He’s been eagerly anticipating the birth of his children all winter.
The red eyed stallion has watched his mares all winter, revelling in how quickly their bellies have swelled, showing the children within. Kodaline in particular has been of considerable interest - though Zayn has not had many children yet, he’s seen enough to realize that the mare has become rather larger than the pregnant mare.
It’s only helped to increase his anticipation and curiosity. Perhaps the roan is carrying a large, strapping son to carry on his line. He certainly hopes so. The possibility of twins doesn’t even cross his mind - they are rare (though less rare in Beqanna than in other places), and he’s completely unaware of the fact that twins actually run in his family. But he could care less about his family history anyway.
When the day finally does arrive, Zayn makes sure to give Kodaline her space until he’s sure the whole process is finished. Becca had been particualry feisty after giving birth to Waylan, and he’s not entirely sure where Kodaline stands on having stallions close to her young. Not to mention the fact that’s he’s not eager to get mixed up in the whole messy business.
But when he’s fairly certain she’s done (she’s stopped grunting in effort anyhow), he makes his way to the mouth of the cave. And when he does, he’s more than a little surprised by what he sees.
Twins?! She’d been carrying TWINS?!
“My, my, what a surprise!” Zayn steps forward, nuzzling briefly at Kodaline before stepping back. He still doesn’t know what she’s like after giving birth - her mother bear hormones could be raging. But he can’t help but crane his head about to get a look at the twins. The pale gold one is a colt, with bright red eyes to match his father’s. And the dark one is a little filly! His first daughter! Zayn smiles at them, then turns his head to try and meet Kodaline’s eyes. “Two beautiful and healthy foals. Have you named them?”
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