Larek went to check on the egg. As expected, it was still in place. "I am [i]so[/i] glad our species doesn't give live birth. Can you imagine that? Spending all that time in labor?"

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Orna sighed. "That isn't quite the point. I'm not trying to limit you nor am I trying to hold you back. I am simply concerned. Even as you test your boundaries, one has to still take care of oneself. While you are strong, you aren't as tough as you wish you were. No offense."

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"Heh. Not sure what land that is." Kos looked up to see the two females. "Er, no offense, ladies."