"We don't know how long its been hatching for, but if you really must bathe, do so quickly!" Aura said, running to meet her brother.

"Cherry-red!"

Caex winced at that. "The first thing my child hears shouldn't be 'cherry-red', dear sister" he replied, sighing.

Aura looked at the egg. "How long has it been hatching for?" she asked Avera.

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"I want to meet him or her too" Larek sighed. "Still, it gives us time to prepare."

"Ready to go?" Kos asked.

"Is there any kind of music you want to hear?" Veax asked.

"Maybe we could raise some sheep? I hear wool sells for a good price these days" Orna said.