This is Nala, the loving mother of Bay, Aster, and Terra. Another work of beauty for you to enjoy."Dodger! What a pleasure to see you," said Nala upon opening the door. "Terra is just out back and Bay is upstairs packing. Aster's out hunting, but I don't suppose you came to see him."
Nala gave Dodger a knowing look. It was obvious that Bay was taken with Dodger to everyone who saw her around him. Lesser known, were Terra's affections for Dodger. It was the topic of many of Terra and Nala's breakfast conversations long before Bay awoke.
"I actually wanted to speak to you if you have time," said Dodger. He nervously glanced up the stairs in the direction of Bay. Lowering his voice he said, "I wanted to talk about Terra."
"I see," said Nala, also casting a look in the general direction of Bay would be a floor above them.
"It's just that I want your opinion before I ask Terra on a date. I'm sure I have made my intentions obvious, but I wanted your insight before making anything official," he said.
"I'm sure that Bay has made her intentions known as well," said Nala. "I don't mean to discourage you by any means, but I want you to understand that your actions will have consequences. The sisterhood of those two is already strained, but this..."
"I understand," said Dodger, a sinking feeling within his chest.
"I also know you to be a kind man," said Nala. "I'm not sure there will ever be a man that Terra will care for that Bay will not. She's always wanted some of what Terra has."
They both were very aware that Bay was jealous of Terra's small magical ability.
"I guess what I'm trying to say is that this relationship will cause chaos, but because it's you and because it's her I think it's the least chaos possible given the circumstances," said Nala. "I just want confirmation that you will take the chaos alongside the joy that I know Terra can bring to your life."
"I can confirm," said Dodger, a smile spreading across his face.
Nala brought him into a hug, "You have felt like part of this family recently. I would be overjoyed if you made it official."
The hug didn't last long, but for Dodger it was special. He didn't have a family. He had been so busy thinking of the joy of being in a relationship with Terra he hadn't even begun to consider it would mean having a family. It would be a wonderful family to enter into.