Broken Antler Fen Birthday Girl

Ammie was the first to find the salt and pepper male, and trotted towards him with a friendly chuff. Today was a conflicting day for her. As to how she knew, well, suppose that was just a mothers intuition. Today, exactly a year ago, was the day she gave birth to Brandy and her siblings. It was also, of course, the day she LOST all but one of her babies, much as she'd been conflicted with wanting them. 
           "Hey there Aduin, whatcha up to?"
Despite the dreary twist in her mind, the tawny woman's lemon eyes sparkled and there was a bounce in her step.