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"I said we will talk about it when there's some order around here. Go clean up your mess in there."
Jessica then brought Ottonomy into the bathroom where she started to run some bath water.
Aquitia hopped off the counter and sat in a corner to allow John to see all the mess.

[john]

John quickly cleaned up the mess. He was ashamed. He couldn't bring himself too say anything.

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Soon enough, a fluffy, clean, and dry Ottonomy came out of the bathroom. Jessica came after, anger written across her face.
"Come outside with me John," she murmured as she exited the room.

[john]

He reluctantly followed her. He feared being on his own again would lead to his death.  He decided he would tell Jessica this.

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Jessica scowled at John.
"You left my four precious Kuhna to run around on a rampage!"
She pinched her nose.
"Do you have any idea of what damage you have caused by your inability to watch something that moves?"

[john]

John whimpered. "I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. I can't be on my own. We'll die"

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"Okay then, fine."
Jessica pinched her nose again.
"Xanthos is flying in tomorrow. We need to get lots of rest, we have quite a journey ahead of us."

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The next morning, Jessica and her Kuhna stood outside the inn with John and Boots, discussing things with Xanthos, her and John's hand on his nose to ommunicate.
"Do you mind? It would certainly help to have more people along."
But it might also slow us down.
"He has no where to go."
We can't just go around picking up hitchhikers, we'd never get our quest accomplished. Plus,what does he have to offer us?
"He babysat."
Xanthos' eyes widened a little and he lifted his head a bit, looking interested.
Was he good?
"It was utter chaos."
Was there blood?
"Nope. Puke, Merry-Os, eaten cookies, a painting, and a little spat, but that's all."
Xanthos nodded approvingly.
Okay, he's in. Hop on. We have a very long flight ahead. Strap the Kuhna in their baskets.
He lowered a wing to the ground and Jessica mounted him, the Kuhna in little baskets she had strapped to his back.

[john]

"Okay. Jesssica, I know I dont seem like I'll be much help, but I'm sure I will be." He smiled at her and entered the room.

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And so, off they went. Flying to drop off the Kuhna at 'home' which were the very unliked Dripping Caves.

Then they set off to continue their quest.

Next Destination: Nori Volcano.