Hello World! [Birthing Thread]

Zee was so caught up in the moment and in the pride in Sirius' eyes that she'd barely noticed Deathbelle's outburst. Her brows furrowed in confusion, and she curled herself inward to eye her tail suspiciously as if another would fall from her at any moment. She'd not noticed that Deathbelle had already collected the pup, and glanced around in dazed panic before finding the little girl in her Empress' paws. It was no wonder the child had gone missed, she was so tiny in comparison to her brothers. Though her bright pelt was eye-catching and Zee's heart squeezed at the sight of her. A daughter, that much Zee could see clearly.

Iolaire's words interrupted her thoughts and she turned to see a gourd being pushed towards her. She sipped it obediently, definitely wanting to avoid any severe bleeding. "Thank you." Though her voice was weakened from the exhaustion, it was obvious how appreciative the new mother was. For all she knew the little healer had saved the life of her firstborn, and she'd be grateful forever for her intervention. As she turned to leave, Zee's brows furrowed once more. Was that typical? Of a healer, perhaps.. though Iolaire was family, and Zee didn't want to be without the wolves she cared about. She glanced back to Sirius questioningly, and then decided against asking him to follow. He'd want to stay with the pups for sure, and greedily she wanted Deathbelle to remain, too.

She looked her Empress in the eye hopefully, and then gestured to the bundle in her arms with her nose. "Will you name her for us?" This was something she'd discussed with Sirius prior, and so she knew the titan would have no argument. It occurred to her that this was it, the birth was complete and now she and Sirius would be left to raise their children. She didn't feel ready, didn't know a thing about children aside from what she'd learned from Deathbelle and her litter. "And then maybe... maybe you stay tonight, and then leave tomorrow... or next week ... or something?" Zee looked at Sirius for confirmation and approval, hoping he'd not be opposed to the idea. She didn't trust herself to be left alone with them so soon with no lessons or experience.