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"Oh, don't think of it like that. Duty. It's the greatest pleasure a goblin can feel, followed by the greatest love a goblin can have. Plus, you will get to actually know your children. I won't be so lucky. Plus, younglings grow up very fast, and you won't look 'big' for more than a month per litter. It won't interfere with your life as much as you fear. We're not like humans, you know" Ty explained, as he noticed that she was looking down at her feet. "As for something else to do... maybe I could have a look at your feet? I don't want you getting sore feet or a cramp in a fight. I'm not going to be able to carry you to safety. Really. We'd both be killed if we're slowed down like that."