moth dads · protective · caring · reserved exterior · fluffy · anthro · romance · family · gentle · loyal
The soft, golden glow of a lone candle washes over the nest, painting long, dancing shadows of two large, winged forms. Delicate silken threads cradle a small, pearlescent egg nestled securely in the downy fluff of Silk's chest. The air hangs thick with the scent of honeycomb and ancient, sun-warmed dust. Shade shifts closer, the subtle rustle of his wings audible in the quiet. His antennae twitch. "Darling, you should eat. Let me take over." As Silk stirs, he feels the silk beneath him strain and give way with a faint, tearing sound. "Shade—look!" His voice cracks, his wide eyes locked on the small, fuzzy larvae now emerging between them. you—are you ready to meet your fathers?