Looking over his shoulder to Josh, Avalon explains "When we show them that it is dead, others will come for the Feartail, I promise. Usually the rite is done alone, and one person can not fly it back.." Unable to really help himself, Avalon stops in the middle of the trail and carefully presses himself up to Josh, careful to keep from smearing his blood all over the taller teen and upsetting him further. He takes a moment, trying to send comfort through his touch to Josh, and then draws away and goes back to hunting for Henry.

Henry is easily found however, and Avalon makes sure that Josh will be alright alone, and then heads off to remove the stinger form the Feartail's tail - proof that they have slain it.

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That helps Josh a little. The comfort touch even more. He doesn't want to let Ava go but the healer still does. When Ava goes off, Josh picks up Henry and holds him more gently. Keeping him close to his chest, Josh applies some healing light to Henry and slowly starts towards where Ava went.

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By the time Avalon has gotten the stinger off the creature, he's a bloody mess. Not that he cares too much - it doesn't bother him. He does however worry that it might upset Josh more. Truth be told all three of them are a mess, and Avalon has to stop and think about what he wants to do. As Josh comes along, carry Henry oh so carefully, he finally makes a decision.

Coming up to Josh, Avalon takes a moment to press a hand to Henry's chest, his expression taking on one of deep concern. He can't sense anything from Henry, but then again he's unconscious so, he wouldn't be feeling anything at the moment. He then looks up to Josh, his expression bare and worn as he says softly "We need to find some place safe for you and Henry to wait and I will go and fetch our rings. I think that once I have my ring, and Henry's back on his finger, that we will be able to get ourselves all back."

He draws in a deep breath, and tries to explain "We are three days out on foot, but by air it is not much more than a few hours flight. I should be back soon, if you are alright with waiting?"

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Josh stops when he reaches the area where Ava and the corpse are. Looking up slowly as the winged Lantern approaches, Josh nods. He listens to what Ava says, eyes going a little wide at the mention of being left alone out there. Eventually he nods though.

"Okay, Ava," he says softly. "We'll be okay. I'll keep Henry safe."

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Looking to the corpse of the Feartail, Ava draws in a big breath and nods his head. "We should find somewhere for the two of you a short ways away from the Feartail in case anything finds him while I'm gone."

He offers Josh a bare smile and then gently draws the tall teen away from the creature and back along the line of the forest. There is a shallow cave not far away from where they had camped the night before, and while it wouldn't have been good for staying in all night, it would hopefully prove to be a good place to hide until Avalon can return.

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Josh is easily led along but can only manage a weak smile. When they reach the cave, he finds a little place to sit down where they won't be plainly visible from the outside. "Don't be gone long?" he requests of Ava.

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Shaking his head, Ava says simply "I won't. I can't be. As soon as I have my ring I'll be back almost instantly." He finds himself kneeling next to Josh and Henry both, reluctant to leave. He knows he must.. but.. that doesn't make it any easier.

For a moment, his resolve wavers and he wonders if he can at least wait until Henry wakes.. but then he quickly shakes the urge off and forces himself to stand as his face takes on a rather set and grim expression.

He draws in a deep breath and then leans down, his least bloody hand threading through Josh's hair, drawing the teen's face up to his own and swoops down with his face, pressing his lips to Josh's in a fierce kiss that leaves Avalon shaky on his feet and his breath huffing in his chest.

"Okay. Gonna go." he says softly, and then forces himself to turn and head out. With a snap of feathers he is gone, pushing himself to fly faster than he ever has before.

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Josh's gaze turns to Henry, still holding him close. He doesn't look back up until he feels Ava's hand in his hair. The kiss is pressed to eagerly, Josh not wanting it to go.

"Okay..." he trails off again. He watches Ava go and then settles back. Adjusting Henry in his lap, Josh presses his face against Henry and cries silently. He can't help it, unable to hold back anymore.

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