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Pools of ocean blue stalked Colibri's every move, silently watching the interaction between daughter and mother; learning from it all, committing things to memory. She would have to do the same in a matter of days. It all seemed so surreal. A hand was placed upon the new mother's back, offering comfort and a source of balance as Coli struggled to clean her firstborn child. In Lilin's eyes, silent awe was most noticeable. Her body was tense with needless anxiety as her sister perforated the membrane keeping her child from taking its first breath. It was hard to believe that such a tiny being was their newest family member. Until Colibri had come along, Lilin had felt no connection to the Soul family. And with the arrival of these little ones, the Virding already felt her love expanding and encompassing them.
Her niece was transferred over to Saul, who promptly reacted by taking her in his arms and giving her a thorough examination. Colibri's second daughter took the opportunity to make her presence known. Lilin's attention travelled from Saul to the birthing mother, visibly overwhelmed by the urgency of this situation. Her sibling's throaty gasp signaled the birth of the second baby. Her receivers perked with the same curiosity as before, especially when both Colibri and Saul visibly froze at the sight of the little girl. She was the last one to see her as her tiny body was cleaned of bodily fluids. Through her dark coloration, her dog sire was recognizable. Only the brown highlights on her cheeks belonged to her mother.
Lilin hadn't quite made the connection with her own complexion but one smile from Colibri was all she needed to understand. Her frown softened into a genuine smile then, and she nodded. The Soulstorm heir wasn't sure what the proper reaction would've been or if her sister even expected one at all. A part of her wanted to reach out and touch the dark child, but she felt too inadequate to do so. Saul apparently did not see it as such. Her eyes widened momentarily when her mate handed one of the puppies over. It all happened so fast. Within seconds, her niece was nestled comfortably in her arms, seeking warmth. The Virding instantly became captivated by the little creature in her arms.
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