"Well I'm sure if yeh and me are careful we'll be able to make sure they turn out great. I don't know how exactly Barsoom kids are like but our race, the hatchlings are pretty devoted to their moms, so I'm sure they'll love and protect yeh as much as I do."

He snuggled up more against her, his head shifting upwards to rest against her belly so he might listen within, even if it was still early days yet.