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Chalcedony shifted himself so that he was better facing Keilana when she took hold of his hand, allowing him to rest it on the curve of her stomach. He splayed his his hand out against it, focusing on it, wondering if she was far enough along that he would be able to feel anything. As she spoke again he found himself giving the slightest of shrugs, "I... I'm not sure. A part of me wants to ask you to tell him but... it feels like the cowards way out, given that he is... with your brother and you are carrying my child I am guessing that we are going to cross paths eventually." He couldn't avoid Takoda or her brother forever anymore now could he? The idea of being forced to see them together, it was grating, but he would have to be on his best behavior for Keilana and for their child. If he acted in any manner that might show what he felt about those two, well it might make things strained, which was the last thing he wanted.

"Ahhh, so your friend escorted you here? That's good. The idea of you walking all the way here from Tale along is one that is a bit distressing." Knowing that she had a friend along with her for the walk was reassuring, he only hoped that this 'Animah' person was strong enough to keep the both of them safe on the trip to and from Jauhar. It seemed that she was at least a good confidant, which was a good thing, something that Chal missed having.

At the mention of them needing to work something out so that she wasn't alone when the baby came he gave a nod of his head, "We will try to figure something out, yes." A part of him would prefer her to stay here in Jauhar... but given that she was loathe to even go up into the tree he doubted very highly he would be able to get her to go all the way up into the top of the tree where he and his family resided. If she liked being the ground then she would hate their sky high home he thought to himself before giving a smile, "You are always welcome to stay with my family... though I am sure you would rather be home and on the ground." He offered even though he knew she probably wouldn't accept the offer. Maybe if he were of a different, ground dwelling tribe, perhaps.

Chal left his hand in place for a time, waiting to see if he felt anything, but for the moment it seemed as though the child was going to remain still. Tired, perhaps, he thought to himself as he looked down at her stomach, then up at her again. She was telling him what he figured that she would, that she wasn't fond of the idea of being off the ground, that she wasn't a tree dweller, adn would likely be more at risk up there then down here. All things he expected her to say and yet he still found himself a touch disappointed. Likely because that meant that she wouldn't be moving to Jauhar, away from those that Chalcedony was kind of avoiding. He had no real room to complain at this point and could only nod and answer with a quiet, "I understand." Since he did understand, even if he found it to be a shame.

What came next had him starring at her once more, his eyes going a bit wide, before he looked away, "Ahh... maybe..." The idea of having to go before both her brother and Takoda to tell them this news, it was something that he didn't like the sound of even in the least bit but... well, at least it would be done then, right? A bit like ripping off a bandage that had stuck to a wound he thought to himself, not that he wanted to compare his child to such a thing. On top of dealing with those two there was going to be dealing with his own family, something he couldn't help but to worry about. This was a rather complicated and awkward sort of situation, wasn't it? Not one that either of them could possible prepare to deal with.

As Keilana told him about her plans to move out he turned to look up at her, giving her a curious look. Were she to move out things might go a little smoother he thought to himself, "That would make it easier." He said after a moment, it would mean visiting without having to worry about her brother or Takoda being right there, or worse both of them being all lovey dovey, not something he wanted to deal with for even a moment.

Chalcedony seemed to be thinking on that, wondering if it was a good idea, "Hmm... so long as you are still near enough to one of the settlements. I don't want you or the child alone after all. Jauhar and Tale can both be rather dangerous places for anyone when they are alone." Let alone a pregnant woman or a woman with a child he added quietly to himself, not wanting to say those words out loud since it might very well get him beaten by the Leaf Tribeswoman. Pregnant or not she was still a tough girl he reminded himself.

As she spoke of choosing names, as well as about him being nearby when she had the baby, he couldn't help but to go a little wide eyed. Both requests were ones that added that much more weight to the situation, making it seem all that much more real, "I will do what I can to be there when I am needed." He vowed, even though he knew that he might very well get awkward given that it meant dealing with both Takoda and his archer. It was something he would have to deal with though, better that he have to deal with the awkwardness of that situation then miss out on the arrival of his child after all.

