Redsand Canyon Stars are born in litters.

it happened too fast. he had not learned enough, prepared enough for this. she sunk down to the ground and the roar of thunder dared to challenge her labor pains. there was a desire to stay strong over her, standing over the figure of her birthing form to guard her and whatever may come.

but he knew it would not be ideal. surely she would need to move and shift during these things, he could not simple stand like a gargoyle on the tower of towhee.

so if she did not send him off or meet him with teeth, he hunkered down next to her.

until he knew for certain how this would go, there was very little he felt he could do besides be here for her.