Log Date: 8/11/94 (approximate) Log Cast: Myriel, daughter of Graymist and Tyleet Brightfall, Myriel and Ynderra's lovemate Nightfall, Myriel's grand-dam Redlance, Myriel's grand-sire Graymist, Myriel's father, healer Ravenfire Spidersilk Ynderra, Myriel's twin sister, healer Log Intro: The extremely pregnant young Myriel is unsurprisingly, ignoring the advice of Lostholt's senior healer and has gone out to hunt while Leetah's back is turned; Leetah, Ember, and Cutter have gone off on an expedition of their own and are not currently in sending range of the Holt.... OOC Notes: This log is from Myriel's point of view, and arguments as to the canon-ness of the method of Trouble's birth have been deleted from the log. ***** Begin Log ***** A large, beautiful 16-point buck appears out of the forest nearby. His nostrils flare as he sniffs the air... Myriel sits up her eyes widening... You slide off of White Ears' back. East Bank of the Silver Run River To the north you see wooded area, thick clumps of trees standing, with NewGreen growth covering their limbs. The tree line thins after about a hundred paces to the west and you see the bank of the Silver Run River. Hollow reeds have begun to grow and does little to obscure the line between water and land. You can see the large rocks with sharp jagged edges reaching out of the water and you think they look slippery from your vantage point. The water swirls dangerously around the rocks, making the river seem uninviting. As the daystar sets the air turns chilly in the NewGreen evening. White Ears lowers a little so Myriel can slide off to the ground easily. Myriel looks at White Ears... The buck heads down to the water to drink, and lowers his graceful head to the water. Myriel picks up her bow and slips onto White Ear's back. The buck is unaware of the danger, the wind blowing his scent to the elfin and lupine predators. He drinks deeply, and raises his head, glancing around. White Ears slips around silently as Myr nocks an arrow.... The buck's nostrils flare once more, and he seems to start..the hint of something reaching him...He begins to wheel, to flee the river.. Myriel lets the arrow fly sending to White Ears **>>> GO! <<<** The arrow strikes the buck in the shoulder, and he bellows! He tries to run, not realizing yet the origin of the attack. White Ears bears down on him, and the mighty stag bolts as best he can. Myriel sends openly ** Puckernuts... ** Myriel reaches back quickly for another arrow... Rrrrrip! You feel a ripping, tearing, agonizing pain from your womb... Myriel's knees clench up against White Ears' sides and she drops her bow... doubling over against White Ears' neck... White Ears breaks off the attack, whining. The buck bolts off into the woods, trailing blood, and is gone. Myriel sends to the whole tribe ** ***PAIN*** Sharp ripping pain in your belly... ** Nightfall locksends ** ** Brightfall locksends ** What??! *confusion/_worry_* Where??? ** Nightfall locksends ** Where are you, kitling? ** Graymist locksends ** *comfort!* .. cub! Where are you? ** The cub KICKS!, making it worse..and you feel as if the very womb within you, where the cub lies, is being ripped from you. You locksend ** !!! ** to Brightfall. Redlance locksends ** Where are you? ** Brightfall locksends ** ! Where are you?!!! ** Myriel sends to the whole tribe ** Coming... to.. you... ** Rrrrriiiiippp.... Spidersilk sends to the whole tribe ** Myr, where -are- you?? ** Myriel sends to the whole tribe ** The hill.. *pain* White Ears will get me to you... ** Nightfall locksends ** Myriel! Tell us where you are! ** Myriel is clinging to White Ears barely hanging to his neck... Graymist all but tumbles to the ground as he stops as quickly as he can .. Myriel(#2526PUXcp) Myriel's hair hangs limply in her face drenched with sweat as she looks up at you. Her gray eyes look black against her now very pale skin, large and a bit glazed as she winces at each contraction as it comes. Her belly is distended, and ripples periodically showing her cubs effort to join the world. Her sweat soaked leathers are also stained with blood... too much blood. Redlance walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. You slide off of White Ears' back. White Ears lowers a little so Myriel can slide off to the ground easily. Myriel slides to the ground in a heap... Spidersilk walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Brightfall walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Brightfall sends openly ** Myr! ** *****Brightfall looked at me.