Deepwood Weald Ahead by a Century

He gave a helpless shrug.

"Before the end of the night, certainly," he hazarded, having timed her contractions, "But more probably within the next few hours. There is no way to know for certain."

There were better ways, but he did not know them. He looked to Raindrop, but it seemed they were both a little at a loss. Later, when Easy called, he thought to call back to her with summons, but nothing was wrong. He would let Simbelmyne rest without more company, for now.

"Do you feel like walking to the creek?" he wondered, following he out and stretching deep to rid himself of growing anxiety. The creek wasn't too far, and — "I have heard it said that walking can help them come faster."

He looked to Raindrop to see what she thought of this. They were both first-time mothers, but Raindrop had at least finished this part before!

Easy can be skipped <3