Redsand Canyon When will the bass drop?

Ruenna was at the end of her first trimester, and it was clear by now to all who looked upon her that Mereo would be adding to its infantry this spring. Ruenna did not carry any extra weight on her frame due to her disabling pain, and so the distention of her belly was quite apparent. 

The pregnancy was uncomfortable, to put it mildly, adding to her already considerable amount of back pain. But Ruenna would not dream of wearing anything but a smile. She was to be a mother, and she positively radiated with joy. 

Killdeer was met with this glowing smile, when Ruenna finally shuffled up. "Hey, Killer," she spoke his childhood nickname quietly. She might not have even realized who he was, if she hadn't caught the tail end of his introduction. He was so big now! Would he remember Auntie Rue? Ruenna would appear very much the same, apart from her pregnancy. 

He wanted to join Mereo? What did his parents think of this? Ruenna had known Killdeer's mother since she was Killdeer's age, and so Ruenna knew that Fennec would definitely have an opinion about this. 

With a meaningful glance to Germanicus, Ruenna allowed, "I have a trainee about your age in my civilian ranks. She is participating in training sessions with the goal of testing into the auxilia- which is what we call our military ranks. You could have the same deal, Killdeer. As long as Germanicus agrees, and Towhee." No doubt Towhee would understand a little better whatever family politics were at play.

When she finished speaking, her eyes flicked to the dark male with Germanicus. She did not know him, but he held himself like one of Germanicus's soldiers. A new recruit, no doubt.