[michime]

Embersoul let out a long, low chirp something that resembled a sigh.  He turned his head from side to side.  The mantis buzzed with excitement at the idea.  The womb would return to the nest and be safe during the ice season.  By that time, his young would have built their own nests in other areas.  He wouldn't to protect them but he could protect the womb.  

"Can't explore alone.  Caves are close.  Thundermouth!  He lives there!  He can guard you while you explore!"  The mantis' wings flared in happiness.  "You can explore the caves until the last rain.  You must be back here before the first frost!  First frost follows the last rain.  First frost brings slime.  You promise to be in the nest when the first frost arrives?  Womb will live in nest with Embersoul during the ice season?"