Phoenix Maplewood Come what may

He listened to her tale, eyes darkening with regret. What if she hadn't found one of them and been able to come back? He chased the thought out of his mind, it didn't matter because she was here and safe with him. Her question made him sad and he nodded, sighing softly "A lot of us yes. It will make winter particularly rough and if we make it through that then breeding season may be a problem still." he said the last part awkwardly, it was the first time he had ever verbally hinted at wanting children.