I was surprised for a moment at his urgency, and gave him a chagrined smile. "I confess it did not even occur to me... at home we must invoke the blessings of Eisheth in order to have children." I looked down at my hand splayed lightly against his ribs, flushing a little in embarrassment. "Foolish to think the same would apply here, of course... in any case, it is not the right time of the month," I said softly, hoping it would ease his worry at least a small amount.