Heavy is the Burden

Erani seemed to delighted to see Soleil pregnant again. Her tail wagged and she grinned widely, ?Indeed. I can see the eagerness from here. How many do you think there are?" Soleil tipped her head a bit. "I really don't know! This time feels different from last but I'm not sure if that means more or less!" Soleil loved puppies but the thought of having more than four intimidated her.

?My den has several alcoves in it, you can take one for yourself. And once your litter is old enough to move and your den is dried out, you could move them in. I?ll happily help. And I think my daughters would love the chance to see a birthing. I?m hoping one of them will take to our Craft. I don?t think either of my sons are going to be healers. Castiel takes after his father, and Gabriel.. Well, he?s Gabriel. Wandering the world and he?s not even a yearling yet. I worry for him.? She nodded at Erani's offer, "Thank you, Erani, you're too kind." Letting her continue, her final words were enough to make her smile weakly, "He will be fine, I'm sure. It wouldn't be right to hold them back from doing what they desire and, in my opinion, it makes them more well rounded to get a sense of the world."

And then there was Gael. She had been told he was back but had started to doubt it, since she seemed to be the only one yet to see him. Erani seemed the least bit surprised to see him, asking him how he was today. "I've been well ma'am. Excuse me, but what was your name again? I don't remember too many Valhallan faces since I have been gone for so long." Soleil pipped up, "Erani."

Gael grinned at her, folding to the ground as he drew near to her, laying his affection upon her. "You could say that. I've missed you mom." His words rang in her head, shadowed by Erani's gentle agreement. She licked at his face, neck craned over him. Her kissing covering every inch of his face that she could reach. "Where have you been hiding, silly boy? Everyone seems to have seen you but me!"