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Desmond's eyes narrowed at the sound of a very familiar voice. Oh goddamnit. It was Klyde.... Good because he needed help. Bad because he'd never live this moment down now. "Mitsu was screaming from the other side where I couldn't see her and I tried to shove my way in... But it was just a crab. So now I'm stuck."

He sighed. "Instead of shoving this in my face, why don't you just help me?"

Riyo peeked out from behind Klyde, not even trying to hide her amused grin. "Hey Mitsu, how's the weather back there?"

Kohaku looked intrigued by the idea of an abandoned church. It wasn't like she hadn't been to places equally creepy, after all.

"Surprising since you seem to investigate everything, Mr. Faryn." The vampire commented and looked around. He had to wonder where Suto happened to be... "Ah, the sun will be going down shortly. Was there somewhere the two of you wanted to go?" He asked, continuing his walk down one of the beaten trails.

"Just a crab huh?" Klyde chuckled at the idea, though inwardly he was starting to wonder. Was Desmond having the same trouble he was? From the sounds of it he had tried to go help her even though he obviously couldn't get to her....but he had tried anyway. "Alright, alright. Hold on." The crevice was too small for him to get very far so he turned to Riyo. "Care to help out? Think you can squeeze in there and grab a hold of him so that I can help pull you both out?" It would give him better leverage that way and he knew now that Riyo was anything but weak. She should be able to hold on and help pull him free.

"Umm...weather?" Mitsu looked about as if contemplating it. "Its....damp." She said honestly to answer Riyo's question. Intending to wait, Mitsu leaned against the wall beside Desmond and Bent-tail hoping it wouldn't take much to get Desmond free. But listening to the answer he had given Klyde she blushed a little. So...he had tried to come help her? Smiling softly she was really touched by that idea.

About to utter a word of thanks, Mitsu fell silent when she heard something at Desmond's feet. Eyes wide she spotted the crab and it was a fairly good sized one. "B...Ben, they are coming from the other side too." Mitsu said taking a step back toward the other cave. At least there she could maneuver around.

Suto had managed to finally move from the safety of the bus to the safety of the medical cabin. He didn't look all to pleased as he pulled out a bottle of sun screen and applied another layer. "I don't know why I come to these things." Oh well, it least it would give him a chance to keep an eye on some of the students he was working with...whether they knew it or not. "So tell me Atticus, how is work?" The science teacher asked casually. "Would you consider yourself busy this year or have you been lucky so far?" A simple and less suspicious way of asking if there had been sick children. He knew there were bound to be a few though he wasn't sure how many just yet. Everyone progressed differently.

Watching Riyo as she went in to tug at Desmond, Shun had to wonder how successful she'd be. So far it didn't seem to be of much use.

"Ah.. dun worry Mitsu, just stay put f'now. Lemme know if any get too close t'ye," nodded Bent-Tail before moving forth to try and shove Desmond out while the cat pulled. It might help a little at least.

The crab was kicked once, but that didn't stop it. The persistent bugger went right back at harassing the vampire's ankles.

'Need medicine'? Was Kohaku sick? Well, she certainly didn't look so well right now even though she looked fine a couple minutes ago. That cough didn't sound very pleasant at all and her movements seemed feeble.

"Maybe we should just head back to the camp," frowned Blade. Most likely she would have her medicine there; either at her tent or with Atticus.

Desmond's eyes seemed to widen as the amount of force attempting to pull him out doubled. What, that had been just her before? The girl's arms looked like ******** twigs! How could she p-

And that was when Desmond flew out of the crevice hurling straight towards the people who rescued him...

BOOM!

That was quite a collision... So how had Desmond still managed a soft landing? Upon opening his eyes, he realized everything was black. Sure, he was in a cave... But he had night vision... So... Wait.

He was going to sit up, but his arm was in immense pain. "... I've fallen and I can't get up." He mumbled. His voice was muffled somewhat. Was he laying on somebody... oh. OH!

Riyo was totally going to sit up... Until she felt something heavy on her. Rubbing her head, she looked down and... There was Desmond. Head so perfectly placed in the middle of her chest. "G-Get off!" She shouted angrily. It wasn't clear if the red on her face was from being pissed off or embarrassed.

