Ouroboros Spine xlvv. before he gets there

Keyni was keeping an extra tight vigil around the denning areas of Kukutux and Lote, the former having recently given birth. In her had risen a new, quiet streak of protectiveness. Of not over just the mothers, but of the tiny lives as well. 
Arriving after Sialuk and Kigipigak, she positioned herself outside, close to the women. Near enough to glimpse inside or be of any help should she be asked. She hummed pleasantly at Sialuk's coaching. The men, she kept an eye on.