Blackfeather Woods for who would bear the whips and scorns of time

Parvati's body gave off a substantial amount of heat due to her own pregnancy, and she was content to lay and guard the new mother for as long as necessary. When the familiar shape of Maegi (burdened by her own swelling abdomen) arrived the woman was busy cleaning and protecting the tiny bodies. It would be wise to let the mother rest. Wiser still to seek shelter, so when Cassiopeia requested aid there was no reason to refuse. In silence Parvati heaved herself to her feet and after a few tenative investigations of the newborns, she glanced from them to Cassiopeia and back, soundlessly assuring the new mother that the babes would be safe with her. Parvati gently picked up one of the tiny forms and hurried to carry it somewhere sheltered.