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It was not far to the den, the location of which Dutch was pleased to take note of. He would know exactly where to find them, next time! It made up for not actually learning anything new about her — he supposed he'd put her on the spot with that suggestion, anyway.

"I am sure he sees himself as equally blessed," Dutch replied, his tail whisking. "Is this your first time as a mother?" he asked her, turning to admire the construction of the den. He didn't draw too near, wishing to respect her and Sumac's space, but his interest was clear. He and Simbelmyne would need to work on their own very soon, after all.

Raindrop's question brought a bright smile to his face.

"We have settled quite close," he told her, pointing his nose toward the deepwood. "In the forest, just inland of the seal hunter village. My wife and I hope to welcome our own children quite soon. And my cousin, Minnow — she's due any day now." It looked to him like the two litters might share a birthday — wouldn't that be something?