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Thuringwethil was so stoic, it was easy to believe she might be in more pain than she indicated. Wildfire gave her a long look, though she decided to take the commander's response at face value. Besides, her mate effectively distracted by inquiring after her. That was a tricky question to answer right now.

"Exhausted," she replied, "but happy." She took a breath, still recovering somewhat from that kick to the ribs, telling Thuringwethil, "One of your children just made sure I can properly empathize by nailing me in the ribs." Her mouth curled at the fondly sarcastic tone of her own voice.

"They're gonna be here soon, in a week or two. Are you ready?" the Bandrona asked point blank in the next breath, head tilting.