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The Nature of Predators 183
🕑 Added 2024-01-01 12:00:08 +0000 UTCMemory transcription subject: Ambassador Tarva Williams of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: October 9, 2137
Under an immense amount of pain, it was difficult to remember why I wanted to have a child in the first place.
I clung to Noah’s hand as the contractions radiated pain through my body, finding it difficult to think. I forced myself to ruminate about how beautiful our family would be, and how much I loved my caring husband. Then again, no matter how supportive he wanted to be, he wasn’t the one in excruciating agony; this required little effort on his part, didn’t it? That wasn’t a rational thought, but it was near impossible to be rational. Of course I wanted the astronaut here, to welcome his child. Just a little while ago, I’d been elated to see his reaction.
The doctors prompted me to push harder, and I strained against my own pain tolerance; if I’d welcomed two predators to Skalga in the flesh, before I knew they wouldn’t eat me, and wagered my entire civilization on a possibility, what was a little labor pain? I was a strong, fierce woman, and I’d be damned if I waited a moment longer to hold my child. Noah had barely left my side since the pregnancy began, but now, it was like his hand was glued in mine. My human watched with nervous eyes, terrified of anything going wrong. He pressed the other palm against my back, though it wasn’t comforting enough to make up for the fact that my insides wanted to be on my outside.
“We’re almost there. You’re doing great, sweetheart,” Noah whispered, inches from my ear. “You’re going to make the perfect mother. I believe in you, and I’m here for you and our child.”
There was a brief flicker of happiness, knowing that, despite his insecurities, my Noah would make a wonderful father. I remembered seeing his binocular eyes staring straight at me, as we exchanged vows—the astronaut liked the Venlil ones enough to choose them. Our wedding had been a quiet ceremony, closed to the public despite the fact that our relationship had controversially (on both worlds) been announced. We’d started out from Skalga on a sprawling spaceship we rented, with friends and family we invited. The ceremony had taken place halfway on the journey to Earth, before we landed in my husband’s hometown for the reception.
To imagine how it once would’ve terrified all of my maternal instincts, a predator being right next to my newborn child. Noah implicitly had my trust; my brain didn’t register him as a threat anymore, not even in the subconscious bits. My abdomen screamed in unfathomable pain, warring for my attention, but I fought onward for our beautiful daughter. We’d discussed names, Venlil and human, and settled on tribute to a friend of ours who spent his last breaths seeking peace. Elia, her name would be, harkening back to the dear Elias Meier. It felt right for the people we’d lost to be a part of this new life…for their memories to be carried on.
Elia is going to be beautiful, and I hope she takes after Meier’s diplomatic spirit. I wish he’d gotten to see this victory, and to know that humanity would survive as a prosperous power.
Another wave of agony came with the newest spasm, as the process seemed never-ending. Stars, I loved my first daughter, but how had I forgotten how miserable this was? I had no more energy left, and even with desperate attempts to redirect my thoughts to Noah and his species, my motivation was waning. Why wasn’t there a pause button on this ordeal? I tried to cling to something positive, though my brain begged for a reprieve. There were two cribs waiting in the nursery, where the planets of Skalga’s system were painted on the ceiling. My human and I had a home together; it wasn’t quite the opulent governor’s mansion, but it was ours. What else…what else? Maternity leave from my ambassadorship would give me time to spend with my children.
That was it. Children, plural. Despite all my research on how to rear a human infant, I was woefully unprepared for raising a predator. How strange it was that such a powerful, fearsome species would be so fragile, and dependent on me. After a lengthy discussion, we’d decided to adopt a Terran boy that was six months old, since Venlil children matured quicker than the primates. Two newborns would’ve been a massive undertaking, with the sleepless nights and round-the-clock care. While it wouldn’t quite bridge the age gap, we wanted to bring the hominid home early enough that he’d bond with us from his earliest memories. Noah and I wanted to hear his first words, and when he took his first steps.
The two of us were slated to visit the UN embassy, where the paperwork had been prearranged; our little boy would be waiting for us in the Peacekeepers’ care. Elia’s big brother was sitting there in limbo, and we couldn’t meet him until I finished up here. I didn’t want to wait a second longer before making it official that he was my son. I didn’t want to wait any longer to have a Venlil daughter again either; Elia’s life was set to start today! A strength bubbled within me that I didn’t even know I had, as I warred against my body to bring a pup into the world. The pain reached its crescendo, blinding me for several moments. The doctors latched onto a small, silver object, while I fell back to the pillow with exhaustion.
