Broken Antler Fen sniffles and sneezes

The young woman was growing steadily, even if she'd been sick. She'd wanted to sleep mostly, tucked back in the pile of puppies and bodies in the family den and away from the snow. Her late night adventures were probably to blame, giving an in for the little cold she'd picked up. She woke up and finally felt less sore, taking her time as she lifted herself up to stretch and test out of her body. Her joints had been achy, but she didn't know the word for that, instead just feeling all over run down.