***** Graymist drops to his knees by his cub and immediately tries to help her get comfortable Redlance bends to to Myriel, ** Myriel! ** >From a ways away, you dimly sense Ynderra GASP..and almost fall from Mirrormoons.. Brightfall looks at Myr, shocked/scared ** Need healer!!! ** Brightfall runs over to Myr, crouches down next to her. Nightfall walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Myriel is in a heap on the ground her leathers bloodied around the crotch... Nightfall takes one look at the blood and turns a bit pale. You sense in a locksend, Graymist's old and comfortable presence is felt right there with you. His power begins to flow into your body even as his sending attempts to link with yours in order to try and share the pain Brightfall locksends ** ... .. What happened? Where hurt? ** Myriel looks up at all of you only about half seeing you as she winces at a contraction and yelps... Nightfall turns to Graymist, eyes hopeful and full of worry. Redlance sends openly ** Timmorn's blood! Leetah isn't back yet! ** Brightfall looks at the other elves, pleading for them to help, as he holds Myr's hand. Graymist is trying to get her settled back a bit. His hands begin to glow suddenly with power .. Nightfall moves fluidly to sit behind Myriel and offer her a pillow - assuming nobody else is there. You sense Graymist's power seeks out injuries and begins to try and soothe your body. His mind is attempting to try and soothe your own .. Brightfall is at Myr's side, bent over her, holding her hand. His face wrought into a mask of worry. Graymist's shaky hands are trying to fumble off her leathers as quickly as he can .. at least to the point where they aren't in the way You locksend, to Graymist, Brightfall: Myriel clings tightly to you mentally and to Ynderra and Wildoak as well whimpering... **Something's not right. ** Myriel tries to hold onto her father but her grip is weak... Graymist locksends ** I'm here cub .. relax .. please, it will be all right. Please .. try not to panic ** Brightfall sends to Graymist ** Help her!!! You can!! Can't you?... ** Nightfall reaches down and deftly helps loosen the leathers. Brightfall locksends ** *comfort* We're here, .... *worry/fear* Love you!!! ** Graymist senses healing easing the pain somewhat but the muscles around her womb are torn and keep tearing with each contraction... You can either ease her pain or keep healing them as best you can each time... but not both...'. Nightfall locksends ** You'll be all right. ** Redlance sends openly ** Myr? You're going to be okay. Don't worry. Everything will be ok. ** Graymist stops his efforts and lets Nightfall do it. His entire attention turns to Myriel and her swollen belly. The glow of lifepower enfolds brightly about her torso Brightfall looks from Myr to Graymist, eyes wide with worry, then down at Myr again. Nightfall snarls at the blood-slicked leathers. Myriel tries to hang onto all of your sendings scrambling like she's in a drowned panic... Graymist grins his teeth and is sweating already. He settles onto his feet as though getting ready for a long effort. Myriel reaches out to take Brightfall's hand... Nightfall moves slightly to one side, looking up at Redlance. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall sends to you, concentrating on just you ** Here, ... Hold on... We're all here... Love you!!! ** You sense Graymist's power begins to work hard at healing the muscles, knowing they are the most important. Perhaps through your pain you can sense his sorrow at not being able to east the pain but the muscles must be healed.. Brightfall was holding Myr's hand already.. Redlance nods to Nightfall, at gets behind Myr. The cub KICKS! again, ripping further, struggling, trying to be born, afraid...you sense it's afraid.. Nightfall moves to beside Myr, draws a knife, and carefully, oh so carefully, cuts the leggings away. Brightfall's eyes are tear-filled, as he looks down at Myr, sending to her. Myriel sends to the life within her... ** Don't.. be afriad... I'm with you.... ** Myriel's belly ripples as the cub KICKS! Spidersilk bites her lip, staying back, a low 'mutter' of reassuring sendings emanating from her. Graymist's breathing regulates into a steady, deep flow that has only a very small ragged edge of desperation to it. His eyes are closed, but the tears leak out and stain his cheeks anyway .. mingling with the sweat. You can all feel the cub is afraid... Ravenfire walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Nightfall smiles tightly, finally getting the leggings free and carefully removing them. Redlance uses a scrap of leather to keep the sweat