Using our last condom to make an animal balloon seemed like a good idea at the time..

She knew the signs by now. No early winter swim sessions this time around. Sakana had left her the herbs she needed to take the edge off in reach, she didn't even bother calling for a healer this time. Far from traumatic, birth came easier to her this time. The first was the spitting image of Gil, and the others came in quick succession. Meticulously cleaning each tiny body and nudging it towards her chest, she had to wonder what all the fuss was on the other occasions?

Three girls, three and one boy. Gods above, save her. This might just be her biggest test yet.

"speech"