a less strenuous activity

Deathbelle had been absolutely itching to do something, and Lucretia liked to indulge her patients when she could. Tell of a strange festival had arrived by way of some loners skirting Ashen's borders. After they had been thoroughly interrogated, Luce thought that the event sounded like the perfect activity to shepherd her pregnant Empress to. It would be lighthearted and provide some kind of stimulation without being too physically strenuous.

Although she had heard rumors of a race, she would try and make sure Belle did not participate - admittedly, the thought of her attempting to flat-out run in her current state was somewhat amusing, but very, very bad for the growing litter - and so it was decidedly not funny at all. "See? We can watch the festivities, relax, and perhaps win a few... prizes?" Luce said quizzically, still unsure how this whole thing operated. They had been provided with some gourds that had fine holes in them, just big enough to emit some light if they were to capture a firefly within.

Awkwardly, she picked up the gourd in her mouth and tried to drop it over some nearby fireflies. They had swarmed the island now that night had fallen, creating a rather fantastic backdrop to this odd little gathering. "Come on, dear, why don't you try?" Dear? I really am spending all my time with her.