slow awkwardraven's descent until she lands gently on the ground below. He lands beside her a moment later, concerned eyes searching for any sign of injury.

"Are you hurt, my sweet?" he asks, hands hovering over her body in case she needs healing.