Nic didn't try to argue with Laurel as he finished starting the fire. Then when he was done with that, he tried to make Laurel drink some more water.

Laurel refused to drink the water, still crying quietly.

Nic kept trying, hoping the warmth from the fire would improve her mood enough to drink some more water before she passed out.

The fire did seem to help. She slowly stopped crying but still refused the water. "Tell me you love me," she whispered., face still hidden.

"... I love you," Nic told her before trying the water again.

This time she took it, staring at it for a long moment before take a long swig. Too long in fact, she choked a bit.

Nic patted Laurel on the back and grabbed another water in case she wanted it too.

Laurel did, seeming to finally realize her thirst. When she as done she reached out towards Nic again.

Nic let her quietly.

So Laurel adjusted herself, ending up curled in Nic's lap with her head against his chest. It wasn't long before she was completely knocked out.

Nic sighed a little, adjusting them slowly until they were both comfortable for the night.

Laurel didn't wake for a long time.

So Nic sat and watched the stars for awhile as he sorted some thoughts in his head before falling asleep.

In the morning hours a roar of a boat approached the island. Laurel was still knocked out completely.

--

Kale walked silently in the front, eyes flashing from side it side. It wasn't much farther to his hidden boat. He didn't even bother to look over his shoulder at the boy, knowing his threat and presence alone about keep him in line.

Nic slowly woke up, looking to see who it was.

--

Blaze sighed silently as the teenage boy tripped again. He hadn't said a word since Kale had put the fear of god in him. He clung to his backpack tightly, glancing around, looking for some way to escape. But Blaze pushing him gently forward which kept him in line for another few minutes. Blaze felt a little sorry for the kid, but she didn't let it show.

"They're over there," he pointed to Raven, "Nic made a fire, I told you they wouldn't be cold."

--

Once Kale reached the boat he turned and motioned to boy to get on first