Deciding to walk over to her after he noticed Aunt Greta returning to sit with the rest of the women in the hut, Orion carefully observed Fiona's reaction as he approached and took a seat next to her.
"I don't think it's a good idea for you to be sitting alone," Orion gently stated, his concern apparent in his eyes. "How are you doing? How are you currently feeling?" he asked with genuine care, noticing her hand rubbing her stomach as she looked down momentarily before meeting his gaze.
"Well, as you can see, I am very much well, and even pregnant at that," Fiona replied with a cheerful chuckle, but Orion could also detect a hint of exhaustion behind her smile.
Among all the women in the room, Fiona was the only one with whom Orion had the least connection. They had spoken several times, but only as acquaintances during the awakening ceremony. Now, with her being one of the first women he had impregnated, Orion looked at her intently and asked, "Are you sure?"