"Yeah. About five months for the egg to be laid and another four or so for it to hatch. Give or take a month for either stage." Kos noted. "You won't start to show signs for a while, and you'll only be really swollen in the last month or two before laying."

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Caex put Auryn into the tub and got some soap and a washcloth. He washed the boy's back while Aura worked on his feet and legs. 

"He's got your claws. did you know that?"

"Yeah, Aura, I did. He's got strong legs for his age, too. I don't know if its the magic or inheritance or whatever. I only wonder what he's got from his mother."