Swiftcurrent Creek Generation I

She was glad that Arlette would not see her face. As pleasant as her tired voice sounded, her expression was lightly pained; while she seemed maternal enough, Arlette was still a stranger and she had appeared so swiftly after the birth that Suzu was left wondering if they were being watched. It felt uncomfortable, but it was better than having her children stolen from her.

Tanks again, She called out, and then waited in silence for several moments until she felt that she, Etienne, and the children were alone again. Then came a sigh of relief, and a soft smile as she looked down upon the nursing babes. 

Ah, my brot’er- you are an uncle now! Four times an uncle…’Ow you be feelin’?