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Arien glanced up at the sky. He'd be on his way by now if it was just him. But Red had wandered off on her own. He hoped she would be okay.

"Nex? Neo? You mind keeping an eye on things here? I've got some clothes to wash." He headed for the nearest body of water he remembered seeing.

Bella paced around the water, having watched Red enter and then not resurface. She whined and then splashed full-force into the water, doggy-paddling as she struck out for the other side of the water. She didn't seem to mind being wet.

Nex flicked his ear in acknowledgement.

Red took out her ponytail and let her hair fall down her back. Sighing she decided not to think about all the worried she had. Standing up she walked around the cave and looked around for a small opening in the cave wall. In a minute she found it and reached back into the opening, pulling out two big blankets and a vile of red liquid.
"Found em," she said with a smile then laid out the blanket on the floor of the cabe then sat down. Sighing, she relaxed and looked down at the blanket with a slight sadness in her eyes.

Arien found the water source and washed his clothes. He scrubbed the dirt and sweat stains away before laying his clothes on a nearby rock to warm and dry.

The sound of splashing reached his ears and he frowned as something black bobbed in the water and then finally emerged. Bella ran to him, dripping wet, and then paused to shake herself dry.

"Ack! Bella! No!" He yelled, trying to block the wet from getting to his carefully washed clothes. He looked down at himself and then glared at Bella. He had wolf fur sticking to his arms and legs. "You owe me, Bella." He headed for the water to rinse off.

Arien's shirt was still hanging to dry on the branch and Red thought she should get back and get the shirt before a random person found it but she wanted to lay onthe blanket a moment longer.
"Damn. I need a shirt now..why didnt i think about that before i got here," Red growled.
She started to fold up the blanket and looked at its bright colors and swirled designs.

Arien only submerged himself for a few moments, rinsing himself off really, as the dog fur floated in the water. Climbing out, he noticed that something was fluttering on a tree branch. Was that his shirt?

He looked around for Red and didn't see her. Well, maybe she was hiding from him. Collecting his things, he turned to head back to camp. At least his clothes were clean, and the sun was doing a really good job of drying him off as he walked.

Red thought about then decided to take the blanket and vile. Collecting them she dove back into the water and swam up to the surface. Shaking her head, water droplets flew everywhere. Her hair was slightly more curly than before. She left it down for once and walked over, grabbing Arien's shirt which was slightly drier now.
Red walked back to camp and decided she better collect some things from her wrecked house before they went. She gasped when she saw Arien ahead of her then stepped behind a tree. She quickly dropped the blanket and vile then put on Arien's shirt quickly.

Bella had given up on Red, opting to follow Arien back to camp, when she stopped and flicked an ear back, turning at the sound.

Arien paused as well. "What is it, Bella?" He turned but missed the commotion. "Probably a squirrel."

But Bella was already trotting towards the tree and her tail was wagging. Definitely not a squirrel, then. He waited for Bella, rolling his eyes. "C'mon Bella, we don't have all day. You, too, Red."

Red sighed trying to clear away the blush on her cheeks. When she was sure it was gone, she picked up the blanket and vile of red liquid.
"Right then," Red said, walking out from behind the tree.
Pulling her hair to one side of her neck, she scratched Bella for a brief second before brushing past Arien.
"We going or not?" Red said in a playful tone.

Bella wagged her tail at the scratching, leaning into it briefly before trotting after Red like a faithful friend. Arien glared at the wolf. "Traitor," he muttered under his breath.

"I'm coming," he said, jogging to catch up to Red. "So, what's in the vial?" It was red and the only thing he knew that was red and came in vials was his concoction of Tabasco sauce.

"A medicine. Something i made a long long time ago," Red said, her voice a little distant like she was thinking of a memory.
Then Red shook her head and looked at Arien. She smiled at him then kissed his cheek.
"Im sorry for acting irritated this morning," she whispered in his ear then pulled back and kept walking.

"Medicine for what?" he asked, intrigued, wondering if maybe it was an antidote for the black poison in her veins. "Oh, it's okay. I'm sorry, too, for irritating you." He was curious about the medicine though and he kept pace with her as they headed back to their campsite.

Bella broke into a run, beating them back to camp.

Red looked at Arien and laughed. "Actually i have no idea what it's for," She said with a smile.
"I made it when i was six or so. So i realy dont know what it can be used for," Red said a little embarrassed. The truth is Red knew what it was for, but she was sure she would never use it.
Blushing a little she twirled a lock of hair around her finger. Looking ahead she saw the camp and quickly ran over.
"I beat you," Red giggled and fist pumped the air.

Arien shook his head, grinning. "You--I keep underestimating you. So did you want to spend another night here? Or we can head out. I don't particularly have anywhere I need to be, but there's a town three days' walk in that direction," he pointed North. "Unless you had somewhere to go?"

He frowned suddenly. "Any idea who might have an antidote for your arm? Because that would be important."

Red looked at Ariein suprise.
"Actually yes. The only problem is that its on the other side of the world. In Transylvania. And we have to get there in a week," Red informed and bit her lip in frustration.
Ash never did make anything easy.. she thought.

Nex got up and trotted over, with a rucksack dangling from his jaws. He dropped it at Red's feet then sat with his tail curled around his paws.
It has extra clothes and herbs that i could find. I wrapped them up and i also found two daggers and a carving knife which i also brought along. he thought openly to everyone.

Red smiled and scratched him behind the ears. "Thank you Nex," Red murmured.
She looked back up at Arien, her green eyes sparkling.
"Ready to go?" she asked, excitement lighting up her eyes.

"The other side of the world in a week. Right." He seemed to struggle wrapping his head around the idea. "Just don't expect me to teleport that far. I think I'd die in the process. Otherwise--it should be fun. I wonder what we'll see along the way?"

He grinned when he heard the supplies given. "Alright. I'm ready!" He collected his pack, his sword, and checked for his weapons.

Bella, catching their enthusiasm, pranced around wagging her tail.

Red remembered that she was still wearing Arien's top then quickly grabbed one of her own from te rucksack.
"Give me two minutes to change shirts," she said quickly then rushed off behind a tree.
Taking off Arien's shirt and tossing it to the side, she put hers on.
It was a corset type shirt and it fit Red's body snuggly.
Picking up his shirt, she walked out from behind the tree and threw Arien's shirt to him. Finally she strapped on her sword and picked her rucksack.
"Alrighty then! Ready." Red said smiling.

Neo and Nex looked at Arien, Nex smirked at Arien.
Dont start drooling Nex teased Arien.

Arien tossed a sour look at the tigers, hoping they hadn't sent that thought to Red as well, before raising an eyebrow at Red's attire. He grinned.

"Nice shirt." He turned to stuff his returned shirt back into his pack and then gave her a thumbs up. "I'm ready too."

"Well i think we should head to that town you were talking about and make a plan there," Red suggested, putting her hair up in a messy ponytail.
The sun was well into the sky now and they wouldnt get very far today, unless they rode the tigers. Which wasnt a bad idea, now that Red thought about it.

"That'll work. I think we can get a few miles in before dark." He shouldered his pack, adjusting the weight before turning back to look at Red. "Coming?"

Red nodded and ran to Arien's side. The tigers took up the rear and kept theyre senses open for danger.

After several miles and a few hours of walking, the sun started to set. A chill breeze swept through the woods. Red shivered and looked over at Arien.
"When do you want to stop for the night?" she asked.
Several strands of hair had fallen into her face as the wind blew.