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Maya paused at the front gates of what she deemed a rather expansive home. Scratching her head, she checked the parchment again. This was the place indicated on the note her daughter had left. In Oba of all places. Not much had been written on the note. Her janarim grumbled disdainfully next to her. Pacju sniffed the air while letting out a barking whine.

"Dear Mama,
N'Kole is gone. Forever. Still staying in Oba for a while with hot hybrid. Locals know him as the beast tamer. The house is near the markets. (Enter address) you cant miss it. Come visit sometime."

She had diligence in searching for this place. There were many things she wanted to speak to her daughter about so much she wanted to catch up on.

Reaching for the gate Maya jerked her head up, a familiar Radaku was howling a greeting. Paws padded against the sand towards her. "Oh, Pacju look. Your baby Tao is still okay. Well how about that, she's learned to take care of herself and her mut. I wonder if that means she was able to hatch that darn egg after all." Maya mused, watching the mother and son play bow each other into a game of cat and mouse.

The sound of a door opening caught Mayas attention. Her posture straightened to her full height. That was not her daughter in the doorway to the house. It also certainly wasn't N'Kole either. A hybrid?

Maya stood contemplating her next move, reaching for an arrow just in case. "I have a note saying my daughter is currently seeking shelter here. Teiluj."

Teiluj was hot. WAY TOO HOT! The heatwave was hard to work around. Not to mention her belly was swollen. Making moving a bit more troublesome than she preferred. Lynx was true to his word, she was carrying his offspring. There had been a point where Teiluj had wondered if it was even possible for her to carry children. Considering she herself was bloomed directly from Aisha. But it seemed the goddess tree had given her strange blessings in random ways.

The sound of Tao's ruckus being made outside did put her on edge. Though it calmed her to see Lynx take action rather quickly. She could hear conversation between a female and Lynx. Furrowing her brows together, the now pregnant hybrid shifted from where she was sitting to stand up.

Puzzled when Lynx called out to her, explaining who the guest was. Teiluj paused in thought. A rush of panic washed over her. It had been quite some time since she had left that note for her mother. Nearly about as long as her relationship with Lynx. A panic rushed through her. She had completely forgotten about what would occur if her mother had run into her mated life partner.

Stepping forward Teiluj stopped again, her eyes falling upon the towering figure of her mother. The woman was still just as tall as she was frightening. The last she had seen her was before the Oban war. When she had left her in charge of Starlines egg, it was as a youngling she had to learn to fend for herself. Her mother's idea of proper raising of a child Alkidike.

Teiluj in part understood her mothers intentions. It was hard to explain how a hybrid such as herself was the daughter of a pure blooded Aishan.

Keeping silent Teiluj stood within sight but well out of any path of her mother. She wasn't going to risk loosing Lynx's child.

Since Teiluj didn't give him a confirmation or even a sign that it was alright for this woman to be in their home he didn't move. So when Maya got closer he remained firm in his position. Lynx didn't even move when it seemed like the alk was irritated that he was blocking her path inside. "I'll move if Teiluj asks me to. Until then you'll have to forgive my rudeness." He wasn't exactly fond of the idea of fighting another full bloded alk but he would.

When the woman seemed to go from looking at Tei to looking at him and becoming aggressive he narrowed his eyes. He wasn't exactly a fan of being grabbed either. Still, if this was Teiluj's mother then he could understand her anger since Tei was with child. He didn't even consider the fact that the recent changes to her earthling side could be just as shocking.

Lynx reached up to grab Maya by the wrist that held onto the cloth he wore in place of a shirt. "Please let go and we can have a conversation. With words."

Opening her mouth to say something to Lynx, Maya stopped to hear Teiluj speak. Without letting go of Lynx's clothing, the Alkidike woman turned her attention back to the female Hybrid. "You've changed... you've changed ALOT. Is this normal for you? It can't be right, Eshe told me what your mothers both carried as far as tribes. I don't remember anything talking about a change during my travels. Are you certain you haven't done anything to her?"

Maya had been traveling back to Chibale when the pollen struck. The only company with her were her own familiars and a few of the sisters. She hadn't seen first hand the changes within the earthlings due to the strange events. It wasn't like she was really close with any of them either. Preferring to keep more to her own kind.