“My gosh! That’s Elia; I saw her little head! Are you feeling alright, Tarva?” Noah asked.
I perked my ears, as the sound of braying, feeble cries reached me. “Elia’s healthy, it sounds like. I don’t know how I made it, but you have no idea how much that hurt.”
“I hated seeing you in pain, my love. I wish there was something I could do to help, but I’m here every step of the way. You can rest now.”
“No, I can’t; Elia needs me. Let me see her. She needs someone to comfort her.”
The doctors passed me the wet bundle of fur, which was wriggling within the blanket. In an instant, the pain and exhaustion was forgotten. It was all worth it—worth enduring a thousand times over—in a second. A dangerous protectiveness roared within me, as my precious daughter was passed into my arms. I held Elia close, trying to soothe her cries; her fragile body was so impossibly loud for something so small. Those little eyes peered up to me, not yet knowing me as her mother. Her snout was a bright pink, with two tiny slits that represented nostrils. Her legs were fragile, yet the important thing was that they were not crooked.
She would be a force of nature, with all of the senses and abilities that Venlil were meant to have. While the deformed people of my generation had been known as the weakest species in the galaxy, Elia would not share that repute. Without gene mod gentling and prey instincts, she’d have the fighting spirit my ancestors resisted the Federation with. It was true that we were the most emotional species, but that wasn’t weakness. My husband belonged to the race I believed was number two in the rankings for the strength of their feelings, and they’d toppled a millenia-old empire with their tireless spirit. The Farsul archivists had feared us in our anger more than humanity.
Once enough Venlil accept the gene reversal—more than the millions who already have—there’s no reason we can’t go back to being a species that will never be broken or surrender. Children like Elia can accomplish anything; her future is bright, and not subject to any artificial biological limits.
I couldn’t wait to see how she inherited the best traits of both of our worlds; our main residence was on Skalga, so that we could play a direct role in restoring the Venlil to our true selves. If the political situation for humans became more dire than Veln’s pandering, I wasn’t opposed to switching to Earth. I’d upend any part of my life, or place myself in harm’s way any number of times, if it meant keeping my children safe. Noah smiled behind his holopad, snapping a photograph of me holding the baby. He reached out with his sturdy arms, as if prompting me to pass what was now the center of my entire world.
I loved my husband dearly, but that affection was a mere seed in the ground compared to the ocean of adoration I felt for Elia. All I could see in my head was the tragedy that occurred the last time I let a daughter venture out of my sight; what if something terrible happened, because I wasn’t around to protect her? I thought I trusted Noah to keep her safe, but the reality of letting her go left me torn up inside. I wanted to keep her in my grasp forever, never to let go. The predator tilted his head, eyebrows arching up.
“Let me see the kiddo, Tarva. I know I’ve never held a baby, but I’ll be gentle. Don’t worry, I won’t drop her. She’s just the cutest thing; oh, my heart is melting!” Noah said. “I’m a father, and it’s like nothing else in the whole wide world matters.”
Tears swelled in my eyes, as I forced my heavy arms to pass the baby toward Noah. As the human’s finger pressed through her fluffy, soft-as-a-cloud fur, I couldn’t release my grip. What if there was something I hadn’t accounted for, such as Terran mate’s responding to a newborn in a way that would endanger a Venlil? It was irrational paranoia, but it wouldn’t leave my mind. I took a deep breath, noticing the growing concern in his binocular gaze.
This was the man who was my soulmate, who treasured me and who’d fallen over himself to accommodate my sudden dream of having Elia. I wanted to share it with him, no matter how difficult it was to expose her to any risks—regardless of how small they were. I steeled myself, and forced my paws to do something much more challenging than labor. I relinquished my grip on my daughter, and Noah took her out of my control. The Terran started grinning like an idiot, overjoyed to have her nestled against his elbow; she wasn’t even the length of his forearm. The crying stopped the second the predator held her, and tickled her tiny nose with his fingertip.
“Oh my, Tarva. I want us to be everything Elia needs. How do we do that?” Noah whispered.
“Together.” My body finally relaxed, seeing my daughter safe in my beloved’s arms. She looked like she belonged there, tucked against his chest. “You’re a natural father. I’m sorry about earlier…it was just hard to let go.”
