**NOTE ABOUT THE RUT**
Freya isn't officially entered but likely will be hanging out with a lot of characters that are. For all intents and purposes she may be treated kind of like a judge. NOT interested in babymaking and is happily partnered with Stria.

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Past Update

Startled out of a doze with her beloved on the couch by the infants apparently deciding to come early. Rushed to the Forest with Stria's help, and struggled to find the thicket she had originally chosen among the snow and cold. With the help of her partner's antlers and some sleuthing, found the spot and dug the entrance out from under a drift, collapsing inside gratefully. Shared a quick moment with Stria before getting DOWN to BUSINESS.

Delivered both premature but healthy twins fairly easily, despite her fears. Overjoyed, relieved, and besotted. May have cried.....a bit. Overwhelmed at the miracle Easca had helped create, overwhelmed by Stria's support...overwhelmed by everything in that moment basically smh. Murmured words of love to the twins as she cleaned them, considering names. Felt she could EXPLODE with love at the sight of them, just as her giant tummy exploded.

Could only manage a shaky exchange of words with her partner before cuddling close and admiring the babies. Belatedly aware of all her OTHER CHILDREN'S presences, and grateful that they came and stayed. Grateful even to Fog, though sad at their continued behavior. Sent all of them warm, loving looks and hoped they could feel her appreciation for all of them and that they would understand she would speak with them soon. But not quite yet.
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Doing so many things. Approached Fog to talk to them about an important matter...which didn't go as she would have hoped. Crushed by the outcome, wounded by their vehement rejection and cruel words. Spoke later to Stria about it, and felt only marginally better. Resolved, as always, to keep trying her best.
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Snugging Her Boys (FyrnCae).
Tried her best last night to assist Sauvignon with her birthing, though by no means is a trained midwife. Aware from the start that something wasn't right; quickly became utterly horrified when things went sideways. Well they already were,,,,went more sideways. Desperately attempted to revive the dead fawns to no use. Gave in after too long to comfort Sauvi as best she could, despite her own state at that point. Remained at her side until the WEE HOURS of the night and returned to her home to gather a few things. Discovered her partner awake and spoke to her. (RP IN PROGRESS).

Returned to give the items to Sauvi, then rushed to her makeshift home in Toruos to make breakfast for the children before she had to work. Needless to say, it was a long shift.
Once more came back to the forest near mechanically to check on everyone. Hasn't slept in almost 24 hours so she emotional and loopy smh
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AFTER being led to Fyrneln (Ka's 'woodrings') one fateful night after an attack by Kyrian, frequenting the forest to spend time with the boy and bring him medicine. Now that's not needed as much, brings him sweets from where she works. Thinks of him often when she's in 'Else' and stresses over his aloneness. Aware of him having child friends, but sees no adults taking interest in him other than Easca and her partner. Worried.
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Tired from hustling at work, home life, and spending spare time in forest. Dozes when she can. HOWEVER, the happiest she's been in her entire life, especially after a particularly meaningful conversation with Stria.

( I need to change relations but the entire section is so out of date it immediately murders any motivation I have to work on it )
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Let Stria be while she did responsible adult things in 'Else'. Working hard to become literate and immensely enjoying time spent with Fogkissed while she's at it! Had discovered a community garden of sorts in the town and had been using it as a 'calming' place of sorts....But finally decided she had let Stria avoid her for a long enough and tracked her down for a talk.

Learned a few things; namely a revolting accusation thrown at her friend surely only to cause immense hurt. Briefly touched on other things that troubled the taller woman/doe. And then it was gay.
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play and games w/stria
then gay angst(tm)
I want my mom, thinks Freya. But ofc mom is gone so curls up in the sun to overanalyze convo with Stria.
Then later Stria was like "u wanna go home now" and was still feeling rlly hurt but went anyway
will player ever write a real update? who knows!
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Spent a long while last night curled up with Stria in the Blue Bowl, admiring how different and beautiful the forest looked.
Trailed after the other doe when she went for a drink at the pond, taking a dip and having a drink as well before Stria shoved her and she almost fell completely over into the water. Devolved into play, chasing each other all through the forest. Paused a few times to catch a breather and admire the fireflies, at one point having her glowing feathers ('cause it's dark so they're glowey!) compared to the small insects.

Later, neared and recognized a doe she had met through Stria before (Easca). Bobbed a polite hello, moving closer once Stria had done the same and was invited to move past their acquaintance, obviously interested in shapes a bit behind her. Caught her breath when she realized it was another doe (Uy) with two newborn fawns (Aleta+Néli). Kept a respectable distance and leaned her cheek against a tree, sighing and full of an unnamed longing and wonder as glowing fireflies danced in the flower patch.

Remained there hearteyeing at the babies until Stria was finished making her respects, then leaned against her friend happily. A good night.

Been spending time with Stria, some time with Yoko+Peregryn and also met a few new faces; Freyja+"Unnamed" (player cried with joy, pls make friends Freya).

Wandered aimlessly today, thinking over a few things. Stumbled across a small fawn all by itself. Unable to scent any parents in the area, immediately drew closer out of concern and said hello. Charmed and helplessly in love with her reception. Played with the child before seeing if she would be down for snugs; which she was. Invited a stranger closer when noticed he was lingering near (Sadiki).

Later, after he had departed, joined by Stria who she greeted with joy and play. Suffered some squashing ty Stria, but was showered with poppies which made her v happy. Initially a little unhappy over the other doe's reaction towards the fawn, worried it would be a problem, but patiently made a comparison and felt better about Stria's reaction after that. More snugs.

Also Rota came by sometime during the evening,,,was awk? Said hello and invited her to sit but she scrammed instead.

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returned ♥
reunited with Stria