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Being opposite to Valette, Alya watched Leta's approach long before she'd reached her mother's side. She had known, of course, somewhere in the back of her mind, that Nikai's mother was hale and healthy and would likely be bringing a new litter into the world. Still, it was strange to see her with more children -- especially with the sobering knowledge that she, Alya, would never have any more. Her thoughts drifted to the illicit encounter between her father and a member of their pack that'd been run off...

But she quickly shifted her attention back to Valette as she introduced her daughter. "Hello, Leta," she replied with a smile several degrees warmer than she'd anticipated. "I'm Alya, your sister in law. It's a pleasure to meet you -- you favor your mother very much."

To Valette, she couldn't help but say in a rather playful tone, "All your children are so beautiful." But especially Nikai, who had not been borne from her womb. "I'm sorry to hear that. Moonspear will be on the lookout for her." If only she had come soon enough to get a good scent! For now, she settled for asking for a more clear description, even though the woman sounded as though she'd be easy to identify. "These quakes have been strange," Alya agreed, at length. "I think I'll have a look around before heading all the way home. Maybe wolves in other places will know more."