Baird had been growing increasingly worried. Thanks to his remarkable self-control, he somehow managed not to ‘fret’. That did not stop him from pacing the trails of Spirane though. Not only did he throw himself into his packly duties, but he might have even taken extra patrols around the pack land, just to be safe. On many of his rounds, he met with the scent of Robichaux. The silver and brown man would hesitate, fiery eyes looking into the distance and giving a little ‘woof’. He knew the other male could share parentage with the pups his friend was carrying and Baird would never be one to keep family away from family. The other male was welcome, at least in Baird’s eyes.

At last, the call came. Baird was nearly tripping over himself to reach the den he figured Aurelia was going to be staying in. Excitement clouded his mind, and he was too excited to stop to attempt to hunt for them. Instead his paws just pounded him in the direction of the call. Until the scent of blood hit his nose. Sliding to a halt, he hesitated outside the mouth of the den until he realized the other male had already arrived, and brought a fawn. Mild relief comforted him for barely a second before he popped his worried head into the den. The sight that met his eyes was a mixture of wonder and fright. Aurelia looked weakened and in pain, but surrounded by love and affection of those who cared about her. Baird’s dashing smile broke nervously over his lips, his tail whisking the air behind him. Inside the den was cramped, so he lingered by the mouth, happy to give the other male time within the den, since his time around them would possibly be more limited.

Amazing! He said warmly, cheer starting to replace his worry. Eyes fell on the brown pup that stood out against the rest. With a glance at the other two, he felt his heart clench. It was safe to assume this one was of his blood.

Lowering himself so he could inch forward, he lightly touched this girl with his nose before gently tapping the others as well. With a soft whine of suppressed happiness, he touched Aurelia’s cheek as well. You are all so beautiful. Again, his attention went back to his daughter. May… may I name her after my mother? He asked them, for they had a say in this family as well. Nivi, after Niviaq?

Robi spoke of Aurelia needing her strength, and Baird nodded in agreement, glancing between the two of them. I will help, of course. Anything you need, I will be here.