Strange cravings.

Ellara smiled warmly at the friendly nuzzle, her heart lightened by the reunion despite the concern for Fic’s health. She began her examination, her pink eyes sharp but kind, scanning for clues to her friend's discomfort.

“I joined the Hallows,” she began, keeping her tone light to distract Fic while she worked. “We reside in a castle called Hearthstone - full of strong and educated wolves, focused on support and protection. I’ve even participated in a few raids. They were just exercises, thankfully, but still… intense.” Her voice softened, and she hesitated briefly. “I met someone too. A wolf who felt like a dream... but… he didn’t want to talk to me. It’s silly, really,” she added with a nervous chuckle, brushing the moment aside.

Her nose twitched as she took in Fic’s scent more deeply, and her ears perked at the rhythmic sound of her friend’s quickened heart. There was a change: something distinct and undeniable. Ellara’s gaze brightened with realization, and her voice softened further as she tilted her head with a knowing smile.

“Fic… I think you’re not sick at all,” she murmured, stepping back slightly. “You’re pregnant.” Her tail wagged gently as she added, “Congratulations. How do you feel?” The healer’s expression radiated warmth, her own worries momentarily forgotten in the joy of her friend’s pregnancy. She had never diagnosed such a thing before outside of practice, and she could not have been more happy to be there for her friend as a physician as well for this event.