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"Take a small amount daily, never more than a thin layer upon your paw that you lick off," she instructed. "Conception may take longer this time around, but the effects will fade entirely eventually. You may come into season more frequently, actually, when you first stop taking it consistently." The effects of this particular potion might be odd. "It would be best that you check in with me frequently, maybe every week or so," Luce said amiably, giving Deathbelle a little nudge. Maybe their relationship would slowly rebuild. Now that the children were becoming more independent and were growing up strong and healthy there was more room for them to relax.

"If you're not receiving any examinations, why has she caught your attention?" Luce complained. She couldn't help but wheedle her sister. Watching Belle scurry around having a ball with Sirius, Io, and Zee made her feel like a child again. Young, dumb, and left behind. Everyone else always effortlessly made friends and connections while Lucretia seemed to bumble along. The Klein healer couldn't figure out why others might find her bossy, critical nature a little bit... off-putting.