Parent's Pride|Poldora

[Skittlebug]

"Packleader!"A young boy rushes through the clan excitedly looking for Thavan, he was on an important mission from the midwife.

[Kender Bard]

Thavan wasn't very far. He was doing odd jobs to keep himself busy but his mind wasn't in it. He'd almost cut his hand three times trying to carve and had given it up and resigned himself to simply stacking wood. He glanced over at the boy. "What is it?" he asked anxiously.

[Skittlebug]

"The midwife sent for you, they're back at your hut." The boy nearly jumps up and down.

[Kender Bard]

"Good lad!" Thavan replied quickly, ruffling his hair as he sprinted by the child for his hut. "Aakel!" he called out, voice raised excitement and a bit of fear.

[Skittlebug]

The boy hesitates for a moment, then follows along behind Thavan, curious.

The midwife's daughter is waiting outside the hut, and grins as she sees Thavan running. She bobs her head, catching on to his worry. "All's well so far Packleader, as comfortable as we can make it, though it could still be some time now."

[Kender Bard]

Thavan looked at the girl anxiously. "Is she going to be safe? How long is 'some time'? What am I supposed to do for Worg's sake?!"

He was so wound up his spines began to stiff and rise.

[Skittlebug]

She shakes her head, "Don't worry for starters, and it can be different with everyone, maybe a mark, maybe half the day. Why don't you come inside to see her, you can speak with my mother too."

[Kender Bard]

"Okay," Thavan agreed, swallowing down his nervousness. He truly hoped Aakel wouldn't be mad at him, like when they'd first found out she was pregnant. He forced a few deep breaths and relaxed his quills before stepping inside. "Aakel?" he called out softly.

[Skittlebug]

Aakel had been made as comfortable as possible with extra blankets and cushions. It's obvious that she is uncomfortable but her pride isn't letting her complain, at least not yet. When she hears Thavan she tries to sit up taller and is stopped by the midwife's hand on her shoulder. She gives the woman a stubborn glare, but stays where she is. "Over here Thavan."

[Kender Bard]

Thavan smiled slightly and hastened to Aakel's side, reaching for her hand and leaning over to kiss her forehead. "How are you feeling?" he asked her anxiously. "Is there anything you want or need, my love? Anything I can do?"

[Skittlebug]

Aakel manages a smirk, glancing to the midwife and her daughter. "Unless you can make this go any faster, I think they've got everything managed. Her face tightens as another contraction comes and goes. "Just, stay here, all right?"

[Kender Bard]

"All right," Thavan replied. He was still fidgeting and fussy, but he did his level best to keep calm. Stroking her hair helped considerably. "I won't leave your side, I promise."

[Skittlebug]

It proves to be a long day, with not much happening for many marks. It's nearly dark when the first cries sound out from within the tent. Very loud cries, piercing even for those within the tent.


"Certainly healthy." The midwife comments as she checks the babe over. "A girl, looks like she might take after her mother too."


Aakel, physically and mentally exhausted, can't help bearing her teeth protectively as the midwife looks over her pup. Her pup.

[Kender Bard]

Thavan took a more positive stance, swelling up with pride so that he felt he would burst. "A girl!" he exclaimed excitedly. "She'll be as beautiful as you, Aakel." He leaned down to give her a brief kiss. "My lovely, perfect girls."

[Skittlebug]

The midwife grins, unable to help catching onto his exuberance. "I'm sure she'll be just as strong too," she adds, handing the babe to Aakel, now pleased that she's healthy.

Aakel takes the girl a little cautiously at first, cradling her as if she might break. The little girl finally stops wailing and peers up at her parents with big blue eyes, a Beast sign obvious just above her right eye. Aakel beams back at her. "Do you think her eyes will stay blue?" She asks the midwife, liking the idea.

"Hard to say, they start out blue more often than not, but might change in a season or two."