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Eljay's tail wagged a few beats as Raven invited him that he could help her through the labour; it would really help with polishing up his skills but also made him feel safer knowing that Raven wouldn't have to do it all alone, and if there were any signs that indicated a problematic birthing he could help out. He grinned as Raven said Qui would probably be freaking out. Eljay'd never experienced this situation -- the dad situation -- himself so he could only try and imagine how helpless it must feel to be able to do nothing but wait for your mate and future brood to be safe.

Eljay smiled brightly as Raven further complimented him by saying that his siblings'd been raised so well. He didn't take much pride in them, for he felt that mommy and daddy had done most, of course — but still it felt good for Raven to commend him on it. Eljay knew he wasn't good at many things, but taking care of pups was one of the things he was good at. [b]"Thank you, Raven! That means a lot to me for you to say."[b] He smiled softly to emphasise the point and without thinking moved in for a hug, intending to press his face against the side of Raven's neck briefly in a friendly gesture.