Mati smiled, finding it easier and easier to do so in the presence of the male. The tension was dwindling, though she hadn’t been (or trying to be) upset with Ehno. It was her mother that had made those choices, choices that had not been forgiven or explained. In her mind she played it out that Ehno was caught in the fray, and the result was this litter. Mati couldn’t be unhappy with that, and the names danced in her mind so that they could be remembered.
They stood in her room, and Mati noticed that there was plenty of cleaning and organizing that could be done to make it a bit more presentable. There were not many that came to visit her, as she wished to keep the room closed and quiet for her work. But moments like these came unexpectedly, and she didn’t want to show her less tidy side.
The Major spoke, and her smile grew. She was proud of the work she had did to earn the co-rank, and enjoyed every bit of it too. The new pups would be a handful, as Ehno commented. Mati let a soft giggle coil through her words, “And Jaz?” She asked without seeking an actual answer. “I’m sure they will be quite a hand full.” The Church girl stressed that with both parents would give their pups that extra little bit of energy.
Looking down at the panels Mati found that she could not manage an apology, in hopes of seeking forgiveness for the cold way she had acted. Instead she came out with a, “Thank you,” instead of anything that she had really wanted. “Ehno.” Mati added, pointing the planks with a small grin.