Bearclaw Valley and the world was consumed

The tension was almost tangible, despite the distance between the two mothers. This was the first time that Blondine had been clued into Laurel's pregnancy, though she wasn't surprised; Xan's reputation was practically writing itself. With a sigh, she moved a few steps closer and plopped down onto her bottom. Hello, doll, she cooed, only then revealing a toothy grin. 

I'm so happy to see you all fat and round, Blondine complimented. With anyone else, she might not have been so forward, but she was confident that Reigi's lack of coherence would have kept her from being offended. There were a few open wounds that worried the medic; from where she sat, she could hardly get a clear view. As the conversation went on, she would have to sneak closer and further investigate.