The two females walked side by said, their conversation nothing but casual banter. It was not often that Anu spoke alone with her earthen daughter, and though the young woman did not give her much to let light shine onto her life Anu avoided asking too many questions and stuck to making sure that she was at least well. Mati walked beside her, eyes looking to the landscape as if she was constantly distracted. Anu wondered, wishing to ask but reframed. And instead they spoke of the weather, or the war, and of days past and memories that held good feelings.
It was then that a male voice called. Heads turned, then eyes looked to one another. It was not a call that spoke of trouble, but still the females took to their paws and began to run. Being close to the mansion was something they both seemed to be doing lately, and it took only a few moments for them to appear at the door. Anu slipped inside, her eyes looking to the room where she knew Savina would be settled. As before the Commander welcomed them all to be present, and Anu approached slowly and yet steadily. She worried for the female, but her excitement and confidence that she would be alright was far more dominant.
The two wolfesses settled close by, their faces wearing a matched anticipation. Blue eyes looked to her adoptive daughter, who had been present the last time Savina had given birth. Of course she had been much younger, but Mati looked on with a focused gaze, her instincts always keen to the mothering aspects of life. Everything seemed to be going alright, confidences high and anxiety low. Anu remained silent, a simple encouraging presence.