Broken Antler Fen Cold Water

Seb admitted he hadn’t seen Nathaniel, and Aviana did her best not to frown. Maybe he had stayed with the family pack, and was doing well there. I’m sure he’s fine, wherever he is, she said confidently. She briefly humored the notion of actually visiting come spring, since she knew their Uncle wouldn’t be there. But, with Pearl being pregnant, Aviana wanted to be here to help her through the birth, if she wished, and watch her nieces and nephews grow up. She supposed she could make a quick trip, but she wouldn’t bring it up just now. 

I’ll talk to her about it, make sure that she’s comfortable, she said. Every female was different, and for some, birthing was a very private thing. For others, they wanted the whole family around. Aviana would offer her support, knowing that she would be whatever Pearl needed her to be in that time.

Aviana was content to lie there and simply be with her brother, but it seemed Seb had other ideas. It seemed as soon as she touched him, he was moving away into a play bow. Aviana was not one to pass up on this, and so she righted herself, going into her own bow with a playful growl. Suddenly, she lurched towards him, as if she was going to barrel into him, but changed directions at the last moment and turned to run away. She glanced behind her to see if he would give chase.