Good because I'm tired of living in the bathtub. A month with no need to hide... can you imagine it?
[When he realized that Steve was drawing them further from shore, he hummed and helped in that, pushing them further into open water. He had once known these waters well, but now, it had been so long that he was getting used to them the same as Steve as they moved around away from where predators may be moving to investigate the scent of blood.
He trilled a soft noise at the baby, releasing his hands and letting their little one have to keep up with their motions. He still reached out to hold onto one of those tiny hands, pressing into his mate and having eyes only for the both of them.]
We have people of our species that can mend injuries, sickness and the like. Birth tends to be... a family affair. Our matriarchs oversee it and keep us safe. [He had no idea where his matriarch was or even who she was anymore. It was just him and Steve.] He's a strong boy. The two of us can handle him.
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[When he realized that Steve was drawing them further from shore, he hummed and helped in that, pushing them further into open water. He had once known these waters well, but now, it had been so long that he was getting used to them the same as Steve as they moved around away from where predators may be moving to investigate the scent of blood.
He trilled a soft noise at the baby, releasing his hands and letting their little one have to keep up with their motions. He still reached out to hold onto one of those tiny hands, pressing into his mate and having eyes only for the both of them.]
We have people of our species that can mend injuries, sickness and the like. Birth tends to be... a family affair. Our matriarchs oversee it and keep us safe. [He had no idea where his matriarch was or even who she was anymore. It was just him and Steve.] He's a strong boy. The two of us can handle him.