Unconsciously letting go of Lynx's shirt. Her daughters pregnancy did not however go unnoticed. She wasn't too sure how she felt about the situation. Antenna twitching again, Maya took a step back. Letting go of the arrow in her quiver. "What are you?" She asked, looking the man up and down. "Hybrid obviously... but what are you?"

Pale green eyes watched Lynx as he spoke. Nodding to confirm what he was saying to her mother. Upon her mothers further questions into Lynx's lineage Teiluj was taken aback. "That's rude to ask." Teiluj mumbled, though not loud enough it seemed. Since Lynx was busy answering the question. She too was proud of what made him, well, him. And some of them were the same as her own lineage. She smiled proudly up at Lynx, leaning a little more into him. "He's very good at the job he does Mama. He's even helped me with Tao and Starline."

Unsure if she should mention the Loatoa kit, Teiluj opted it was best to keep silent about their newest addition. The mention of the Mystic attacking them dampened Teiluj's spirit slightly. "Aselia, we ran into the extremist on yael. She nearly killed him." There was pain in her voice as she spoke. They were not pleasant memories by any measure.

Teiluj made no attempt to change her location from behind Lynx. Comfortable with the feeling of protection, since her mother was a powerfully fearsome woman in her own rights.

He had been happy to help with Tao and Starline. The two beasts weren't too far from being tamed just from their connection with Teiluj. She just needed the extra guidance on how to get them to heel. However, hearing Maya talk down to Teiluj and insult her for seeking help caused him to narrow his eyes and give a half growl. "If all you came to do was insult your daughter then you can leave." Lynx didn't want to turn the woman away if Tei wanted to spend time with her but he wouldn't stand by and listen to her bring Teiluj down. "Teiluj had a good bond with them and a deep understanding of their behaviors. All I did was give her tips on how to teach them commands." In his eyes there was nothing wrong with that. Not everyone was cut out for taming beasts.

"Yes, Alk. Very little." It wasn't visible unless one counted his ears. When she mentioned a friendly match as a way to see if he could have Teiluj he half shook his head with a scoff. "You realize you have the advantage right? You're taller and stronger since you're a warrior." Still, he wasn't one to say no. So he glanced at Teiluj and offered her a smile. "Hope you won't think less of me if I lose." Lynx leaned over and gave his mate a peck to the cheek.

From there he motioned for Maya to join him in the yard. No way was he going to do this in the house.

"Have you children, young man?" Maya asked. "Were you tasked with raising one's that weren't yours. I doubt it. I did what was needed to raise her under traditional Alkidike ways. I can see your point of view though. Perhaps I could reconsider, what is the profession you chose little lady?" Maya asked, shocked when her daughter had turned to walk away from the conversation. Had their relationship changed this much since the Oban war?

Scratching her head in bewilderment, Mayas focus shifted towards the male hybrid. "Mmm, Aishan is still Aishan. No matter what form they take. Interesting that you're male. C'mon now." Maya reached out to grip Lynx's arm, intent on dragging him towards the pens where the animals were kept. "Size, height, weight, class. It all means nothing if you don't use what's up here." She tapped the side of her head. "How about this. One contest of my choosing. And another of yours. Then finally Teiluj shall pick one. Winner keeps the girl." Maya was eager now to test the limits of what she was now assuming to be Teilujs pick in companion.

Walking into the kitchen where she was accompanied by the newest addition to the household, the Loatoa kit. Soft mewls announced her presence before rubbing up against Teilu's leg. Teiluj smiled greeting the welcome creature, a precious gift given to her by Lynx around the time of the babies conception. Rubbing the side of her belly to ease a sharp discomfort, Teiluj shifted into a soft humming lullaby. Welcoming the Loatoa's advances of jumping up to reach her shoulder, enjoying the comforts of the kit rubbing against her cheek. She had entirely missed what her mother had shouted out to her as she walked away. Knowing full well it wasn't for her ears, but for Lynx. All she could do now was hope that her mother and her mate could get along well.

The hybrid busied herself about the kitchen, she needed to focus on making some tea for her mother. Possibly her own man as well, though she wondered if he would even sit down to eat if her mother had managed to rile him up enough. The small baby in her belly was very energetic today, making it's tiny presence known to Teiluj. "I know small one. All will be well don't you worry."