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"It's okay. He just has a hard time talking about it." Ky rubbed Nym's stomach with his tail. "Usually they let you have more time with the kits. At least until their weaned or older. Sometimes you get to raise them." Ky sighed his gaze set on the door where Ivan had left. He knew he'd be outside for a while. "Masters want dragons that can take care of themselves. They don't want children... for the most part."

Ky uncurled from Nym and nudged him toward the nest. "We should sleep. Ivan," Ky swallowed "he'll be back... later. He'll probably want to snuggle, so don't be surprised if he's a little touchy."

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"No. It was very nice. Plus practice makes perfect." She winked then untangled herself and shifted. Her wings glittered, the pink sunlight highlighting thin veins. "I thought you'd never ask. Hop on, I'll take you to my nest." With Ceral's pathetic, but adorable, attempt at climbing the other day, Ivy was positive he'd never make it to his nest alone. Which also meant he couldn't leave without her help either, but she wasn't complaining.