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Pulling on his clothing, River hurried to the large bathroom attached to his sleeping room. He hurried to begin filling the gigantic in-ground tub with cool water, as it filled he hurried to remove his clothes, a high pitched whine escaping as his abdomen cramped. He had almost forgotten to remove the jewelry on his head before slipping into the water, scales slowly revealing themselves in patches over his body, his fingers and toes more webbed than before. His hands pressed against his belly as he curled up under the water, knees rubbing together as he squirmed, a viscous warm substance leaking from his bottom. Little whines and moans escaped but were muffled by the water, rolling onto his belly, his claws scraped the stone bottom as he panted.

The door to the bathroom clicked shut behind Geordo, he took a deep, slow breath as he stepped closer to the tub. Purple eyes met him as the smaller man peaked out of the water, He reached forward and brushed a finger gently across the small scales on his cheekbone. "I am very sorry to have triggered such an aggressive first heat, River, I swear to you that i will not allow anyone to touch you, and i will comfort you the best i can," River let a small purr slip as he nuzzled his cheek against his palm, his clawed and webbed hands grasping the edge of the tub as he tried to get himself closer. "Sh sh sh, let's get you to the bed, i have brought food for you, and warm body oils to massage into any sore muscles," He had only a second to grab a towel before the man fell over the edge of the tub, catching him, he wrapped him up and cradled him like a child as he whimpered. Geordo's nostrils flared as his scent intensified, no longer diluted by the bath, a deep rumble in his chest only making him perfume his scent even more. River nuzzled his face against Geordo's chest, claws gently scraping against what flesh was exposed as he trembled. "It's alright, sh, i know you cannot control this," He said with a gruff undertone, his cheeks flushed as he tried to ignore his desire. He carefully dried him off before pulling a loose top on over his head, and he adverted his gaze as he helped him into loose bottoms. His large hands gently rested on the smaller man's belly, palms warm as a soft glow came from them. River was lying with his back on Geordo's chest, hands clutching a pillow that had his children's clothing on it as he inhaled their scent as the man heated his sore belly. "I- I am so sorry Prince Geordo, i am burdening you and others... i am so ashamed," He said with tears pricking the corners of his eyes, pillow held up to his face to try and hide. Geordo let a grumbling purr out as he gave him a gentle squeeze, his face pressed to his shoulder as he kept his eyes shut. "You are no burden, no need to feel ashamed, and no reason to apologize, i triggered this, and i am sorry, but i am pleased to know you feel similarly to I," He grumbled, fingers gently pressing into the man's belly only to feel him squirm. "I will do nothing but comfort you and ensure you stay fed and hydrated, i will not force myself onto you in this time, or ever, once this has passed i wish to spend more time with you, courtship of sorts, build a stronger bond between us, and with your children,"

River rolled to be face to face with him, face flushed as his excited member was pressed against the man. "I- I am new to these feelings, i don't fully understand them... but i know you are telling the truth, and it is making those feelings burn stronger," He weakly said, he wanted to lean forward and press his lips to Geordo's, but he decided to snuggle against his chest instead. The next day he was visited by his children, emotions running high he began to cry while he held them. Astra was worried for her Papa, she was still young so he had never told her about a heat, but Queen Hannah told her that he would be alright in a few days. Elios happily snuggled against his Papa, his small hands kneading at his slightly swollen chest. "Papa, you have a chest, why?" He asked with a head tilt, River gave a small smile even though his chest ached. "Just a temporary swelling, Papa will be back to normal soon," The boy nodded his head in agreement, then snuggled into his Papa's hold. Geordo stayed in the room, eyes soft as he watched the man and his children. He couldn't help but think about what he might look like, swollen with his seed, their newly born child nursing from him, and how beautiful he would be chasing after their horde of children. "Your Highness, you like our Papa, will you marry him? Will that make you our father?" Astra asked him, she kept her face neutral, so he couldn't tell how she felt. "Well, one day I hope to be lucky enough to marry him, and though I would like to be your father, that is up to you and Elios, you may choose me to be your father or just your papa's husband," She hummed as she looked back at her sleeping papa and brother, when she returned to facing him she smiled. "I think I would like that... having you as my father," She looked down, He smiled as he gently pulled her in for a short hug, she doesn't like to be held for long. "I would be honored to be your father, but first I have to get your papa to say yes to marrying me," He chuckled, Astra hummed as she crossed her arms. "You better keep your word," She said sternly, he agreed that he would, and she then hurried to go cuddle with her papa.