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Peep was uncomfortably rotund. The Acha doe was petite girl even for her own species, but with her pregnancy came a very full belly that left her completely unbalanced and poked out at either sides as if the babies within would soon burst forth. Sometimes she thought they might do just that. They were really quite wriggly; their occasional little kicks often surprising her at the most inopportune moments. Her fault for taking on a mate that was really far too large for her to handle. She blushed just thinking about it.

As she searched out a place to rest, she was tired but grateful. Peep looked forward to when her offspring finally arrived and was intent on being the best mother she could be.

Her dainty legs looking quite strange beneath her new bulk as Peep carefully slid down a small embankment, seeking the shallow mud of the creek side. The little doe had already been (thankfully) warned of how Totoma young were born and now she only hoped her children would be strong and healthy.

Peep made a sound very reminiscent of her name and turned awkwardly to seek the owner of the voice. When she found it, she studied Cue for a long moment before offering a shy smile. "No." She replied quietly; her soft voice holding an underlying tone of amusement. "But I don’t think she had a Totoma in mind when she was giving out advice."

She walked the last few steps to the muddy creek and sunk gratefully into its soft embrace, figuring her new companion wouldn't mind if she got comfortable before they had a chat. From there she turned her head back to the impressive Kimeti and smiled again. "My name is Peep."

"He was very nice." Peep murmured. At the time, she certainly hadn’t been thinking about what might happen in the future. Instincts she hadn’t realised were there had taken control.

She wriggled a bit, the mud and water squishing around her. "This is my first time but, I’m sure it won’t be long now. I can feel it." She considered the mare’s question, her gaze following the wasp when it appeared. "Only… it’s been uncomfortable. I’m worried for them."

Peep sighed. "I just want them to be healthy."

Peep answered quickly and honestly, having no issue with offering information on her life with a stranger, "I don't know. But he comes to see me every few days." She was very grateful that he hadn't been a buck with no interest in his offspring; otherwise she would have been a very panicky first-time mother.

Peep blinked. What was she? A Kimeti, certainly. But that could hardly be the answer.

Apparently having missed the ‘Welcome to the Swamp’ course that covered Legendaries, the Acha gave an honest, “… no,” and an apologetic smile. “Should I?”

Peep didn't saw a word, but her eyes widened with concern. It had not occurred to her that her own life was in danger. Her only worry had been for her children and even now, now that the Kimeti had revealed the possibility of her death, all could think about was them growing up without her.

She had to find their father. She had to make sure somebody was there, just in case she didn't make it.

Peep didn't know who or what this doe was, but she offered hope. If she said she could help, then the little Acha chose to believe she truly could. "Anything." She promised instantly.

"A-a Legendary?" Peep repeated, before the confusion in her eyes cleared and she gave a firm nod. The ‘what’ now explained, partly anyway, Peep was happy to bind herself to that pledge. "I promise." Legendary, Rise & Shine, bless for safety; she would remember.