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Crash took in what Andromeda said, nodding to show he'd heard her as he set about sorting things out. He took extra care when it came to bandaging her ankle, despite the fact she tried to hide how painful it was, he was purposefully looking for any signs that he was hurting her. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried he couldn't make the process painless. Crash instantly felt guilty when Eric nodded at him, he hadn't realised how nervous Eric had been...he should have really. If his memory had kicked in and he'd been a little less distracted, he would have but...[color=firebrick][i]'Hope I didn't come across as an ass...'[/i][/color] he told himself, realising it was too far along to apologise to Eric for making him uncomfortable. The shapeshifter also wondered whether he'd spent too much time away from people...

This particular thought process seemed to completely occupy his mind, unless he was directly spoken too, he barely seemed to register what was being said. Despite being distracted, he tucked the tips of his fingers into the pocket of his jeans and glanced at the people in front of him. At least he looked like he was listening, sort of as Kathy and Andromeda talked, still his expression could only be described as distant. In fact when Kathy looked at him, it took him a moment to realise she was talking to him [color=firebrick][i]'Crabapples! All i got then was 3 people crowd and offers of help...just nod, nod now...any time now. Please? Do something...you're just staring blankly'[/i][/color] With his lightning fast thought process, it took him less than a moment to shake the startled look from his face and nod in agreement to Kathy's statement, putting up his most convincing smile. 

[color=firebrick][i]'...a dog would have been more convincing than that Crash...smooth'[/i][/color] He watched Kathy walk over to the door very briefly glancing back at Andromeda and Eric, he was a little hesitant to follow Kathy straight away but as soon as she beckoned him over his face lit up and he smiled [color=red]"Yup!"[/color] Lifting his hand up to his head, he saluted Eric and Andromeda [color=red]"I'll see you two around and take care"[/color] He grinned at them before hastily following Kathy out into the hallway, purposefully walking on her right side so he could see her. 

[color=red]"Do you know you're way around here already?"[/color] He asked as they made their way down the hallways, considering how bad he'd been at finding his way through the old building it wasn't much of a surprise that he willingly followed Kathy's direction. Being out of the infirmary definitely seemed to raise his spirits, he was more relaxed...well relaxed in the sense that he wasn't as tense as before and that excited glow had reappeared on his face. In truth he was still fired up about being back, though he didn't feel the same need to run around like something from the looney tunes anymore, he was quite content walking alongside Kathy. Not silently though, his mind was abuzz with questions, working just as fast as his heart. [color=red]"So, how have you been?"[/color] He asked turning to look at her, debating whether to be more specific or not with his question. [color=red]"I mean-"[/color] He added, reaching up to rub the back of his neck as his cheeks colored [color=red]"-if you don't mind me asking, it's been a while since we...we talked"[/color] He added, clearly unsure of himself...though the smile never seemed to leave his face. [color=firebrick][i]'After all these years...she still makes me nervous'[/i][/color] A fact that he actually found comforting, oddly enough. 


It probably didn't take the pair long to get to the assembly, even with conversation. Coming up to the door, Crash put his hand against it and glanced at Kathy. [color=red]"I think they've started"[/color] he murmured, pushing the door open so that he could look into the hall and so could Kathy if she wanted to. [color=red]"Seats at the back just over there"[/color] Crash grinned, edging into the room he glanced up at the stage, wondering who was stood at the podium and hoping he wouldn't mind the fact that they were a little late. Providing Kathy was with him, he made his way over to the empty seats, letting Kathy sit down before he did. [color=firebrick][i]'Uneventful, just this once *Fate, let it remain just that'[/i][/color] He thought, reaching up to adjust his bandanna subconsciously. 

(*He's always believed in fate though wouldn't know -or remember?- that Fate is an actual being)