Finally!

*Valentine* · 09-28-2015, 08:04 PM

Once Rhythm was comfortable Valentine lay down beside her. Before he too could get situate himself Integra was back, her voice ringing down the den entrance. Once more Valentine got to his paws and padded closer to pick up the herbs she'd dropped. "Thank you, Integra, I appreciate you going to grab that," he said, tone grateful. Her thoughtfulness and eagerness would most definitely be remembered.

After backing back down into the den Valentine gently placed the herbs within Rhythm's reach before once again lay down beside her, pausing only once to nuzzle Rhythm's cheek and nose the prairie dog fur in closer around her, and just in time too. He was very aware of the next contraction Rhythm felt and when she leaned into him he set about licking the space between her ears in the hopes that the gentle, rhythmic ministrations would have a soothing effect. Throughout the labor that would bring their first child into the world, Valentine would continue trying (possibly in vain, he wasn't sure) to be useful. All she had to do was ask and she would receive. If she were to decide she was tired of seeing his face and wanted him gone, he'd stand outside the den without complaint. If she were to want something outside the packlands he'd fetch it and it would be the fastest he'd ever run.

Valentine alternated between grooming her and murmuring words of encouragement until Rhythm's gasp and her suddenly diverted attention had him straining over her to see. The puppy's impossibly tiny form was very starling, especially when compared to how big and pumpkin-headed some of his other kids had been as newborns, but nonetheless Valentine was immediately enamored with her. "She's beautiful, Rhythm." The seconds ticked by without a sound from the pup which began to make him a little nervous. Every other newborn he'd ever seen had eventually protested the vigorous cleaning he or she received. "Here," he said suddenly, "let me." From past experience he knew that even if this was their only one, there was more stuff to come. If she was agreeable he'd gladly take over their daughter's care.

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