She knew of Hotaru's pups - healthy, as of now, at least. It was a blessing - a proper mark on the blemish of the health of the pups in d'Arte as of late. Hotaru was among the last people Skye would wish ill on, and she wished nothing but good health and smooth sailing for her and her newfound family - Hotaru truly deserved it.
She smiled as Hotaru described her pups - handfuls, were what they were. Esmeralda and Ares had been better behaved, but it was to be expected, as they were just born. Those who were older.. that was something that may take a bit of getting used to. The smile was fleeting, however, and short-lived - the weight of reality once more crashed down upon Skye, and her countenance reverted to its former, blank state.
"Don't worry about me, Hotaru," Skye said to the high-ranking female; she meant it. She did not mean for her packmates to worry for their alpha. The last time that had happened, with Shaw, things had ended disastrously - without perceived strong leadership, a pack was doomed to fail. She would not allow that to happen with Cercatori d'Arte, not under any circumstances.
"Pups are surely a good sign," she said to the female, stroking Esmeralda behind the ear. Perhaps with all great new things came a certain loss.. the cream leader only hoped that the losses would not remain so great.
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