“It’ll get easier: one day at a time. I was worried you were scared of me, for a moment.”
“Can you blame me? Everyone knows humans eat Venlil pups for breakfast.”
“Right next to the bacon and the orange juice. You make a good point.”
“I always do. It’s one of my many endearing qualities.”
“You can say that again. You know, since sweet little Elia is related to you…I think she’s gonna kick her brother’s ass. We have to watch out for her. I’ve heard true Skalgans are terrors.”
“I’m hoping she’ll take after her more mellow namesake. And on the topic of names…if we’re going to bring home our other child today, we still need a name. We haven’t settled on one; I don’t know who else to pay homage to. I thought about Sara, or some variant of her last name…but Rosa is more feminine in your tongue.”
“We were both the first pioneers to set sail from Earth on an FTL flight. She’s a great scientific mind who’s done a great service to both truth and human discovery, from Skalga’s survey, to the empathy tests, to Leirn. I like the idea of taking a bite-sized snippet from Rosario. How about Ari? It’s a bit more subtle.”
“Ari. That does have a nice ring to it. We’ll have to tell Sara who inspired it someday.”
“Hopefully, she’ll come visit us from time to time so that we can. We’re not that forgettable!”
When Sara attended our wedding, it wasn’t evident how often she intended to return to Skalga going forward; she’d piled tons of work onto her plate with the Yotul. I hoped she’d be involved as an honorary aunt, but I imagined her ambitions to repair the galaxy wouldn’t leave her much time. It was fitting to give a nod to her, as one of my original Terran friends. Elia and Ari would be reminders of two figures who were instrumental in making our family possible, free of Federation control or Arxur threats. It wouldn’t be easy to raise a human and a Venlil side-by-side, but I was confident we could handle the challenges. I could imagine the children tussling in the grass, playing together and running around on strong legs.
I’m not sure Elia can keep up with a persistence predator, but she won’t tucker out easily. Maybe Noah will be proven right about her being a handful.
With both of us regarded as important historical figures, our children would have a lot to learn. We’d be under the spotlight, especially since I hadn’t stepped down as Venlil ambassador, despite my interspecies marriage. Noah and I would teach our offspring not to be ashamed of our family, or their own differences. We’d teach them to do what was right, regardless of the risks. A new era was dawning on Skalga, and this second chance at motherhood played right into the big picture. The Sapient Coalition could give us a forum to develop our own might, with the next generation bringing us back to our roots.
The Venlil spirit might’ve been suppressed for centuries, but it wasn’t snuffed out. The more I thought about it, the more confident I was that Elia wouldn’t need my protection; it would be all of us needing protection from her, should she embrace her wild side. It was probably a good thing her brother and father would be from a predator race. Which customs and mannerisms would jump the gap, in our multiplanetary household? How would the Terrans’ kind-hearted nature manifest in my son? It was a relief that humanity wasn’t under threat of extinction anymore; I wouldn’t have to worry about Ari belonging to an endangered species.
“All of this started when I met you,” I told Noah. “To think I almost let the Federation take away the one person who understands me implicitly. Who will make our family—who made my heart—whole.”
The human handed Elia back to me, the loopy smile still on his face. “I helped, Tarva, but you did all of that yourself. I just proved whatever was written about us in that dossier wrong.”
“You sure did. You want to know what I was thinking, when I saw your ship coming?”
“‘Wow, that ship is smoking hot! The pilot must be a stud?’”
“No, you big goof. I thought there were two known instances of a predatory species achieving sapience. I listed it all out in my head.”
“And now, you know it was all the omnivores too?”
“Actually, I know now that I was right about there being two. I was just wrong about who. The Kolshians and the Farsul were the two, bringing about cruelties and atrocities to maintain control. The ones who would’ve kept us apart. I can’t wait for whatever our family’s future holds.”
“Me too. All I wanted was friendship and peace in the stars, but you gave me so much more. Looking at Elia…I didn’t know it was possible to feel such deep emotions. I’ll be by your side forever, Tarva.”
Staring into Noah’s loving eyes, I was certain that this was humanity’s true nature. They were a species that would be loyal to the ends of the universe, and would endure anything to protect the people they cared about. Their mere introduction had brought out the best in dozens of races, and altered the course of galactic history. For all my internal fears, I knew Elia and Ari would be lucky to have a predator, the love of my life, watching over them. I couldn’t imagine having a life and a family that was any more perfect than this one.
