One Time Two Times

The sound of mewling babes didn't escape her alabaster ears, she felt herself smiling softly. No she didn't feel any love for their father, but she knew she'd love them. Tana was quick to invite her in and Vail made all haste. The day was bright, and the sun's light blazed bright enough Vail could make out Tana and the three babies close to her side. They were a little harder to make out with the furs beneath them, but she could make out the difference in size. She smiled at their tiny forms and made herself comfortable.

Tana had amassed her own collection of herbs, Vail inhaled the scent and it reminded her of home. The smell of new babies mixed with herbs as the crisp winter air. There was little better than this, she felt another rush of excitement that was overwhelmed with anxiety as the question she avoided within skimmed her mind.

"I came to check on you and meet the babies of course." She spoke softly, "Everyone seems to have healthy lungs." Vail leaned down to get a better look, wondering if Tana might let her hold one. "I just left Shaye, Rhyme and their new babies. Two little girls." She sighed softly, feeling that asking Tana how many times they'd had to try before conceiving might be inappropriate. She had no idea she'd let some information slip that Tana was not yet privy too.