"I can't. I think my arm is broken." In reality, it was probably just out of socket, but being a vampire he was rarely injured badly so he had no idea how that felt.

Riyo only became angrier at his piss poor excuse. Taking him by the good shoulder, she pushed him off herself. If he had been a human, it probably would've been enough of a push to make him hit the cave wall close by, but luckily he was able to resist and just sat up. "How the hell are you that strong?" He asked with an accusing glance.

"I eat spinach." Was her sarcastic answer.

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Lou's fake frown made an appearance at Kohaku's sudden spell of sickness. "Yes, we probably should." He sighed, offering the girl his arm. "Come along, we'll get you your medicine." He assured her.

Kohaku smiled and nodded, taking Lou's arm to help balance herself. She hated being sick... It had been this way since she was a child...

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At first, Atticus was just going to say that she was probably just late and on her way... But that might not be the case... And the school payed him to stay there in case any children were in immediate need of medical attention. "If you really want to." The doctor agreed and poured out the dose she needed in his hand, offering it to Suto when he was done. Really, he wasn't supposed to do this... But there weren't many other choices here.

Klyde had fallen back but had managed to keep his footing. "Well, that seemed to work." Though when his eyes settled on the position Riyo and Desmond had landed in he couldn't help but feel a little....what was the word? Jealous maybe.....damn it.

"Real smooth Desmond," Klyde walked over to help his friend to his feet. Reaching down he took hold of the uninjured arm to help haul him up. "I would appreciate it though if you kept your face out of my girlfriend's boobs. I mean, I haven't even gotten to touch them yet." He whined. Then, idea in mind, he turned to Riyo with the biggest puppy dog eyes he could muster. "Riyo its only fair."

Well, the way was clear now. Nodding to Bent-tail Mitsu only hesitated a moment longer before she emerged from the crevice having no trouble moving through it. It paid off from time to time being small with no figure. "Ah, Desmond!" Making her way to his side she looked at the injured arm in question. "D...do you really think its broken? We should probably go to the nurse shouldn't we?" Her face was the picture of worry though she had managed to miss the face to boob moment.

As she continued to look at his shoulder the tears started to gather in her eyes. "I..I'm sorry. If I had stayed out here....you wouldn't have tried to follow." She was quick to take the blame on herself. "Is there anything we can do in the mean time?" She looked at Bent-tail, he was used to fighting so he probably got hurt from time to time, perhaps he knew.

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"It would be my pleasure," Suto took the medication and sadly drew out a fresh clean vial to store the pills in for the mean time. Sealing it tight he put it in the pocket of his lab coat for safe keeping. Really, he just couldn't seem to part with the thing. Hot or cold he always had it on....he probably slept in the damn thing. "I'll be sure she gets this then. I'll take my leave now to find her."

Shuffling back to the door Suto hesitated a moment before heading outside. It was incredibly bright out today so when he finally did move to leave he flinched from the light. One would think he was a vampire from the way he acted. Closing the door behind himself he left in search of Ms. Whitebird, a cruel smile twisting its way across his face. "I think we should play a little game." Suto mused to himself.

Once Mitsu had gone through, Bent-Tail went on ahead as well. Though seeing the tears well up in her eyes, he shook his head and gave her a light pat on the shoulder.

"Desmond's a big boy, dun worry t'much. Like Riyo said, jus' gotta pop 'is arm back in place. It'll be sore f'awhile but 'ell be jus' fine," he nodded.

One thing for certain, Shun did not envy the vampire right now. He had dislocated his shoulder before and it was not a pleasant experience. Frowning, he just went ahead and braced himself for whatever screams might come out of the boy when it happened.

As Suto came into view, Blade paused and glanced at the others with him briefly. He was never really too pleased to be in the presence of the science teacher, but he did his best to not show it right now. What he wanted to know was what Suto was doing outside for once. The thief almost never saw the man getting fresh air.

Pop it back in? A little sore? Well, he was a vampire, and therefore sure he could handle it.

