The Sound (BIRTHING)

While he had not been within the den, Ritsuka had not strayed far from where Elli had picked out her densite. Females knew best for that sort of thing, and Suka trusted her judgement whole heartedly. He would breathe in gaze scouting the area around the densite he was patrolling. It was a fairly small area that he chose to keep enclosed, at least right now. He wanted to be close when it was time, and keep the scent markers strong. No beast would come between him and his family... and never would he let anyone hurt them. They would be strong little warriors, intelligent, swift, perhaps even a healer somewhere in the mix. Whatever his children chose to grow up to be Ritsuka would support with all his heart. His whole heart. They were to be his family... his family with Elli. Body would turn, ears pricking as he thought he heard a voice. The man would pause, and the second time, when spoken louder, he knew. Ritsuka would abandon everything, going directly to his beloved's side.

Somewhere deep in his gut he knew the reason that Elli had called him. There was no need to speak about the manner of her call, only to keep calm, and to stay with her during this beautiful moment. Ritsuka would breathe in, trying to stay calm, as he gently let his tongue roll across her ear. "I am here now, my love. Deep breaths..." His eyes were shining, excitement, tinged with nervousness, under the surface. He would practically bounce upon his paws, focused on his beloved mate, and he would give a soft, happy whine. "I can't believe the time has finally come."

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