Noctisardor Bypass Birdsong

Leila was startled by Cry's sudden reappearance, and her hackles flew up, already braced for a fight. Apparently not happening, as Cry came from the darkness. Holding water. How did he know?...

Minty eyes watched him pass the water holder to the dad, and give him life advice. After what he told her that day of what went down between he and Horsk, Leila caould see what Cry meant by his 'urges' to just teach people things. She could see however, that what he said made sense. It really was smarted to keep yourself close to your mate and babies. Child birthing was an open ivitation to predators, both sound and smell drawing unwanted and dangerous eyes. The mom needed all the protection she could get!

Leila licked Cry's shoulder, appreciative how easily he had come and calmly taken control of the major necessities in this situation. She surely didn't want to leave the pair to go get the water, as she wanted to make sure the mom didn't have complications during her birthing.

"  Cebra, la agua esta aqui! Las pieles, también. Are you ok? Mawk is bringing them in. "