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His apology seemed to fall to deaf ears as Niamh snapped at him. Eljay couldn't help but feel a little hurt about that. Neither Niamh nor Towhee had told him about their pregnancies, and now this. Did Niamh really think that he meant badly? I know, I'm sorry, Eljay said, ears falling back and his tongue lapping out to lick his own nose in signs of submission.

He felt hurt and belittled, but he couldn't let it show. Besides, there were more important things at play than his feelings. Niamh was hurt, and even though he felt the way he did, of course he would prioritise her health, Niamh? Niamh, stay with me, he said urgently, but he couldn't keep her awake as she flopped against him. Eljay sighed and he continued to inspect the wound, which did look like it might be broken -- which was bad news indeed -- and cleaned it, then stayed to make sure Niamh was warm.