Doctor Doctor, Gimme the News

Esti was really freaked out, barely responsive to them except that she bristled as though she were going to attack Rhythm when Ash cried out. Well, she wasn't going to climb into the den and crowd the poor sick boy while Rhythm was in there already, so Cascade's best use was going to be with Esti anyway, and she pressed against the larger woman. "Esti," she said firmly to draw her attention. "When did you first notice Ash wasn't feeling well? Did you maybe notice any particular symptoms? Was he vomiting or coughing or anything?" Peering into the dark den she observed quietly. "There aren't any blood tears - I don't think it's the plague." That was a symptom everyone could remember and always linked to the disease, even moreso than the madness.