Broken Antler Fen stop time

It seemed like a tricky challenge to get Maia out of here without any pups waking up, so Eljay decided after a moment that perhaps it might be easier just to stay here and whisper to each other. That way they were less likely to be disturbed by any of the pups waking up in the absence of their caretakers.

Maia seemed to still be awake, because her response was quite astute. Eljay slipped into the den and he carefully settled in place in the den. It would be easier than trying to get Maia out. Eljay said, his voice also low because the last thing he wanted was the pups waking up: I just wanted to talk about — well, about how you are doing. The other day at the borders... I don't want you to feel like you can't be there if I am. I don't want you to feel like... He trailed off, not really sure how to finish the sentence. He was too afraid that anything he would say might upset her or make her feel like she wasn't good enough if he mentioned her being a leader specifically. He wanted her to feel good enough, that was what this whole thing was about, after all...