Moonspear bargaining (part 2)

While Sialuk labored, Elentari never strayed from within earshot of the ulaq. She made many small trips, fetching plentiful skins and furs, meat and abundant herbs. Just in case. Argent, sadly may not be here for the birth of these children, but the whole of Moonspear would try to fill the void.

Seeing Acrux, with his nerves wound so tight, her heart ached for her son. He was a grown boy, yet still young. He was seeing, hearing and the throes of labor all for the very first time. And as a male, he did not share the same perspective as women.

She understood his anxiety. 

"You are brave. But do not worry. What you are feeling is normal." Her eye settled on the entry to the ulaq. She knew what to look for. "There are signs that a practiced medic should see. What tells them what is normal and what is not."

Then, within a shrill squall of life! Her ears pricked excitedly. "Ah, there! Listen, son!" She encouraged him. "You see, that is the sound of your brother or sister. Healthy and well. Anaa is, too." She laid down on her belly, forelegs extended out in front of her. Close to the entrance, but not close enough to press inside. "Soon you will see them, and Anaa."