out of Myr's eyes. You sense Graymist's power surges when he can manage it, but you can sense he's not sure how long it will take so he has to keep something in reserve. Nightfall smiles wryly over at Ravenfire, depositing Myriel's bloody leggings to one side. Graymist's golden-glowing power is steady. He has more than enough reason to dig as deeply as he's ever done before to hold it solid. You locksend to Graymist, Myriel nods to you quickly through her pain... ** Love you. ** You feel like you are fighting a losing battle as the muscles rerip as her contractions quicken... Spidersilk's eyes lift as the fear from the cub is broadcast, and her sending changes a little, directed at the cub rather than Myriel, still reassuring and loving. Graymist locksends ** Cub, hold on!!!! .. ** You sense in a locksend, Brightfall sends strongly ** ... Love you... Hold tightly.... *love/fear* ** You sense Graymist lets loose of all restraints now and begins pouring as much healing as he'll be able to manage into you .. Myriel bites her lip eyes tearing as she tries not to cry out at the rapidly increasing contractions.... You locksend ** !!!! It's not supposed to hurt like this! ** to Brightfall. Graymist's shoulders tighten until he hunches over her. His face twists into a mask of concentration mingled heavily with pain Redlance continues to send reassuring thoughts to Myriel. Brightfall locksends ** *worry!* Just hold me..... Let Graymist help.... Hold on... *worry* *lovelovelove!* ** You locksend ** I'll tr...!!!! ** to Graymist. A bright spot of blood appears on Myriel's belly. As it runs down into her sweat you wonder how it could have come to be there .. when the next one hits you realize that Graymist has bitten his lip. Myriel's belly ripples again, and she gasps as her water breaks at last..a good sign? You sense Graymist's power flows in force that he's not drawn on in ages as he fights for two lives that mean the world to him Brightfall just looks at Myr's face, sendingsendingsending to her, as he holds her hand in his hands. You locksend to Brightfall, Myriel nods with a wince... Nightfall blinks at Graymist after noticing the blood, then shifts to support Myriel's hips, moving to a "catch" type of position. Spidersilk locksends ** ** Graymist senses "Myriel's cub is not in the right position to come out..that's why all the blood.." Nightfall nods to Redlance and moves back to her earlier position. Graymist senses "Myriel's cub needs to turn.." Brightfall reaches out to stroke Myriel's cheek, as she tenses again.. A somewhat futile gesture... Brightfall locksends ** Loveyouloveyouloveyou... BE okay!!! Graymist helps.. Will be okay!!! ** Myriel is getting blood flow in rhythm with each contraction... Graymist's muscles shiver down his back with a powerful spasm. His trembling hands begin to knead Myriel's belly .. always in contact. His eyes are tightly shut and his face pale You sense in a locksend, Brightfall can't keep the worry out of his sends, though. You sense in a locksend, Nightfall softly touches your mind after moving to sit behind you, offering mental and physical support. Redlance sends openly ** I'm no good at this. I'm going to try to find Leetah. I think I might know where she might have gone. ** Myriel yells with her next contraction, and she is in pain.. Nightfall nods to Redlance, snugging Myriel when she yells. Redlance heads towards the Lost Holt Clearing. Brightfall squeezes Myr's hand tightly, as she yells. Woodbiter looks distinctly uncomfortable at all this elf stuff and heads off to guard. You sense in a locksend, Graymist's mind desperately tries to shield you, but his own strength isn't so great now and he has to concentrate harder on keeping the damage down as he works on getting the cub turned Spidersilk stands, watching helplessly, still sending. Ravenfire stays well out of the way, watching wide-eyedly. Nightfall looks up at Silk curiously. Spidersilk looks at Nightfall, startled, then sends to Graymist. In an open send, Myriel's sendings fade into wordless emotion now. