Sawtooth Spire i want to hold you in my arms

true to his word, mahler granted himself as escort to @Howl. he led the man through sagtannet to where star had retreated, tracing the steps of the small pale woman to where she made her nest.
in his jaws, a bundle of herbs. having informed the man his role as midwife, mahler was neverthless intending to stay out of the pair's way as they welcomed their brood.
he did not hear her as they approached, and therefore did not know where in her birthing star had come. a light chuff to announce them both, and then the gargoyle stood aside, glancing to howl as he motioned gently that the man might join the mother of his brood.