"Well, it's just that, hatchlings are so fragile..." Caex replied, trailing off a bit. 

"He'll be walking before you know it" Aura told her brother, trying to encourage him. "I mean, I'm a bit nervous about it too, but that's already starting to pass for me. It's just the novelty of holding such a young relative. You'll get used to holding your son quickly enough, I guess."

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"And we have all the room we need here to raise a large brood" Orna assured him.

"Good to know" Kos said, lying back. "The most diversity I have is how to use several kinds of weapons. Not quite the same skill set as you, I know."