Asif
Asif was eager to welcome his new child to their family. The birth of their daughter or son would be bright spot in difficult times, made even more joyous by their recent reunion with their friends.
That didn't mean he was able to relax entirely, though. In addition to the general anxiety caused by his wife giving birth when the world around them was so dangerous, it worried Asif that Lina had not been able to get sufficient prenatal care. Until they had found Chase, Lina had not seen a doctor - it was simply too risky to go to a medical facility where Lina would surely be recognized as a Lycan when they started taking readings and samples. Chase had examined her and reported that mother and developing baby both seemed healthy, but there was no way to perform an ultrasound scan to get a closer look. They would have to just hope for the best.
It also concerned Asif that even though Lina was due practically any minute, they had very little in the way of baby supplies. Having to travel so light, they hadn't been able to save much of anything from Taara's infancy. They had their photos, but while those contained lovely memories, it wouldn't help from a practical standpoint when it came to caring for their new little one. The Zaidi family was accustomed to living a simple life, but even so, a baby required some provisions.
When he heard that a shopping trip was planned, Asif realized he could allay at least one of his worries by purchasing some supplies. "Do you mind if I tag along?" he asked. "I need to pick up some things for the baby."
If he could at least stock up on diapers and other necessities, things would go a lot more smoothly when the baby was born.
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