Giving a bit of a smile as he felt the child shift against his hand he said, "This all feels a bit surreal, like I am going to wake from a dream at any moment. To think I am going to be a father." He mused, then glanced up at the trees a moment, "Hmm... that means I have a ton of people that I am going to have to tell about this. Should be... interesting to say the least." His parents, his grandparents, his many siblings. He could only imagine how loud this discussion was going to get he thought to himself.

"Getting close." He mused to himself, he'd need to get comfortable with the idea, used to the fact that he was going to be father in two months, it was a crazy thought. Still, it must be harder for Keilana so he wouldn't do anything to make it seem as though he were struggling with the idea, especially since he knew that she had a rather large hammer that she might very well bring back with her. At the mention of her brother he opened his mouth, then snapped it closed. No, no reason to say anything about him, he didn't want to start a fight after all. He was something that he was going to be stuck dealing with now, huh? Bah, what a pain... but one he would live with so that he was able to see his kids as often as he would like to.

"Well, if you need help with anything just let me know." He said finally, picking the right words to say instead of anything that had to do with her brother. Best that he didn't bring that one up even if he didn't care for him. It was Keilana and the baby that he needed to focus on after all.

Chalcedony seemed to think on it for a moment before finally nodding his head, "Sure, I will speak with my family about it, see if they might know a good spot for you to relocate if you are really serious about such a move." He wasn't sure what he thought, not wanting her to be too far from either of the villages, but if she really wanted to move best that he help her find a good spot. It was strange, to think that in such a short amount of time he and a girl he barely knew were going to have a child. Still, the proof was right there before him, moving against his hand within Keilana's stomach.

After a moment he pushed himself up to his feet, helping the Leaf Tribeswoman up to her feet he gave her a smile, "If you need anything and your brother isn't about feel free to send word. There are things that can be found in Jauhar that can't be found in Tale so I can at least help in that aspect." Given the odd cravings for food his mother had there was that chance that Keilana might be the same. He'd help fetch things where he could provided he could get them to her while avoiding those that he wasn't much of a fan of he thought to himself.

Chal gave a bit of a nod, "It would be best to minimize travel, I agree." Having her run all over Jauhar and Tale was likely a terrible idea, it meant that she could go into labor anywhere... and that wasn't something that he liked the sound of. He'd rather she was around a more populated area where she had access to a Healer he thought to himself, the one upside to her staying back in Tale... though he wondered if she would allow Takoda to help her. Last he knew after all she didn't seem as though she really enjoyed the company of his fellow Shifter. No matter, that wasn't what was important, what was important was the child, so hopefully if a Healer was needed she'd put up with Takoda.

Digging into his pack Chalcedony got out some of the red fruit that he often carried with him, offering it up to her, as well as one of his water skins, "Here, for the trip back. I am sure that this will be helpful." She'd be walking back with her friend, so security was covered, but it was best that he make sure that she had supplies as well. He wasn't sure after all how well prepared the trip out here with this new was after all.

Chalcedony nodded his head, "Yes, we will see each other again soon." Given the tie that they had binding them now there was no reason for them not to meet up from time to time, he didn't want his child to be raised without a father after all. While he had a feeling he might end up like his own father, taking care of things outside of the house and keeping the family safe, he wanted to try to be a bit more present then the man had been. He loved his father, but the man was gone a lot due to the patrols he did.

Shifting his shield from his back and into his grasp he looked over at Keilana, watching her as she went to find her escort. The woman was going to make sure that Keilana got home safely, a good thing since he probably shouldn't follow her back. For the time being he didn't want to deal with the archer even though he knew now that seeing that jerk again was inevitable. Turning slowly he looked up toward the trees, almost certain that his sisters were perched up there somewhere watching, before he moved toward the tree, moving to climb up it. He wasn't sure how he was going to break this one to his family, to his parents, but he'd figure it out. It was something he needed to figure out soon given it was likely that Reva and Vera had been eavesdropping meaning they knew and given their big mouths...

"Time to start thinking." He muttered to himself, the sooner the better so that he could get help in finding a place closer to the ground for Keilana to live in. Eesh, it just didn't seem as though there was near enough time.