Whitefish River Like a bolt out of the blue

After last night's events, the new mother was in and out of consciousness. Both fatigued over giving birth for the first time, from the sudden awakening, from hitting her head against the walls of the den, and the constant necessity to make sure all three of the puppies were doing well and she wasn't accidentally smothering them in her sleep. Dutiful, nearly obsessive, she checked on them whenever she was awake enough to do so. 

An unusual sound broke through what had swiftly became her norm of the whining prince and princesses, a voice, Hiromi specifically that caught her attention. Bright cerulean turned to see the pale woman at the mouth of her den, as swollen as ever and noticing what had happened, Reiko's initial smile faded. Pale brows furrowing. Did you come alone? Was the first thing that upset the Empress. You're due any day and yet you travel here alone? Take a rest and I'll call for @Collision to escort you back once you regain the strength to do so. Yuudai must be worried sick for you. Yes, just for Hiromi.