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 Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:32 pm
 Cier padded to the entrance of the Cleric's den, looking out into the night sky. It was well past Deep Hour, but not quite Light Time yet. The sound of the wind through the caves and over the mountains was comforting to the scout. It made this new home seem like home to him and it settled his nerves.
He looked over his shoulder at his sleeping mate, smiling at her gently. She was so beautiful, even as big as a hippo, maybe more so because she was. His pups, she was having his pups. Pride made his chest swell. He'd never even dared to dream he would ever have had a family, and now..well now his kids could aspire to a station above his own. It made him want to howl in joy to the Sky and Mountain.
Yes, he was very, very pleased with himself, thank-you-very-much.
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:47 pm
It was rare that Kyla was able to sleep through the night these days. The pups, large as they were, were also very active and seemed to always want to make up for her stillness by being extra energetic at night. With a soft grunt the she-dog came awake, wincing as a fully formed paw jabbed her belly.
"Oww damnit... quit hunting each other.. I swear..." Blinking bleary blue eyes the Dame heaved a massive yawn. Her rich, husky voice even lower than usual, and rough with sleep. Shifting her swollen bulk onto her other side gingerly, she tucked one front leg under her chest before realizing her mate was up, awake and stood some distance away.
"Cier..?" She called softly, expression worried
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:16 pm
Cier was over next to her in an instant, his wet nose pressing against her ear tenderly, " Hey baby, I didn't wake you did I?"
He licked her nose gently, sitting down beside her, and draping his tail over her shoulders to keep her from the night chill. " How you feeling? Besides bloated and irritated?" The Ranger teased her with warm affection, laying his chin atop her head.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:36 pm
Happier when Cier returned to her side, she managed a faint smile for him, leaning into his solid warmth. "No.. the pups did." Lifting her head she stretched up, resting her muzzle against the thick fur of her mate's ruff, a tiny sigh escaping her that she would forever deny, one of relief. She hated being so dependent, hated the fear that crept up on her when he was out of her sigh. She had always thought females who couldn't or wouldn't be without a male around them were weak.. she hadn't exactly looked down on them, but she had always worked hard at being self-sufficient, proud of her skills and ability to handle anything a male could .. yet now, that insidious fear kept creeping up on her when she wasn't paying attention. Her heart would start to pound and panic crawl up her spine, setting her fur on end... She Hated it.
She didn't blame Cier, she knew it was just the fact that she was so vulnerable right now, and nerves over the impending birth were making her snappish and short tempered, which she tried to hide from her mate. But she was thankful when he returned to her side, grateful that he never made her feel bad for being so jumpy.
Leaning into him, smelling the familiar, reassuring musk of his fur, she finally smiled softly. "Bloated and irritated.. " Chuckling she stretched to lick his cheek. "Tired actually.. Its hard to sleep when they are not.." Glancing at her rounded side she snorted softly. They certainly had Cier's level of energy alright.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:45 pm
Cier brought a paw up, running it over her ears, soothing the fear away with his touch. He knew how terribly frightened she was, how scared because she could not defend herself or him with the pups coming very soon. His lady was a strong and capable Dame, but she sometimes forgot, he was a strong and trained as well, and like most males in the pack, had a need to protect and serve the females they made their lives with.
Laying a light lick along her fur, he gave her a gentled look, " Lean on me my love, use my strength. Its there for you, its my privilege and honor to be allowed beside you, to be your shield and your fang. I will let nothing harm you, including yourself. So relax and let me fuss and pamper, before I become a snarly male."
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:07 pm
Sighing softly she relaxed under the press of his paw, lowering her head and nuzzling under him. Closing her eyes she smiled softly, turning her head so her cheek pressed against his warmth. Nothing felt so good as the warm strength of her mate.
"You have such a silver tongue, my love." A soft smile curled her muzzle, eyes remaining closed and trusting as she settled in place, content with the solid weight of him pressed against her. "I'm not sure you can be snarly.. but I won't dissuade you from the pampering and fussing part."
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:26 pm
Cier gave her a rakish grin, " Is that all my tongue is, silver?" the laughter in his eyes reflected in his voice, " Besides, you love me for the fact I am a poet, why else would you have even given me the time of day?"
He sighed contently, tucking her up under him a little more closely. Cier loved the way he felt against him, warm and soft, and well...at the moment, very round. The Ranger prudently decided not to mention that part, for his own safety.
"Mmmm," he looked down at her, something very feral passing behind his usually laughing eyes, " I would not bet on me not being snarly my love, you have not seen me when my mate and pups are threatened."
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:35 pm
Grinning she glanced up at him before letting her eyes half-close in contentment. "Oh, its clever and quick too.. " Chuckling she let out a deep breath, grateful he was keeping her occupied and her mind off certain matters. "I believe, my dear poet... I had to save you from a net the day we met... it certainly wasn't your silver tongue that attracted me that day." Amused and content to reminisce about the past, she shifted a little, stretching out one foreleg.
Meeting his gaze she gave him a fanged grin, reminding him that she was a very strong and proud female. One who had picked a strong and proud male as her mate. They were equals, for all that they were different. "Thats different.. protecting our pups is very important. But you would not get snarly at me." Quite confident of this face she caught his ankle between her teeth playfully, blue eyes lifting to meet his, the light within them dancing with good humor.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:15 pm
Cier smirked, his ears flicking forward at her quip, " I know, it was my full, fluffy tail that caught your eye, you don't have gush over it." He winked at her and playfully nipped her ear.
A eyebrow raised as she took his paw in her mouth, but he chuckled at her words, " Oh, I can and will get snarly with you my heart, as is my right being your mate. You are just lucky you've been reasonably well behaved with this litter. One or two times I wondered, but you settled down to the pampering and fussing when you should have."
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:26 pm
Laughing, her tone full and rich, she released his leg and lifted her head, blue eyes amused an the fire of her spirit back within them as the last of her fear and worry faded away.
"Pfft.. your right? I believe getting snarly is my right at the moment. You are not the one carrying a bundle of fur and claws in your belly." Eyeing him she raised a brow expectantly.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:50 pm
Cier placed his paw over hers, catching her summer sky eyes with his green ones, " Not this time my love, this time I am the one who gets to be snarly and treat you with gentleness, and care, and serve you paw and tail until you bring our pups into this world."
He licked her nose, and shifted so she was laying in the hollow of his belly, his longer, slightly larger frame cocooning her in warmth and safety. " Now, you need to sleep, for the pups and yourself. I am going to tell you a story, and you are going to relax and sleep. Understood?" Though his tone was gentle, there was also the clear meaning that she would not argue her way out of his wishes this night.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:57 pm
Chuckling, she smiled up at him. Normally she would have told him he served her paw and tail anyway, so what was the difference, but in truth, she as very glad to have him close and was quiet content to enjoy a little bit of pampering right now. Not that she would handle too much of it, as she was still a very independent female, but just then having him close and attentive sounded perfect.
Shifting a little as he settled behind her, she reached back and licked his cheek fondly. "Yes dear..." Smiling, eyes sparling playfully, she tucked her forelegs closer under her chest and settled down, resting her head over his forepaws so she could listen to his heart beat as he started on his tale.
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