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Kisu's measured voice gently braided Pied's frayed nerves back together as he mused aloud about the pros and cons of this weighty decision. She listened, trusting him to know what was best for them and their family, and to inspect the situation from every angle. He had both maturity and experience on his side, whereas Pied had only instincts and desires that threatened to skew her judgment.

"We'd have to speak to Hawkeye first, to make sure the offer still stands," the young Delta replied. "And, honestly, I'm not too worried about anything to do with Akhlut right now. He's all but invisible. I mean, have you spent any time with him lately?" she questioned. She still wanted Akhlut to come through for them—it would certainly make life easier—but, especially after everything that had happened in Bon Dye, she simply couldn't bring herself to put her stock in new, young, unproven leaders anymore.

"It's all stuff we need to think over carefully before we make any decisions. I guess I just wanted to hash it all out with you and see how you felt," the pale yearling said. "I have no control over when it happens—when I go into heat, I mean," Pied continued. "I just want to be prepared to do whatever we have to do to make sure we can start our family when the time comes."