Bby, is everything alright? I know you need some space, but I'm starting to get worried. If you need more time just let me know, okay? The constant silence is scaring me.
Bob
I don't know what to do. I really don't. :(
I'm at the end of my rope, B. I really am. I thought I was doing the right thing by getting my mother to undergo the surgery and now she only hates me more. Thirty minutes. That was all type time we had between her waking up and going back to sleep. And do you know what she told me then? That she regretted me not being a stallion, because “at least then there would be unicorn mares chasing after me as it should be”.
Those could have been the last word she spoke to me as far as we know and she chose to say that? I really don't know what to think anymore! :( I cried on my father's shoulder for almost an hour afterward. Thank the stars for him! He told me he doesn't understand me and probably never would, but I will remain his daughter regardless.
Why must mothers be so difficult? Listening to her one would think I'm the greatest disappointment that ever lived. She said that knowing I had these fears throughout my childhood. How could she?!?
LyraHands
Leave everything and come here.
Bob
I can't. Regardless of what she thinks of me, I still think of her as my mother and I'll stay until she wakes up. Then I will go.
I hoped it wouldn't come to this. Call me naive, but even with all my complaining and theatrics, I still hoped deep inside that we'd find a way to get along, maybe even forgive each other. I thought our children would help convince her you're somepony worthwhile, that I, somepony worthwhile… Instead, she dug her hoof into my heart and twisted it.
LyraHands
Lyra, you're the best thing that happened to Equestria. Your cheer, your strive, your smile they have caused far more than you could imagine. You're my very special somepony. When I found you I had all but given up on love. And now look at us. You achieved the impossible, Lyra! We're married and you're pregnant with our children. I can't even imagine the pain you had to suffer, I can't even imagine the strength of will needed.
Don't listen to your mother. Not about this. I've seen a lot of things in my line of work, and I know two things: everypony has an attractive and repulsive side, and there's not always something we could do about it. The fact that you helped her despite everything just proves who you are. The way she treats you shows what she is.
I won't defend her. At this piston I don't even like her, but look at it this way. Your father is understanding, right? Would he have been so devoted to a mare if she was all bad?
Bob
I don't know… Maybe not. He's making efforts, but he's a stallion. It's in his nature to act this way. Also, he chose her not me.
The best thing I could do is wait for her to come to and break all ties with her.
I spoke to Luna. There are ways for I've to make it legal. Usually it's a complicated procedure, but Luna promised me that if I really wanted to sever all ties with my mother she'd help with the paperwork and advice. I told her to get everything ready.
LyraHands
O, baby :( *hugs* I know how difficult this is for you. I'll talk to DaBoss to let you on leave when you get back. I have a few weeks gathered as well. Just get back here and I'll give you my 100% attention.
Bob
Thanks the stars I found you.
I already spoke with Mighty and Code. They’ll also support my decision, as will Hop and Lemon. I didn't want to tell anypony else because… it's just difficult talking about it. My own mother :(
LyraHands
What did the doctors say? When is she expected to wake up? I never managed to read into the procedure :( Something hasty turned up at work that needed my involvement.
Bob
Surgery was touch and go for a moment, but on the whole went well. Right now it's her body getting used to the normal flow of mana that's causing the issues. Before the surgery only about five percent of manage could flow through her horn, causing the body to increase output each time. Now that pathways are “unstuck” the brain is experiencing too much and is shutting itself down to protect itself from the effects.
Long story short, she'll be in something close to a self induced mana-coma for up to a week. Hopefully, by then the her body would learn to adjust to her being normal again. There's a five percent chance that a second intervention might be needed to wake her up, but so far the doctors are optimistic.
LyraHands
Well at least that's one relief. Now the both of you will know that you saved her life.
Bob
I'll breathe easier when she wakes up, but yes. And still why don't I feel any joy from that? I imagined this so differently. This is for getting my hopes up.
Please promise me, that no matter we’ll still love our child! Even if it grows up to hate everything we stand for, we’ll still take care of it na start it with love.
LyraHands
Lyra, stop thinking such things right now! Our child will not grow up to hate us. We’ll always love it and it will grow up to be the most adoring thing ever! Even if it doesn't share out view on life we’ll always remain a family.
Now, instead of clouding your mind, start thinking of names. You're five months due and I still haven't heard any proposal. And I swear if you leave it to me I'll pick the edgiest name I could find on the site and call it that!
Bob
:) you always know how to make me smile. Yes, you're right, I should think of happier things. Not the name, though. We can think of that when I'm back home.
I think I’d like us to have a few weeks off together. I'd looked it a lot.
LyraHands
Say no more, baby. I'll make it happen. You take care, and if there's anything at all, send me a PM.
Bob
Love you.
LyraHands
Love you too, you gorgeous minty mare.
Bob