So, it seems like... I'm a mother now.
Well, I felt like one.
The nestling's reaction to my appearance was to be expected really. After all, I did storm in and destroyed their carefully constructed snake haven. It was the equivalent of a moody teenager telling their mother off for entering their room unannounced – not that I had any experience in such matters.
When I arrived, all I could think was – what's with all the leaves? I even missed the cave a couple of times, what with trying to find the entrance while also dealing with an arrogant lizard that refused to follow me inside. The leafy decorations were strange but now it made sense – snakes liked tight places and shade.
How was I to know they would be so protective over it and even attack me? My nestlings were no longer silly noodles. They had all gotten quite fierce!