A/N - The second-to-last chapter! Tarva gives birth to a healthy and unmodded Venlil daughter, with plans to pick up a slightly older human brother to round out the family; the two children get names after Elias Meier and Sara Rosario respectively. We hear a bit about Noah and Tarva's wedding, merging their customs, and see their reactions to their child coming into the world. What do you think of the chosen names, and the plan to have Ari be six months older since Venlil mature faster? How do you expect our duo raising their kids to go....what will we find out when they return for their own family miniseries this weekend?
As always, thank you for reading and supporting! The finale goes live on Thursday, so I look forward to all of us being here for the NOP1 sendoff!
Comments
just a person
Finally, the BIRTH chapter.
Charming Cobra
That's awesome!
Xskipy 10
Thanks! It’s supposed to be Slanek, but I made it before I realized his fur is dark grey and not silver grey.
Tazeell
The best profile picture
Space Paladin
Elia was born from a Venlil donor so Tarva could have an unmodded child
Space Paladin
I'm glad that you've enjoyed Tarva's sendoff! We'll get to see Elia and Ari again quite soon!
Snappa
Very nice. However I feel I’ve missed something. How is Elia related to Noah again? Other than being his daughter I mean. Biologically related how? Or am I misunderstanding what I read.
Charming Cobra
I never thought that at some point this story would make my eyes water, thank you Space Paladin for a beautiful read. And I just love those names you chose for their children, the best possible. I'm nervous for Thursday but at the same time I can't wait!
NextMan
It makes me wonder how Skalga would react to Saiyans’ appearance on their world…
Alekss Žukovskis
Ever left a holopad in the fridge? Would you want to?
Tazeell
<3
Vladi Vladi
the most impressive thing human newborn and babies can do is support their own weight while hanging from a ledge. Fairly certain they actually need to be like 1 or 2 weeks old before they can do that though, since human newborns are actually still immature births as leaving a baby inside the womb for more than 9 months makes it impossible for it to fit through the vagina anymore. For now all we know is that Venil newborns mature faster, but that's about it. Could be that unmodified Skalgians can start walking slightly faster than humans and are likely maybe a bit tougher (as in they could be less vulnerable to bad posture or sudden shaking). We don't get a good description of how Eli looks so I don't know if they are deformed like human newborns (in the sense that they they have soft bones and caved in skulls so the brain can properly grow). Was hoping for a more clinical description, a bit more of an explanation of those important differences, since (based on the only known sapient creature in nature, humans) sapient newborns and sapient organisms in general have a lot of drawbacks and weaknesses, would've been nice to know if the Venil had any
GeneralLDS
it’s almost over….
Swan
I don't know why, but i think it'd be funny if the kids had an uncle or something on earth who did animal control/hunted dear occationally; just like the image of the two kids looking at them skinning a dear with curiousity, and wonder in their eyes, while Tarva and Noah look on with horror in the background
Jakob Peirce
Forget Human generational conflict/differences, the next few decades on Skalga/Venlil Prime (I think the names are a perfect representation of this) are gonna be APOCALYPTIC. I'm talking new laws, govenment agencies (like traditional police for physical quarrels) EVERYTHING.
Adam Myers
Scene during their early years in the car, "Mom, Ari won't let go of my tail!" Tarva, exasperated, "Let go of her tail, you know better!" Ari, "But mom, she headbutted me in the shoulder." Elia, "Did not. Ari's lying!" Ari, "Am not." Elia, "Are to" Noah, "Enough! Ari, how is Elia headbutting you in the car?" Ari, "She is hitting me with her head!" Elia, "Am not". .....
Yannis Morris
@PhycoKrusk I *think* it’s the same schedule so far? So teaser this Wednesday, then the miniseries on the 6th
Adam Myers
That would be really nice for those not in the discord.
PhycoKrusk
I suspect that's going to start changing, or at least that Humanity will (re)introduce the wider galaxy to accessorizing. (Accessorizing was probably predatory behavior, let's face it)
PhycoKrusk
Odd question, but is there like a calendar for all this somewhere?
