Blackfeather Woods You can't wake up; this is not a dream.

She happily accepted her sister's affection and reciprocated by licking her cheek back. "I'm glad to see you, too!" At her sister's confirmation that the rest of the family was there, Takiyok felt a little more at ease, although she would feel better if she could see them with her own eyes. She wondered what had happened to upset Tomkin and was about to ask when Shivali's swollen belly caught her eye. With incredulity on her face and in her voice, she said, "Holy shit. Are you pregnant?!" She blurted the question out without even thinking, overcome by her surprise and excitement. 

Soon, an unknown, male wolf approached. Takiyok grew tense, unsure why he was there. She quietly watched their exchange in their native lanquage and when it was clear that Shivali knew him, Taki relaxed a little and waited to see what he would say next.