Larksong Grotto the bazaar of bad dreams

I may have too many threads, but I need me a up to date Vuk thread! :p

Having finally returned to the grotto, Hiram found his life full of distraction. His daughters had been a handful, and Jhala -- Jhala had been another story entirely. He had not strayed far from his cavern, but it was mostly out of caution. His watchful eye remained constant on his daughters in the hopes that his adult supervision would keep them out of trouble. Nevertheless, no matter how hard he tried, he was sure his daughters (especially Laurel) would find some way to stir up trouble.

For a moment, he took his eyes off his children as hunger called. He departed the grotto and set off toward the cache, but as he walked his eyes fell on Vuk. He quickly averted his gaze, looking down. From what he had seen, she looked thin and stricken with some unknown ailment. Without looking her in the eye, Hiram neared.

"What's wrong?" He asked with concern evident in the tone of his voice.