away in a manger

Somewhat curiously Ballad watched as Oxide approached, he barely glanced at her as he aimed to cross through and into the den where Eris gave birth. ”Stop,” she said softly before the man spoke his peace. ”It is the will of Tor she do this on her own.” She knew Eris wouldn’t have it any other way. She could hear her sister from within, laboring hard but she was almost through. ”Your wait will end soon.” She assured him as she remained standing in the way of his path. She looked back through the tunnel. ”You’re doing well, Eris!” It was as much support as she was allowed, but the goddess would be there with her.

Ballad prepared a couple of dried plants she had readied for their welcome ceremony into the Ademre clan. The fanged she wolf chanted to herself quietly as Oxide moved away. She wouldn’t stop until she was in front of the pups.