Stone Circle Poor Unfortunate Souls

Her tail wagged when her mother came into view, and Steph gave her a gentle smile, licking her cheek as Valette began to fuss over her. Some pups might grow tired of the attention, but Steph never did. It had always been something her mother did, and Steph grew fond of it, expecting it now.

I'm doing okay, she said. My side hurts when I move, like a sharp pain, she confessed. But, it's not there when I don't move. Steph had no idea about what internal injuries she might have, or how dangerous they could be, so she wasn't nearly as worried as her mother was. She didn't give Valette the time to really go back on her offer of walking, and got up, though not quickly. Let's walk! she said excitedly. She was going stir crazy being cooped up in and around the den, and she was ready to go.