That didn't help Frei's confusion.

Snow rolled off the bed and onto the ground as she started to do stretches.

Nothing much happened during the day. Part way through the day, Blaze called Kale when he was awake.

Kale was not very pleased at being left behind and it came through in his tone. He complained a bit about having to share a room with Nic as well, while he was on a complaining streak. "I'm glad he's not awake..." he muttered.

Blaze was pretty quiet, even by her standard. She patiently let Kale complain all he wanted to.

Kale finally seemed to notice how quiet she was and turned the focus onto her, "You getting into much trouble over there?"

"... Not yet," she replied after a moment.

Kale paused, "Yet?"

After a long moment, she finally said what was on her mind, "I think I'm gonna take a big risk. If it works, we might bring Laurel home tomorrow. Or at least figure out where she is."

Kale was silent, for the first time it was hard to tell what he was thinking. He stared at Blaze for a very long time before slowly nodding, "Alright... I trust you," he replied quietly, "Don't get hurt though," he added, "It sucks." The moping face came out again.

Blaze didn't react for a long time. But then she slowly smiled a little.

Kale smiled back, "I miss you," he added, "No one gives me sugar when you're gone." There was a bit of tease in his voice.

"... I miss you too," she replied.

Kale seemed to like that, his smile grew a bit. "Well, I suppose I can tolerate Nic until you get back," he decided, "Hopefully that'll be tomorrow."

"... Does he smell or something?" Blaze asked, still unsure of why Kale was complaining so much about him.

"I just don't like him; I think he's a real log for the way he keeps treating Laurel. I don't know how bad his past is but it shouldn't be an excuse," Kale replied angrily. Really angry for the first time around Blaze.

"He doesn't know how-" Blaze started, but then caught herself, not wanting to argue with Kale. "Well, he's out like a log right now, so save your complaints until he wakes up - maybe he'll learn something if we're lucky."