Lirit
Earlier in the day, shortly after Lirit flew away from Perla and Elara.
Lirit soared through the sky, heading towards her family's orchard where Terrell was busy overseeing the harvest of the dazzling Starberry fruit. These little gems were a vibrant yellow, twinkling like stars, and grew in clusters on silver-leaved trees, reminiscent of grapes.
Her father's heart swelled with pride as he spotted his stunning daughter gliding in. He may not have been the alpha male, but he was the only one among Vera's partners blessed with a daughter. At that moment, he was in his Shoebill form, a sight to behold.
Beastkin had their quirks; a bird could have any kind of bird beastkin, while a tiger might have a variety of feline beastkin. So, when a female had several mates of the same species, the mystery of the cub's true father remained until the awakening ceremony, where their aura would reveal hints of both parents until they fully matured.
