Del frowned as the baby wailed on, only seeming to get more and more unhappy as she tried her usual tricks that always calmed them down. She let them wiggle out to be more on her shoulder, still holding onto them so they wouldn't fall. As they cried on and on, starting to try to convey a message to her, Del kept gently patting their back and hoped her touch would bring them comfort. Little touches here and there followed by wiping their cheeks dry as the tears kept falling.<br/><br/>"Oh, sweetheart, Daddy and Mama are always coming back. You're always with me, in here." She patted her own belly softly. Since their face was level with her, she kissed their forehead and stroked their hair. "You can always make Mama go to sleep to come see you if you're lonely. You've done it before and I'll come right here and play with you." Delphine carefully took a seat on the leaf pile, holding onto the little one so they wouldn't tumble out of her arms. She was trying to make it seem as if she would stay put. "Daddy and Mama are going to stay here with you for as long as we can."