Stone Circle Slept So Long

Illecebra's eyes softened as Mawk returned the look of pride, and she scooted over to him nuzzling him with an affection growl. She pressed her side against his as they both beamed down at their son who was also beaming up at them with the cutest little smile. When he piped up about being a fighter Illecebra hesitated. She was raised from birth to fight, it was in her blood and soul. Her parents had made it clear that anyone who couldn't fight was to be booted out as soon as they could care for themselves. She also remembered all the horrible sparrings, and beatings she had to endure and all the people she had lost due to fighting and she gave a warm sigh. Lowering her maw she used her chin to pull Burr in close and getly groomed at his fur. "Then one day when you are big and strong, you will be exceptional at whatever you choose to be. I would never make you become someone you didn't want to be." she murmured warmly in between licks.


Rowana came bounding up to her and shoved her head against Cebra's squeaking about she wanted to be just as big and strong as she and papa were. Illecebra responded with a low chuckle and bumped her nose to her daughter's chest "Work hard then my little warrioress" she said firmly but with a loving tone. Cyron waddled over still chubby and adorable in every way and plopped down inbetween Mawk and Cebra's side stating that he didn't know what he wanted to be yet. Illecebra beamed with happiness her tail thumping against the den floor as she gave all her children affection and confident remarks all the while tossing Mawk looks that varied from pride, to love, to amusement. Bending close she tugged all three kids close and then pressed her muzzle to their ear "I do need your help though. On the count of three we're all gonna tackle your father and show him just how strong we are" she said in a quiet tone so that Mawk couldn't hear her.