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"Aye, I did," she agreed, somewhat lamely, with a nervous clearing of her throat as she was again struck by the sight of the shadow she'd come to respect - fatigue lingered in her jade eyes, a sort of content tiredness that came with new parenthood, and she was all the more beautiful for it.

"Would you sit with me awhile, my lady?" She asked softly, pushing the rat closer in case she was hungry. 

"Moon," she began, inhaling shakily, "I must admit something to you. I've grown quite fond of you, enamored really," she murmured softly, uncharacteristically shy for once. 

"You're an astonishing woman. Even after what you've been through," for it was clear the onyx pearl had suffered great pain even if Istoira did not know all the details, "you are kind, loving, a wonderful mother." 

"Your children have filled my heart with joy as well," the girl added, glancing towards the den's entrance with a fond grin. 

"I would understand...if you don't feel the same way though if you don't view me in such a light, I would still very much like to be your friend and continue helping you with the bairns," she concluded anxiously, watching Moonshadow's face for some reaction.