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Ky eased Nym up, one arm around his back to help support his weight. He didn't let go once they were standing. "Okay, let's go, but I'm not them take you anywhere without me."

"I'm...just going to stay here," Ivan said. While he liked Nym, he didn't want to see him and Ky get all excited over Nym's eggs and future kits, not when he was still mourning his own. Even though the lady had called for them all to head down there, he doubted that included him.

Ky nodded and helped Nym out of the cave and toward the entrance of Avalon. "They're getting big aren't they?" He hoped that the scientists let him come with. He didn't think he'd be able to stay out of trouble if they tried to separate Nym and him again.

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"I think they're coming to take you to the lab for the ultrasound," Ivy said, her heart calming once she started to think logically. It was about time that they'd do the ultra sounds. She rose to her feet and leaned down to help Ceral to his feet. She pressed a hand against his belly and smiled. "Maybe we'll see a glimpse of Grizzly Bear."

She held Ceral's hand and edged toward the entrance carefully. "How are you feeling? Are you still having morning sickness? Maybe...maybe we should mention that to one of the doctors?" She hated relying on the humans for anything, but she really was worried about Ceral. Neither of Ivan's pregnancies had been this bad.