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*Erani* · 07-19-2013, 09:08 PM

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Erani

Erani?s front teeth nipped through a stem on the herbs that she was gathering. She?d left Soleil snoozing in an Alcove in her den after noticing that her stock on mint was low. She cool, refreshing scent of the mint washed through her, a mind sharpening sensation like a breath of cool air. A sharp bark caught her attention. Gael. He?d been visiting Soleil. Ah, it must be time, then. Paws turned and dug in, jaws lightly clenched on the mint, and she loped swiftly to her den, pausing as she came to Gael and Collision. Erani greeted them both with a soft whuff, offering an encouraging smile to Collision, then spoke gently. ?Please, come down the ravine. No use sitting out in the rain. The main chamber of the den has plenty of room, and you won?t be in the way.?

It was a gentle offer. Turning, she loped down the sheltered Ravine path, through the wide play area, and up the natural stone stairs into the den. She dropped the mint on the pile for sorting and padded to the opening of the alcove, taking in the scene with a careful sweep of her eyes.

Soleil strained, regular, powerful contractions, but Erani sensed her unease. A light nod, and she turned back to her herb stock, picking out the plants she needed deftly. Motherwort. Mint, Lavender. Padding back, she slipped into the alcove and dropped the herbs in front of Soleil. She knew the healer would know what to do with them, so no instructions were given. She ran her muzzle lightly over Soleil?s belly. Coming to the rump, she took a gentle smell, gauging the time between now and appearance of the first pup. Her tail flicked slightly. The Lavender would ease anxiety, the mint would keep her focused. The Motherwort would ease the birthing, and hopefully prevent hemorrhage. There was a possibility of a pup coming into the canal wrong.

Erani raised a paw and set it lightly on Soleil?s belly, pressing lightly to feel the movement, and get a feel of positioning. ?How does it feel in there? Anything off?? The questions were voiced in calm tone, as her deep blue eyes observed the contractions, watching the ripple of muscles as they worked to expel the little denizens from the womb.

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