And that was when Riyo popped up right next to him, took hold of his 'injured' arm, and shoved it back in as hard as she could to assure she wouldn't have to do it again. Along with an audible 'pop!' sound, the vampire let out a blood-curdling scream that echoed through the whole cave and probably scared any birds, bats, and warm-blooded animals surrounding the cave out and off.

"You ******** b***h..." He spat out with a clenched fist as if he was fighting every desire to hit her. His arms were shaking from what he just went through. Never in his life had he felt such pain. NEVER. So it was only natural for him to feel that way.

Riyo folded her arms and rolled her eyes at his insult. "Well, this ******** b***h just saved you a trip to the nurses office... Not that wimpy Atticus would've been able to do it. Skinny-armed little-"

"What are you?" Desmond's tone was still very angry, though at least he'd fought the desire to punch her in the mouth.

"Me?" Riyo asked, understanding the question but very obviously choosing not to answer honestly. "Just your average teenager with nothing to hide."

Lou's eyebrow raised ever-so-slightly as Suto ended up with Kohaku's medication. He knew Suto... And that meant he knew Suto liked to tamper with people's medications whenever given the chance... So what had he done to it?

Kohaku appeared surprised to see her medication at first, but took it from Suto with a warm smile and popped the vial. There was a water bottle in her backpack which she used to chase the pills. Looked like she'd done it more than a few times. Replacing the lid, she offered it back to Suto, holding up a little card that read 'Thank you~'. Another one she used often, apparently.

Lou hid his nervousness as he watched the girl take the medicine. Had he given her something that would mess with her personality? Make her sicker? What?!

"How nice of you to bring them their medicine, Suto." Lou finally managed to say, a certain look of displeasure in his eyes. Honestly, Lou didn't interfere with Suto's fun, why did the scientist have to put a damper on his?

Mitsu had no idea what to expect. Popping his arm back into place sounded simple enough, but as soon as Riyo had actually done it her eyes went wide. Not just from the sickening sound but also from the scream that Desmond emitted. As soon as he started cursing her eyes dulled out into 'deer in headlights' mode. He must have been in a lot of pain to be that angry, what....what should she say? Another word of apology was on the tip of her tongue but as soon as she started to open her mouth no words came out. The phrase she had thought of had quickly jumbled in her mind until it no longer made sense or....did she often sound that silly? It was hard to say.

"Sorry," She said blankly, her face torn between confusion and worry. It took a few more seconds and for Bent-tail to speak for her to regain some sense of reality. Blinking once, her eyes settled on her rat friend. "I...I don't know." There were her words, why was it so easy to speak now? "Maybe we should head back, they will probably be having dinner soon and there's supposed to be a bonfire this evening." Eyes turning back to Desmond with worry she also added, "It would probably give Desmond a chance to rest."

"Holy hell," Klyde rubbed at his now ringing ears. The popping sound had been rather unexpected but so had the scream. Who knew Desmond could scream like a b***h? He watched as Riyo and Desmond exchange words focusing on Riyo's last comment. Nothing to hide, huh? It seemed to him she had plenty to hide though he didn't say a word.

"I guess heading back is fine," Klyde turned to the silent one. "Unless you have a suggestion?" He really didn't expect Shun to answer, the boy had never really talked to him before. As far as he knew the rat did all the talking for him.

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Medicine distributed, Suto stuffed his hands in his pockets. "You are welcome, Miss Whitebird." How adorable to play the responsible adult. "Try not to forget your medicine again." A smile started to take hold but he was able to hold it back. In the end it looked like he had a bit of a face twitch as he looked up toward the setting sun. "If you'll excuse me. I'll be in the teacher's cabin....waiting for the sun to go down." He was not one of the staff that enjoyed the camping experience and preferred to have a least a little bit of civilized living if he had to be here.

As soon as Suto turned to head in that direction that cruel smile he had been holding back finally spread like the plague across his face. It twisted up around his jaw in a wide grin showing that his teeth in the back were not very human at all. "Do stay out of trouble, Mr. Faryn." He managed to keep his voice normal but did not turn to look at Blade. Instead he started walking toward his cabin, leaving Lou to wonder what he had done. Game start, how will it end?