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Re: Heart of the Mountain (Smokefish, Aust_Nailo, Shrike7) GMed by ranger
For the most part Ashraani focused on what Ash had to say, not paying the discussion about cooking much attention, though her sister's comment about lack of patience followed by her guessing Ash would soon give birth amused the Firstborn greatly. Ashraani had remained calm during it all, even as Ash had staggered and then was steadied by her companion and daughter. The Broodmother's gaze settled upon the latter as she spoke with calm indifference. "While I know my sister is impatient, I can only assume it has been a long time since she last observed one of the Ember Brood breeding a female not of our blood. It has only been but one day since I filled Ash with my seed. The children of the Ember Brood do not gestate quite as swiftly as those of other demonic heritage... It will take another five or six days before Ash gives birth, and the same time for my clutch to be ready if I put that burden on Aura rather than myself. If I keep my coming offspring within me, it will take three to four days from now before the eggs are ready to lay."
Always eager to teach the less knowledgeable of her kind, and to prove her own sizeable knowledge, Ashraani's tone of voice had been matter-of-factly and the words spoken deliberately and clearly for all to hear. And maybe a bit insufferable to Shabiri as Ashraani had always had a poor habit of calling out her siblings when they were, in her opinion, erroneous about things. Fortunately for Ashraani and her siblings this habit mostly showed on matters related to the Brood as a whole, and breeding in particular. She did know better than to try and chime in on matters regarding hunting and tracking when near Shabiri though; or else the Firstborn might end up on the recieving end of a lecture. That aside, Ashraani would also see to some other concerns her daughter had. "Bearing a child is a taxing experience, especially for a first-time mother. And the heat of our kind can be rough on those not of our blood... Some get used to it over time, some never quite adapt. Selraani, mind helping Ash outside so that she can have some water? She will need to drink plenty over the coming days."
Ashraani paused briefly before adressing the humans concerns, and would help in the effort of getting Ash outside for a drink, "I know it is not what you want to hear, Ash, but you deserve honesty from me on this matter... Everyone I bring to my lair won't have the same choice you've been given, and some won't recieve as tender care as you have. You have been very understanding and calm about your predicament, and that have earned you such caring treatment. I prefer to care for those within my domain, to nurture and nourish with affection, but my patience and acceptance is not without limits...", Ashraani paused briefly to let the words sink in, "If Aura and Fethis prove unaccepting of their fate, I will deal with them as harshly as I have to make them accepting of it." After those words Ashraani would break away, leaving Ash in full to the care of her daughter. "Take care of her, Selraani. I have matters in need of being dealt with.", and with those words the Firstborn stepped aside to then leap into the air; flying straight for Aura and Fethis. Whether Shabiri had went with Selraani & Ash, followed her, or remained by the food didn't much matter to the Draconian; she knew her sister could take care of herself, and wouldn't be against her presence while dealing with the two captives she was about to confront.
For the most part Ashraani focused on what Ash had to say, not paying the discussion about cooking much attention, though her sister's comment about lack of patience followed by her guessing Ash would soon give birth amused the Firstborn greatly. Ashraani had remained calm during it all, even as Ash had staggered and then was steadied by her companion and daughter. The Broodmother's gaze settled upon the latter as she spoke with calm indifference. "While I know my sister is impatient, I can only assume it has been a long time since she last observed one of the Ember Brood breeding a female not of our blood. It has only been but one day since I filled Ash with my seed. The children of the Ember Brood do not gestate quite as swiftly as those of other demonic heritage... It will take another five or six days before Ash gives birth, and the same time for my clutch to be ready if I put that burden on Aura rather than myself. If I keep my coming offspring within me, it will take three to four days from now before the eggs are ready to lay."
Always eager to teach the less knowledgeable of her kind, and to prove her own sizeable knowledge, Ashraani's tone of voice had been matter-of-factly and the words spoken deliberately and clearly for all to hear. And maybe a bit insufferable to Shabiri as Ashraani had always had a poor habit of calling out her siblings when they were, in her opinion, erroneous about things. Fortunately for Ashraani and her siblings this habit mostly showed on matters related to the Brood as a whole, and breeding in particular. She did know better than to try and chime in on matters regarding hunting and tracking when near Shabiri though; or else the Firstborn might end up on the recieving end of a lecture. That aside, Ashraani would also see to some other concerns her daughter had. "Bearing a child is a taxing experience, especially for a first-time mother. And the heat of our kind can be rough on those not of our blood... Some get used to it over time, some never quite adapt. Selraani, mind helping Ash outside so that she can have some water? She will need to drink plenty over the coming days."
Ashraani paused briefly before adressing the humans concerns, and would help in the effort of getting Ash outside for a drink, "I know it is not what you want to hear, Ash, but you deserve honesty from me on this matter... Everyone I bring to my lair won't have the same choice you've been given, and some won't recieve as tender care as you have. You have been very understanding and calm about your predicament, and that have earned you such caring treatment. I prefer to care for those within my domain, to nurture and nourish with affection, but my patience and acceptance is not without limits...", Ashraani paused briefly to let the words sink in, "If Aura and Fethis prove unaccepting of their fate, I will deal with them as harshly as I have to make them accepting of it." After those words Ashraani would break away, leaving Ash in full to the care of her daughter. "Take care of her, Selraani. I have matters in need of being dealt with.", and with those words the Firstborn stepped aside to then leap into the air; flying straight for Aura and Fethis. Whether Shabiri had went with Selraani & Ash, followed her, or remained by the food didn't much matter to the Draconian; she knew her sister could take care of herself, and wouldn't be against her presence while dealing with the two captives she was about to confront.