Northstar Vale A new reason to smile.

Fat. Reiko's feigned offence made Ibis take on a contrite expression, which then morphed in to one of glee when the truth was revealed: Pregnant, yes.

Oh! That's such good news!! Oh my gosh Reiko — Her little tail whipped at the flower patch, beheading some of the buds, not that they were important. Imagining little mini-Reiko cherubs racing around the vale was thrilling. And so soon! It was a good thing that Ibis had returned when she did.

Do you need anything? I can get Akavir to hunt or -- we could find something for your den, if you have one. Do you have one? Or are you waiting for -- a closer time...? Thoughts buzzed in her head, to the point that Ibis jumped right on by the explanation for Akavir and focused entirely on the upcoming litter. I'm so happy for you, and -- wait, who did you choose? I mean, there weren't many options for uh, men, from what I remember...? Her mind flashed to various fuzzy memories but nothing concrete.