PhycoKrusk
@Elias I don't think it will cause him as many problems as you suspect for one simple reason: The highest concentration of Humans on Skalga is in the capitol, which is where all the adoptees will be, and where businesses are either unlikely to require covers for Humans, or are likely to capitalize on not requiring them as a point of advertising against those that do. Outside the cities where that policy is going to enjoy broad support will be where no one adopts Human children, so politically, it's not an issue. When it starts to become an issue, it's as simple as saying that the conditions and culture on Skalga have changed, and that it's time for the laws to start changing with them, and he starts to roll the policy back. Veln gets presented as a sensible leader who actually pays attention to what's happening with the People, the People get what they want, everyone lives happily ever after. That is until Raditz shows up! Just kidding, that would be ridiculous.
PhycoKrusk
Anesthetics during childbirth is predatory, duh, so obvious the Venlil doctors didn't think to have any, and any Human doctors present assumed they would be available because why wouldn't they be? Also, anesthetics during childbirth don't normally get rid of the pain; they just make it less intense.
EliasArt2Life
@Tyler Ellis When Veln became the Governor of Skalga, he stated that he was going to push legislation to allow businesses to require humans to wear eyewear. That was what I was primarily thinking of. He likely wasn’t expecting to have to deal with Venlil who hate that kind of legislation due to the psychological effects it will have on their adoptive children.
Some Lvm
So... Why no sheep epidural in 22nd century? And does this officially make Tarva the first Venlil in history to have a family name?
Lord Tvlor
Interesting. I've never heard that before.
pfreya
Ari is a fairly well known masculine name on its own in many cultures! Rio is a cool idea too though
jmal116
Ooh I really like Ari. Not only is it a nice reference in universe, but it also happens to be the name of my favorite character from another HFY story.
Tyler Ellis
Controversial plans? Have I missed something?
Lord Tvlor
Ari? Short for Arianna? I feel like Rosario -> Rio -> Ryan would be a better choice, even if it does Bury the lead a bit more.
Gumcel
Well over a year, almost 2.
Alekss Žukovskis
Ah, right! SP wont exaust his plot sacrifices for something that doesnt sting
Space Paladin
Happy New Year!
Space Paladin
Fear not; Tarva is going to be in the miniseries about her kids!
Space Paladin
Noah and Tarva’s children have a series launch on January 6th! NOP2 teasers are up first, so that the hype train can leave the station 😅
autotheftgrand
"got your nose" taken to it's logical extreme.
autotheftgrand
Boys are better at throwing. girls have a tail. Girls don't wear clothes...
EliasArt2Life
This is a sweet chapter. I’m interested in Elia and Ari’s lives going forward. There’s a lot of potential for hijinks. What’s a Venlil’s sense of smell like? What smells are they attracted to? In humans, without smell, most tastes are muted. Will Elia have heightened taste due to her sense of smell? How are they going to explain to their kids why Tarva has strange legs and no nose? They’re likely going to ask before they’re emotionally mature enough to handle it. Also, how is Veln going to deal with the growing number of adopted humans on Skalga? It’s going to throw a wrench into his more controversial plans, since it can be perceived as an attack on the children.
pogman
Funnily enough, hasn't it been a year in real life aswell?
PhycoKrusk
Poor Sivkits; quadrupedal stance, bipedal drawbacks.
Mutedmirth
Ahh second to last! Such a sweet chapter!
PhycoKrusk
Neuroplasticity is also very high for those first few years too. As long as they make sure to emphasize that her brother's head isn't as hard as hers, I think it'll be fine.
Alekss Žukovskis
peach, that will be the compromise
PhycoKrusk
Doubt it. If one or both of them kids is a focus character, you don't really want that sort of misadventure happening off-screen, otherwise it's just this thing that happens and it really doesn't have any impact.
autotheftgrand
Pink? Not orange?
PhycoKrusk
Not just against Humanity, but the rest of the Coalition too, when you really get down to it. Plus any of the others who decide that, all things considered, maybe trying to get closer to Humanity is the way to go. It's going to be a wild 20 years.
Adam Myers
What is the schedule like now? I am curious what the next side series will be.
Adam Myers
Yep. The galaxy is about to understand why the Farsul feared the Venlil.
Apogee
Awwwww. Loved the birthing scene this was an awsome wrap up on Tarvas POV onward to a brighter future! But still a lot of work to be done as there always is. I wonder if they will have moved to Earth next time we see them.
