Broken Antler Fen all these golden days we had

Realizing a bit late that her comment had made them both nervous, Ibis smiled and tried to act dismissive of their worries. It hadn't been her intent to cause any upset.

Everything is fine. I forgot what a strain pregnancy can feel like, is all. Adding to that her loneliness and self imposed segregation from the rest of the pack, and the truth was glaringly obvious: it was a stressful, distracting time for Ibis.

I should go and rest. Do not worry about me - you both have exciting times ahead. It will be nice to see more life flourishing within Brecheliant. She was excited for them. Their match made sense, even if it brought a rise of subtle jealousy to Ibis' own wounded heart.

Take care, she murmurs as a farewell, moving on the way she had come, to resume whatever she had been doing prior.