Redhawk Caldera goldpearl

Eljay chuckled as Chickadee expressed wearily that they were doing well, but ate quite a lot. That they do, he agreed, and nudged the rabbit he had brought with him slightly closer to Dee. That's why you need to keep up, too. Eating enough was one of the biggest challenges of being a fresh mother, he found — as well as, of course, sitting still, for some of them.

Once he had lain down beside Chickadee, he watched the children with a fond smile on his face. Then he turned to his daughter and asked gently, Is there anything you need help with, other than watching the pups? Do you have any pain, or trouble sleeping? He did not want to phrase it too pressuring, as he could imagine it might be awkward to discuss with one's father — but he also wanted her to know that he could help with whatever she needed, because he, himself, did not share the same sentiment of awkwardness.

He was altogether too old to feel awkward, to be honest, and when it did hit him these days, he tended to greet it like an old friend rather than be held back by it.