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08-30-2016, 11:16 PM
Heffalump
The scent of birth was one the Elephant would always know. No matter the slightly different nuances between mares or circumstances; some had blood, others had infection, most were normal—though they all had slightly different aromas. Still, the King would know the smell, for he so often found himself longing to be present for the birth of his own children.
Yet, he found he was more often present for the birth of others’ progeny. Though, truth be told, it was still a beautiful and wondrous thing. It just was not his wondrous thing. Regardless, his thick columns of legs still carried the great Elephant towards the smell of birth. But he is slower this time, with no scent of blood on the misted breezes. Slower from sadness that cannot help but usher on the heels of new life’s jubilant arrival.
So, when he broaches the scene, there already are others gathered. After the closeness of the generously antlered couple at the last meeting, the King is only marginally surprised to see the two embraced on the earth. Afterbirth drenched Arah’s haunches, marking her as the proud mother of the elegant bundle that stood before Ultima, the two-winged Rifitan that had joined the Edge on Tilney’s prodigal return.
A smile, warm and genuine, spread across his pale muzzle and black lips as he listened to the woman speak to the foal (’Maudie, my love’) and watched her gently place a strand of pearls amid the small peaks of antlers. His smile broadened as the luminescent orbs swamps her small head. “A beautiful gift, Ultima, befitting a beautiful foal. Congratulations, Arah, Tilney,” his low voice rumbled deeply, but quietly, in the intimate clearing. And, for a few moments, true happiness radiated from his dark navy eyes; the lines around the smoothing as he watched the new life totter on downy, tawny legs.
His eyes flicked towards Glasgow, giving a brief nod of greeting to his ever faithful Glazier, glad to find her surrounded my happiness and new life, now. In fact, he was just generally glad to see the scarred woman happy. He felt a swell of satisfaction at his choice to promote her to Glazier. Well done, Elephant. Take life’s victories, however they come.
Yet, he found he was more often present for the birth of others’ progeny. Though, truth be told, it was still a beautiful and wondrous thing. It just was not his wondrous thing. Regardless, his thick columns of legs still carried the great Elephant towards the smell of birth. But he is slower this time, with no scent of blood on the misted breezes. Slower from sadness that cannot help but usher on the heels of new life’s jubilant arrival.
So, when he broaches the scene, there already are others gathered. After the closeness of the generously antlered couple at the last meeting, the King is only marginally surprised to see the two embraced on the earth. Afterbirth drenched Arah’s haunches, marking her as the proud mother of the elegant bundle that stood before Ultima, the two-winged Rifitan that had joined the Edge on Tilney’s prodigal return.
A smile, warm and genuine, spread across his pale muzzle and black lips as he listened to the woman speak to the foal (’Maudie, my love’) and watched her gently place a strand of pearls amid the small peaks of antlers. His smile broadened as the luminescent orbs swamps her small head. “A beautiful gift, Ultima, befitting a beautiful foal. Congratulations, Arah, Tilney,” his low voice rumbled deeply, but quietly, in the intimate clearing. And, for a few moments, true happiness radiated from his dark navy eyes; the lines around the smoothing as he watched the new life totter on downy, tawny legs.
His eyes flicked towards Glasgow, giving a brief nod of greeting to his ever faithful Glazier, glad to find her surrounded my happiness and new life, now. In fact, he was just generally glad to see the scarred woman happy. He felt a swell of satisfaction at his choice to promote her to Glazier. Well done, Elephant. Take life’s victories, however they come.
LATE BUT TEMBO WANTED TO BE THERE FOR MAUDIE'S BIRTH <3
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