Apr 7, 2022
“Many babies,” piped one of the darkings on the cradles.
“Only three.” Aly said it wearily. Nawat had the feeling that she’d said it several times already. “The bigger one belongs to Terai. As for triplets, it does happen, from time to time.”
“Darkings never see before,” another of the creatures remarked. “Only ducks have so many.”
“Chickens,” said another darking.
“Geese,” added a third.
“Before we name all of the animals you know who have more than one child,” Taybur said, his voice quiet but firm, “it is time to leave. These babies need to sleep.”
— Nawat from Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales (Tamora Pierce)