DemonVee
I think it's inevitable. With the Drezjin and Yulpa still being fundamentally against Humanity they are bound to cause trouble in the Future. And the Effects from the Farsul and Kolshians will probably be felt for centuries so there is bound to be quite a few interactions with them even if they don't play a major role. I would love to see a Farsul/Kolshian character that grows up in the post war environment and has to go through similar trails as the characters in this half of the story have. Being hated for things they never did and learning to accept that they don't deserve that hatred.
Alekss Žukovskis
My anxiety trigger is tingling. Is Noah going to die in-between NOP1 and NOP2 ??
Tyler Ellis
Uh-oh, I’ve got the feeling that this next generation of Venlil are going to be… A bit of a problem let’s just say.
OhioOkie
Only six months older? With Venlil maturing faster that does not appear to be enough. Also the head butting is probsbly instinctive. Human kids heads are still growing and skull is soft for a few years. No one knows how agressive the new born will be. I am sure with the description of heading butting from esrlier it is not a learned trsit.
PassengerNo
Any of those Child Logic(s) would be adorable! I also think they should have pet growing up. For pet-care is important for learning responsibility and empathy.
Cera Treascair
I think I'm in full agreement. The kids will go to WAR for each other in a few years. "I'm the only one allowed to pick on them, fuck off!" along with some physical beatdowns. I can't wait to see what they get up to in the sequel~
Yannis Morris
After they get over the child-like (yet reasonable) assumption that their parents made both of them: I could see the kids assume that, based on the genetic barrier between their parents, the both of them are adopted. I could see a few no context assumptions, actually. Depending on how many Venlil and Humans they see: The kids might think they’re members of the same species with severe sexual dimorphism. (Though obviously not in those words. More like “Boy eyes face forward and girl eyes face the sides” and stuff like that.). Elia might also spend some time thinking her nose is gonna fall off when she grows up. I could see Ari either teasing her about this or we could go the adorable route and have him promise to smell things for his sister when she can’t anymore. There ought to be at least one case of Child Logic in that NoP2 miniseries.
Byron Ritchie
Beautiful and cute send off to Mrs Williams and the astronaut, I wonder if their kids will have major role to play in the sequel?
Cartoon dinosaur
cool. IS there any chance we will get a fallow up on the Vulpa or drezdin In NoP2 or in a future miniseries? Same for the Kol and sul?
PassengerNo
Dear Theodosia from Hamilton: Dear Theodosia, what to say to you? I'm dedicating every day to you You will come of age with our young nation We'll bleed and fight for you We'll make it right for you If we lay a strong enough foundation We'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you And you'll blow us all away Someday, someday
Roscuro
How saccharine. Definitely looking forward to their mini-series. Also realized this marks well over a year in-universe since they met.
TheBlack2007
Unless you really lose the lottery of evolution like the Kiwi mom who has to push out an egg almost as large as herself. Probably not a funfact to bring up at the birth station though.
Yannis Morris
Finally! After all these years! At least one year has passed in universe!
Xskipy 10
My heart is melting I love this family so much
Yannis Morris
I didn’t even notice.
Paperclip
And so the POV of the first introduced character ends! It's kind of bittersweet, really. I don't want to leave Tarva, but seeing such a happy ending makes me tear up. I really, REALLY hope we get more of the Ambassador, maybe even just tidbits of "screentime". It doesn't really feel like NOP without her.
Wingit98
Well damn, I share a birthday with this here Venlil
Constance Brown
Tarva seems so unaware of why Noah is panicky. I somehow want her to learn how deadly and fraught having a child can be for a human. Many Venlil are the same, but advancements in science mean in effect it's not a problem, so that's why she's confused? Either way a great chapter. Glad they got a happy ending.
Lovely chapter. PD: Happy new year to everyone!!
Youre a swedekisser arent you
This was certainly quite the time skip! I definitely didn't expect to see Elia (very beautiful choice of a name by the way) being born! Funny enough this made me wonder how many other species have pain during childbirth. The bipedals all likely suffer from similar issues to our own (big heads tiny hips) but the quadrupeds probably have an easier time. Probably. The egg layers probably don't suffer as much either given how small eggs are compared to the adults. Man, we really got the short end of the stick, huh?
Alekss Žukovskis
"Tarva Williams" immediately gave me cuteness overload
Random Guy
Third
Dookus Maximus
Happy New Year frens
Byne
Just reading "Tarva Williams" was so unexpected
Tyler Ellis
Howdy
Jackson Hazeltine
Yo! Happy New Year!
