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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