Kitori looked at Sharindia in confusion and shook her head.<span style="color: #a64dff">"What do you mean? Why can't you watch me mate? I don't understand that... is it because it's wrong? I don't know why he would be mad." </span>She growled softly at the flick but didn't seem truly upset by it.<span style="color: #a64dff">"Dryad... is that what she is? I've never seen anything like that but I've taken care of animals that look like her. Stags I think?"</span><br/><br/>Ras frowned and held Rachel tight. "What baby?" He let her lead him to the egg and he sighed softly. "Let me get this straight. Your pet laid Ashia's egg, you want to keep it, and after yesterday The'kal said you shouldn't have the egg? Given your... emotional state I can see her concern, but you are right. You have time to settle down, fix things, and I'll vouch for you." He motioned for her to sit down and he nodded. "My relationship with Relene is about as rocky as yours was with Karrie. This is the first time we've been able to cuddle in a long time. She'll understand, Elune too, but they probably won't be happy about it. If you went to war with The'kal you would lose and really wouldn't even inconvenience her, but you are my priestess and it's my duty to make sure you stay in one piece. Or as few pieces as possible."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>