Birthing 101

Lucretia leaned into her sister's touch and offered her a warm smile. Of course she was offering this lesson - there was nothing more paramount than the small, bright lives that she carried within her. It was important that as many wolves as possible would be prepared in the event of an emergency labor. And, of course, as Ashen grew, Luce hoped more litters would be brought forth; an entirely new generation of Kleins was on the rise, Deathbelle's puppies would only be the beginning. Crown princelings and princesses, yes, but heralding the dawn of a new era!

Zee and Sirius trickled in, to be expected. It was rare that the Empress was seen without one or the other - both was the most common occurrence. Vaguely, she wondered how Sirius and Zee were getting along since their physical exams. The slave's chosen spot next to him certainly piqued her interest. Luce shot Deathbelle a quick glance to see if the Empress showed any passing emotion at the sight. Sirus had long since been a pillar of solidarity - how would she feel if he was suddenly cozy with her very own handmaiden?

"Let's begin the lesson by assessing everyone's knowledge," She announced, hopping up on to a tired old tree stump so that she could better survey her students. "Have we learned anything so far about our Empress' intrepid journey towards motherhood?" Luce asked with a smile. She had received some reports some Sirius and the Empress herself, but she'd like to start off with everyone on the same page.