Ouroboros Spine Welcome to our world

Valiant tensed when Ippiksaut arrived, holding back a wary growl as she pushed into the den. Even though she'd been called for, and even though he was grateful for her presence, it was still nerve-wracking to have a near-stranger so close at hand in this vulnerable time.

Still. He dipped his head in respectful greeting, and tried to keep out of the way even as he remained close at Raindrop's side.

The labor passed swiftly, but interminably as well. Valiant didn't know if it had been minutes or hours before a the pale figure emerged, and was brought forth to be cleaned by his mother. He breathed in the puppyish musk, mixed so strongly with blood and birth in the musty air of the den. His heart throbbed with uncomfortable strength, and his eyes began to water.

"Look at him," he cooed, touching his nose to the pup as Raindrop finished cleaning him. "He's perfect, darlin'. You're doin' so good."