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall send-holds you tightly, wrapping hi love and care around you, stumbling with each scream, each contraction, but holding on... being there.... You sense in a locksend, Nightfall offers a calm, steady, caring presence. Graymist's mind receives sends but he doesn't acknowledge him. All you sense inside of him is the terrible will he has to keep his power flowing has heavily as he can and the powerful sending he gives to Myriel .. Myriel continues holding on to Brightfall sending love for all of you mixed with pain... You sense Graymist's experienced hands continue to work the cub ... his power usually so warm and gentle is now insistent and strong Nightfall eyes Graymist with concern. Spidersilk, as Gray doesn't answer, simply kneels in front of Myriel, preparing to catch the cub when it arrives. Nightfall smiles slightly at Silk, nodding. Redlance walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Ynderra walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Redlance sends openly ** I found Ynderra! ** Ynderra stumbles up the hill after her grandsire, eyes wild. ** Myr! ** Ynderra locksends ** ! ** Brightfall seems somewhat relieved now Ynderra has arrived, too... Myriel almost sits up her eyes widening... ** Ynd!?! ** Brightfall locksends ** .. is here too, now... Will be okay, now.... ** Graymist's muscles are standing out by now from the strain he is experiencing. His breathing is getting deeper and more rapid .. a bit ragged. Ynderra sendmurmurs ** High Ones, we came into this world together.. I'm not letting you leave it! ** Myriel screams and falls back against Nightfall as another contraction hits her... Nightfall holds close to Myriel, not quite noticing the two more. You sense in a locksend to Ynderra, Myriel: Brightfall's worry seems to fade somewhat on Ynd's arrival... A sense of wholeness easing the worry... --.... Ynderra is on her knees before the scream fades, and her knife is in her hand. Brightfall winces at the scream, but stays their... holding closely, both in send and hand. Brightfall gasps, as he sees the knife! Graymist's hands are still kneading the cub as he tries desperately to do more. The blood from his lip is contrasting sharply against his pale skin Nightfall looks at Ynderra, concerned, but doesn't interfere. Myriel doesn't see the knife (or anything else really) as she is simply not here anymore... You can feel she is sending only to her cub now. Ynderra sends to her twin.. ** Shh... ** Brightfall looks at the knife, shocked! Ynderra winces herself as another contraction hits, the twin-bond almost too much.. Graymist's head twitches slightly at a send .. but he's locked now. If he fails for a moment.. Nightfall's eyes widen a bit as she studies Ynderra with concern. Ynderra sends openly ** You don't understand! The cub's not turning! ** Ynderra pushes her father back, trusting someone to catch him. Graymist's hands have slipped down the sides a bit .. Redlance kneels down by Greymist, and tries to offer him his strength. Nightfall's eyes widen, "No..." Ynderra sends openly ** It's *OUCH!* not turning..we need to free it! ** Spidersilk whispers, "Ooooh..." and reaches for Graymist, then stops as she sees Redlance catch him. She nods to Ynderra, moving to help. Brightfall looks at Ynd, mouth open wide, horror written across his face. Graymist spasms at the abrupt shove back .. in shock for a moment as his sending breaks and the power fades Myriel screams again... ** Out... OUT!!! ** Ravenfire heads towards the Lost Holt Clearing. Ynderra holds her twin's hand..** Forgive me.. ** Ynderra locksends ** ..forgive me! ** Brightfall sends openly ** No!!!! ** Graymist's chest heaves for breath as he weakly tries to reach .. but is finally able to see what's happening. He barely manages .. ** must .. be .. to heal .. to heal .. when .. done ** Nightfall closes her eyes, lowers her head to rest her cheek against Myriel's supportingly. Ynderra's knife flashes quickly, and she gasps herself, biting her lip open like her father.. Brightfall seems to want to move and stop Ynd, but can't, somehow... A red line appears across Myriel's belly, and.. You sense Nightfall tightens her arms slightly, bracing. Brightfall gasps!, squeezes Myr's hands tightly. His face has gone all pale. Myriel screams again at the cutting squeezing Bright's hand and pressing her cheek to Nightfall's crying... You locksend ** Take care of cub for me.... ** to Brightfall. Ynderra flinches herself, and locks her mind to Myriel's. Spidersilk waits, eyes bright, for Ynderra's okay, trusting the twin-bond to know when it is safe to help. Ynderra gently reaches down and separates the lips of the wound, whimpering softly. ** Come on, little one.. come on.. ** Brightfall locksends ** NO!