Killian rested his hand lightly against the shell once more.
"When will it hatch?"
This time...
Ziki answered without hesitation.
"Soon."
Killian looked up.
"Soon?"
"Yes."
"The awakening has already begun."
"Its development has accelerated significantly."
"If no unexpected circumstances arise..."
"It will hatch in the near future."
Killian's gaze slowly returned to the egg.
For the first time...
He found himself looking forward to tomorrow.
Not because of another supply run.
Not because of surviving another night.
But because somewhere inside that silent black shell...
His future companion was preparing to enter the world.
Killian rested his hand lightly against the shell once more.
"When will it hatch?"
This time...
Ziki answered without hesitation.
"Soon."
Killian looked up.
"Soon?"
"Yes."
"The awakening has already begun."
"Its development has accelerated significantly."
"If no unexpected circumstances arise..."
"It will hatch in the near future."
