[JackHunt_17]

Originally Posted by Estelle

A smile spread across the queen's maw as Cougarbite found it within himself to greet her - a subtle sign her worries had been for nought. She relaxed, settling down her nerves and listened to her friend's kit, eyes attentively glancing his way and ears perked to catch the words. They hadn't spoken in some time, and she was sure a lot happened. At least, and luckily so, Cougarbite still seemed to be in good health. That simple observation brought her comfort. Though, it was surprising to hear he'd made an interesting encounter -- someone he thought he wouldn't see again? Nightshiver wasn't going to pry and ask who it was, though she admitted to being curious.
"hm.. sometimes.. felines do... come back... for just... a moment. It... is always... strange."
she mumbled, a bit in thought as it reminded her of her own mother, who came and went several times. It made losing her over and over again all the more difficult, but she couldn't blame her.
"I have... been.. well, thank.. you. Transitioning... to forever... queen has... been... different, but. I.. enjoy... working.. with the... kittens."
Her smile grew gentle as she recalled the kittens in the nursery and the way they never failed to brighten her day, despite the aching in her hear whenever she looked at them.

Cougarbite's belly churned in a strange way when the kittens were brought up. It was like his body knew he was expecting before he himself even did. It wasn't uncommon for signs not to truly show till 3 weeks after. So while it would take him a week or so more to realize himself, his body already knew and the kittens were forming inside. "I uh, I've been thinking about kittens too. Since I've had a mate.. Roseshine, I've been kinda hoping to have some kittens myself. Maybe not yet.. but soon. You could.. help with them maybe? Like be an aunt or grandma figure?" He offered. "Since you're close to a mother to me." He added, quieter though. He wasn't sure why but he didn't want to loudly admit that he saw Nightshiver as a mother figure.