@!!!! Not letting you go!!!! , STAY!!! LOVE!!! ** Graymist tries to sit up and get closer to Myriel again Tears are running down Brightfall's cheek, as he looks down at Myr. Ynderra pulls out a tiny cubling, from her sister's body. Nightfall shudders slightly at the sight, but doesn't falter. Myriel stops screaming her eyes about half-open as she smiles very weakly at the sight of her daughter. Redlance helps Graymist to get up and help Myriel. Ynderra lays the little girl-cub on her sister's breast.. Brightfall looks away from what Ynd is doing, looking at Myr's face only.. ** Myr... Myr... ** Graymist's hands finally rest on Myriel with the help .. he stares at the cord still attached Ynderra drops her knife, and closes her eyes.. ** Now, live! ** Ynderra locksends ** Live, ! ** Ynderra's healing explodes into life around her hands. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall sends to you, begging you to hang in there... To hold on... To hold onto him... ** Please, ! ** Myriel reaches over VERY slowly with her free hand to wrap her arm around the cub and HUG her tightly Nightfall locksends ** Congratulations... cubling-mother.. ** Ynderra's healing traces over her sister's wound, closing it.. Nightfall locksends ** ** Graymist's shaking hand reaches for the knife and cuts it as the wound seals .. he drops the knife and all but passes out Nightfall looks at the small cubling with a smile, then gasps as she watches Graymist waver. The cub sucks in her first breath and lets it out again with a huge lusty SQUALL! Nightfall winces slightly, smiles wryly, ** At least she's healthy. ** Ynderra's eyes go completely closed, the wound sealed..and she goes deeper within.. Brightfall startles at the squeal. You sense Ynderra's healing coming into you, as her souls searches for yours.. ** ! ** Redlance tries to support Graymist. You locksend to Ynderra, Myriel smiles at you a bit detached from herself but beaming with happiness at her cub... Ynderra gnaws at her lip.. Graymist slumps against Redlance once he sees things are going well enough. You sense Ynderra goes within, noting with dismay the blood loss, the ripping..she carefully seals all cuts within you, to prevent more bleeding... Myriel's color gets slightly better and her eyes open a little wider losing some of their glazed look... The little girl-cub wiggles, snuffling at Myriel's breast instinctively. Nightfall snugs Myriel. You sense Ynderra's healing fire burns softly..no pain now...none..you two back together, and she heals you, heals the rips..the tears.. Brightfall looks at Myr, and becomes overwhelmed with relief. ** Myr... Oh Myr... *HAPPY/RELIEF! LOVE!* ** Brightfall somehow hugs Myr and the cub. Brightfall, looking at the cub, sighs ** Trouble suits you all right... ** Myriel BUH-links a bit coming back more and looking a bit surprised at all of you and the cubling at her breast... Myriel sends weakly ** Where'd all this blood come from? ** Nightfall snorts softly, ** You, cub. ** You sense in a locksend, Brightfall loves you, so much!!! Ynderra is too deep in healing trance to giggle, her own face sweat-streaked. She doesn't look in much better shape than Myriel, as she extends her powers to their limit to seal the damages inside. Graymist's eyes open a bit more and his head lolls just a bit so he can see Myriel. A brief smile plays on his pale face before he allows himself to go out totally. Myriel sends openly ** Me???? ** Spidersilk sends openly ** Yes, you. Don't worry.. you're all right, now. ** Nightfall looks at Graymist in concern, hoping somebody catches him. Myriel sends openly ** But... I... ** Nightfall sends openly ** Yup, you. ** Graymist is slumped back against Redlance :) Brightfall just hugs Myr and the cub, so very much relieved... Ynderra opens her eyes, face very pale..** Meat..she needs meat..and someone do something with the afterbirth.. ** Myriel is slumped back against Nightfall still as she looks down at the little cub smiling... Cubling whimpers, and FINALLY finds what she is looking for.. Nightfall leans over to look closer at the cub, ** What are you going to call her? ** Ynderra gently, gently adjusts the little cub to her sister's breast. Cubling suckles strongly. Brightfall locksends, to Ynderra, Myriel: ** *soft sigh* *Love* ** Spidersilk comes back at a dead run, carrying a small ravvit from the night before's hunt. Ynderra slumps back, sitting before she falls. ** Myr? ** Myriel sends openly ** Well I was gonna call her... Ynd? ** You sense in a locksend, Brightfall smiles wrily ** 'Trouble' is a good name all right ** Ynderra looks at her twin, and deadpans ** Don't you EVER do that to me again! ** Brightfall noddles to Ynd. Brightfall seems to agree. Nightfall grins lopsidedly at Ynderra and chuckles softly. BurningFire walks up the hill from the clearing to the east. Myriel sends openly ** But it was the biggest, sweetest buck in the whole