These are a sad pair indeed, bruised, bleeding and drench with salt water, but they are alive. Arcana cries because she's angry at Orhan's carelessness, but she cries in gratitude that their ordeal didn't have a more tragic outcome. The thought of losing her dear Orhan pains her most. The horrifying reality of how close she came to losing her best friend, lover and the father of her children sinks into her chest like a blade. After a few long moments, Arcana collects herself enough to speak. She confesses though her tears, "I love you so much. I can't bear the thought of losing you."

The stallion limps closer, and Arcana's heart nearly stops. Worst case scenarios play though her imagination. Hopefully this injury isn't permanent and doesn't leave Orhan defenseless against aggressors.

She too, reaches out. Her lips wiggle to and fro, parting his mane. She breathes deep finding comfort in his smell, distinguishable even through briny overtones of sea water. "I think so", she answers, then echos. "You're not okay though. You're limping." Arcana pulls back and regards Orhan with concern written across her face.

She is about to agree to head back to the oasis, when her eyes widen in surprise. Another sudden pain grips her abdomen. Arcana felt it as she was being dragged across the ocean floor, but now she's sure of the source. In the quiet that comes between the waves another rush of fluid sounds, and this one is not from the ocean.

Arcana's water just broke.