Blackwater Islands Nobody puts Baby in a corner.

The Wardog listened with continued calm, uncharacteristic for her, especially with those she wasn't close to, but turning another year older in the coming month or so would add to her ability to listen first, pick her fights, and so on.

"Yes. I do want you to stay. If not for me solely, then to help ensure the safety of my children, should I die before they are old enough to defend themselves." She spoke as if they were already born, but she knew they weren't earthside, not yet. She needed to stay alive at least long enough to get them here.