[b][i] – Kathy[/i][/b]

Kathy breathed out a sigh of relief when the needle was finally lowered away from her neck. “Um… Thank you.” The look on Kiwi’s face scared her, but for the moment she was too relieved to think about the future repercussions. Worried about the possibility of Kiwi changing her mind, she quickly took a few steps away from the door before looking inside and gesturing quickly for Crash to come out.

“That was too easy though. I didn’t think she’d let us go at all.” She commented once they were both out of the infirmary. After a small pause, she added in a small voice. “Sorry. And thank you, really. I feel like I’m relying on you too much and getting you into trouble because of it.” Hoping she could convey her thoughts without sending Crash on a guilt trip, she quickly smiled and added, “I promise, I’ll make it up to you. I don’t know how yet or when, but I will! Watch, I'll make sure you're the one in by debt soon.” She laughed, keeping everything in a joking tone. Inside though, she really just wanted to apologize and thank him over and over again. However, she had finally learned her lesson from before and didn’t want the mood between them to become awkward again. [i]‘The slap, treating my hand, and helping me carry the girl to the infirmary.’[/i] She counted the number of debts to repay inside her head. [i]‘And maybe also for the uncomfortable conversation in the cafeteria this morning..? No, I think it’d be better to just sweep that under the rug completely. Three. I owe him three big favors.’[/i]

She then turned her attention to Lion. “Let’s look for Little Feather now. I’ve really kept you waiting haven’t I?” Looking at Crash though, she hesitated. He had already offered to help with their search back at the library, and if Kathy was being honest with herself then she wanted him to come. “Hey, Crash?” She began, however... [i]‘That’s really enough, isn’t it? I shouldn’t ask for so much from one person.’[/i] She touched her bandaged hand, thinking she was glad Kiwi had left it the way it was. “….. Thanks, a lot. I’ll see you later at Zivon’s place right?” Giving him another smile, she barely waited for a reply before she began to walk away, trying her best to look cheerful as long as she was still within Crash’s sight.