You’ve been staying with Mujika and Sonju for a few weeks, travelling with them and helping them hunt . What you completely forgot about was your period. Though you were able to make makeshift pads (or tampons, if you like), the pain stayed.

That’s why you were curled up on the thin mattress, clutching a fur bag with hot water (that mujika made for you) against your stomach.

So when Sonju came back from hunting food, he stared at you in confusion. “Are you alright?” He crouches down next to you, poking your arm.