forest...!!!! ** BurningFire heads towards the Lost Holt Clearing. Myriel sends openly ** I almost got him! ** Brightfall looks at Myr, disbelievingly. ** You _WHAT! ** Redlance laughs! Myriel accept the ravvit nibbling at it and then suddenly taking a huge bite as she realizes just how HUNGRY she is... Nightfall widens her eyes, then just laughs and hugs Myriel, ** What are we going to do with you... ** Brightfall sighs softly. ** NOW see why I didn't want you to go out alone?! ** Ynderra grins a little.. ** Poor Daddy! ** Ynderra reaches out and touches Graymist's cheek.. Brightfall kisses Myr's cheek, as she eats. ** Love you, crazy! ** Spidersilk -grins- at Myriel. Graymist's pale cheek twitches slightly at the touch Myriel sticks her tongue out at Brightfall (before he kissed her) as she sends ** But I didn't _mean_ to find it!! ** Brightfall then looks at Myr. ** So... _are_ we going to call it...? ** Brightfall sends openly ** her ** Ynderra sends softly to her exhausted father. You locksend ** Thank you father... *HUG* ** to Graymist. You sense Graymist seems pretty much out of it .. but he doesn't seem totally out either .. his weak send in return is only a mirror of his love and oddly enough .. joy .. a very blurry picture of Myr and the cub .. Cubling opens her unfocused eyes, and looks around at the big, wide world, no longer afraid. Brightfall locksends ** Will we call her Trouble? ** Myriel looks back to Brightfall ** Something pretty? I wasn't really gonna call her Trouble... Honest! ** Nightfall chuckles. Brightfall grins. ** Suits her, now... ** Now drier from her birth, this little one has Redredred hair and gold eyes..looking a lot like her great-grandparents. Myriel glances up at Nightfall... ** She has your eyes! ** Ynderra sends openly ** And Grandda's hair! It's redder than yours... ** Brightfall then looks around some more. ** And where's 'grace? ** Myriel starts to bounce exciteedly and then decides that's a bad idea with a slight wince. Brightfall looks at the cub, smiles. ** And she screams just as loud as you do, Myr :) ** Ynderra sends openly ** No bouncing yet! You're still weak..and you lost a lot of blood, Myriel. A lot. We need to feed you meat for WEEKS.. ** Ynderra giggles at Brightfall, still vary pale. Brightfall locksends ** So.. What DO you want to call her? ** Myriel blushes at Brightfall (very faintly) Brightfall holds out an arm to Ynderra, to hug her as well. Ynderra sends openly ** We should get you to a den, Myr.. ** Ynderra hugs Brightfall, tired. ** When I lie down, I'll be out for DAYS... ** In an open send, Brightfall thinks the weather is fine.. warm, dry... Den can wait? Brightfall locksends, to Ynderra, Myriel: ** Love! ** Myriel suddenly looks up eyes wide and a bit fearful... ** Leetah's gonna KILL me!!!! ** Spidersilk chuckles. ** Leetah is not going to kill you. ** Brightfall looks at Myr. ** ??? ** Ynderra looks at her twin, shakes her head, and leans against her Daddy. ** Is too. ** Spidersilk sends openly ** She might yell a little, but she's not going to kill you. ** Myriel sends openly ** But she told me not to go ANYWHERE! ** Spidersilk sends openly ** She'll be too relieved that you're all right. ** Brightfall sends openly ** You don't need any help killing you. ** Ynderra relaxes agains their father, eyes closing despite herself. Graymist stirs slightly. His head turns so that his face is buried in Ynderra's hair Brightfall locksends ** If you'd have only let me come with you... *sigh* ** Redlance sends openly ** We better get her out of all this blood, before she goes to sleep. ** Myriel gives Brightfall an evil look cuddling the cubling who seems destined to be called Trouble if her mother keeps blanking on a real name... }:) Brightfall nods to Redlance. Brightfall wraps his arms around Myr. ** C'mon... We're going to move you a bit... ** Myriel sends openly ** DO I have to go inside??? I hate the inside... ** In an open send, Brightfall thinks we could sleep by the pool? Ynderra seems to be asleep already, in her Daddy's arms. You sense in a locksend, Graymist send murmurs, ** yes cub, need inside sometimes. ** automatically Brightfall sends openly ** Ynd? What do you think? Oh.... ** Myriel nodnods to Brightfall handing him the now sleeping cubling Brightfall smiles softly, holding the cub somewhat awkwardly. Myriel tries to stand a bit shakily leaning on whoever's near for support... Brightfall wraps an arm around Myr, steading her. Myriel loses her balance a moment and pauses on one knee halfway up to get her bearings... Myriel sends openly ** Maybe inside is not such a bad idea... *SIGH* ** You sense in a locksend, Brightfall smiles. ** Old balance again, hmmm? ** In an open send, Brightfall will help you get there, Myr.. Don't worry... You locksend ** Dizzy... ** to Brightfall. