Sun Mote Copse Better hit the deck like the card dealer

Niamh's heart thudded against her chest as she investigated her daughter's form, only to find that there was a very noticeable, painful swollen spot along her flank, and when she looked up, she saw Towhee's form at the entrance of the den, accompanied by the curious little Meerkat, but within an instant, Phox swept in. She was still out of her mind with worry, and nudged Alyx to show Phox her flank, which was swollen. The child had quieted somewhat, but this only made Niamh worry that she was weakening. 

"I don't know," She said, and realized she ought to sign as well. -I don't know. I was sleeping, and all a sudden, I woke up and she was screaming, and she has this....Lump on her side, near her hip- there's no way, is there no way- it's not broken, is it?- She asked with a haunted voice, horrified at the thought that she might have potentially moved in her sleep and put pressure on Alyx's hip. -I don't know what to do- I'm so sorry, baby- She pleaded, tearfully begging her child's forgiveness for whatever it was that was causing her so much pain.