...damn it, why do i think?

Chip chuckled fondly, rolling his eyes. I'd pay to see a halla riding you. He teased, mercilessly. She had not enjoyed being pregnant; and more than once he had brought up the option of going to the takuta, and taking a tonic. He'd never wanted Inala to feel obligated to carry his child; but she had been steadfast in her decision.

Best damn decision she'd ever made, if he had to pick from every decision ever. Mmm. Perhaps, I'll come with you on the hunt for a little bit. He was more confident in leaving the clan without him, now that he had a First who was old enough to be worth anything.

Mmm. Well, perhaps we should think about trading her out. Or sending her to Arlathan. She shouldn't be under her parents forever. While many families did stay together, many more still opted to trade their children out of the clan for others of like training.