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall wants to sleep on that mossy patch near the pool.. Happy place... You locksend ** Different kind of balance problem. ** to Brightfall. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall nods, will hold you... Mirrormoons whurfs, noses Ynd, who bats him away in her sleep, and then noses Myriel, brush raised in greeting. Redlance nods to Brightfall, and helps him with Myriel. Spidersilk says softly, "I can help.. when you decide where to go." Redlance sends openly ** The pool is a good idea. ** White Ears finally stops pacing and the half-panicked look leaves his eyes as he sees his elf-friend is ok and pads up to her other side to help her balance.. Brightfall nods to Redlance, supporting Myr on one side. Redlance grins, ** Someone want to help Graymist? ** Myriel sends openly ** I better go to the pool and wash off at least... Besides... I don't think I _could_ climb up top my den right now... ** Spidersilk nods to Brightfall, opening her arms for the cub. Myriel sends openly ** Could someone have Moonshade sends some leather my way... I need to sew a few new things... ** Brightfall smiles somewhat relievedly, handing the cub to Spidersilk. Then, he sets off towards the pool, walking _Slowly_ Ynderra turns in her sleep. Graymist might be asleep or not .. but he hardly looks in shape to move on his own. Brightfall sends openly ** Myr... Later.. Don't worry, now... ** Myriel smiles to Spidersilk... ** Take good care of her! ** Redlance continues to help Brightfall with Myriel. Brightfall scrambles down the steep hill. Redlance scrambles down the steep hill. Myriel leans heavily on Brightfall and Redlance as White Ears pads up to Spidersilk and sniffs at the cub and then snorts! >From the bank, Brightfall leads Myr to a shallow part of the pool, slowly lowers her into the water. ** There... ** White Ears> White Ears takes a step back sniffing more with ears pricked Myriel sinks down to her chin and soaks in the cool waters. Brightfall locksends ** Feel better now, -love? ** White Ears> Mirrormoons whurfs softly, nosing Ynderra. White Ears> Ynderra bats at him again.. White Ears> Ynderra opens her eyes grumpily. White Ears> Ynderra sendsmutters something about pushy wolf-friends.. Redlance smiles at Myriel, ** Didn't I tell you that everything would turn out ok? ** Myriel nods to Redlance smiling... White Ears> Graymist stirs again .. his eyes opening a fraction You locksend ** Tiiiiired ! but love you! ** to Brightfall. Brightfall sighs softly. ** Don't ever just ;leave on your own again, Myr... SCARED me! ** White Ears> Mirrormoons noses Graymist. You sense in a locksend, Brightfall is tired, too, ... But love, so much! White Ears> Mirrormoons whines softly. White Ears> Graymist manages a bit of a smile, but it ends up more like a smirk. You locksend ** You can feel you aren't as exhausted as she is though. ** to Brightfall. Myriel snuggles up to Brightfall laying her head on his shoulder... You sense in a locksend, Brightfall already knew that... White Ears> Graymist shifts slightly as though gathering himself a bit. Myriel sends openly ** I can't promise that, love... I like time alone too much... ** Brightfall nuzzles Myr's cheek, as he holds her close. White Ears> Mirrormoons noses Graymist again, whining encouragement. Brightfall nods. ** I know... ** White Ears> Ynderra gets up, and tugs at her father's arm. ** Come on..you are so tired, and I can't help you get UNtired..you need to sleep. White Ears> Graymist shifts again and gets himself enough upright on his knees and leans one arm with you and the other on the wolf for support Myriel HUGS Brightfall weakly... White Ears> Ynderra helps you on to Mirrormoons' back, and looks at you.. ** Daddy..if you hadn't been there.. ** Myriel gazes off into the trees thinking... White Ears> Graymist has a bit of a problem getting a leg that high but manages it with your help. Otherwise it's apparent he'd sleep right there :) White Ears> Ynderra shivers.. Brightfall hmms? to Myr. White Ears> Graymist sends weakly .. ** had to help .. love you both .. mean more than life to me ..good to see you again ** Brightfall smiles, nods to Redlance. White Ears> Ynderra helps you up, and settles you on. ** Don't send! Let's get you to the den. Then you can sleep. ** White Ears> Ynderra looks much older, much more adult.