Swiftcurrent Creek Beyond Z

The scent of fresh water was the first indication that they were headed in the right direction. Suzy could do little more than waddle, weathering the pain in her ankles and hips with a grimace that had lived on her features for so long, she’d begun to develop a headache. The scent of marked borders was welcomed with a sigh as she sat down, and took a moment to flex her swollen ankles.

The babies kicked and squirmed, causing her to wince. Under her breath she uttered a soft hiss, begging for them to settle and allow her a moment of peace now that she and @Etienne had reached their destination. 

Ahhhhhh, dey do not want rest but dey do not know ‘ow much I need it, She said, glancing down at her belly where little rolling hills moved- the squirming infants did not heed her pleas. Eti, can you call for someone, please? I can barely get in a full breat’ wid dem swimming under my ribs, She said.