Bearclaw Valley i don't know how many more da-da-dums i can take

It was understandable that Laurel be no more keen to unnecessary prodding than Blondine was, so she heeded the warning with no complaint. In an effort to silently communicate her well wishes, she lowered the bulk of her body to the ground (this, in turn, also gave her a pretty good view of Laurel's bloated belly). She came so close as to feel the warmth radiating from her taut skin, but dared not go any further. 

Do you feel 'em move? she asked quietly, pulling back from Laurel's belly. Blondine couldn't imagine having something inside of her that was actually alive. It terrified her to think that she was even capable of such a thing, but it also amazed her. Still, Blondine much preferred to play doctor on Laurel and Reigi than the reverse.