[ Volume is only half of what matters, with heartfelt feelings the other, so Saber is happy to have Dextera join in with as much as he can manage. ]
You are doing wonderfully, Bagel! You have come too far to give up now!
[ The chick clumsily stumbles to its feet, swerving left and right unsteadily before plopping tired to the ground again near Dextera. Saber makes no move to help it up, looking instead to Dextera with a smile of support. ]
[ dextera visibly twitches when bagel struggles to walk, but it’s so close, and then—saber finally gives him permission to touch. it’s not as if the chick’s actual mother isn’t close by, but dextera has been tending to these ladies for so long, that he’s practically one of the flock. ]
Bagel…
[ tentatively, he reaches out… and touches one of the chick’s wings. ]
[ when the chick stirs, but doesn’t actually seem able to keep moving, dextera takes the opportunity to gently scoop it into his hands. it’s so small, it fits perfectly in the cup of his palm. ]
[ Saber watches as the chick settles into Dextera's hand, its head burrowing feebly into the warmth of his palm. Then she looks to the expression of quiet but powerful joy on Dextera's face. She has ever seen love bloom so beautifully in a person. ]
It has been a journey, but a worthwhile one. Congratulations, Dextera. I know you will care for Bagel as dearly as if he were your own child.
[ dextera nods. he wouldn’t have come this far if it weren’t for saber’s assistance and support, and he’s proud of the hens for all banding together during this strange new time. ]
You can come visit him whenever you want.
[ and he will… reluctantly… give consideration to tristan’s request. ]
[ The invitation fills her with a simple warmth. ]
I fully intend to, and often. If you possess feelings of love and care for this child as a mother, I possess pride for him as a father. I would like to see his development through for as long as possible.
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You are doing wonderfully, Bagel! You have come too far to give up now!
[ The chick clumsily stumbles to its feet, swerving left and right unsteadily before plopping tired to the ground again near Dextera. Saber makes no move to help it up, looking instead to Dextera with a smile of support. ]
Go on. It should be safe to pick him up.
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Bagel…
[ tentatively, he reaches out… and touches one of the chick’s wings. ]
…he’s warm.
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[ The chick stirs slightly at the touch, but it seems too tired to move away or toward Dextera. ]
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…
[ dextera inhales. ]
We did it.
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It has been a journey, but a worthwhile one. Congratulations, Dextera. I know you will care for Bagel as dearly as if he were your own child.
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You can come visit him whenever you want.
[ and he will… reluctantly… give consideration to tristan’s request. ]
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I fully intend to, and often. If you possess feelings of love and care for this child as a mother, I possess pride for him as a father. I would like to see his development through for as long as possible.