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Teddy sighed as Sacagawea sat back, blowing out her candle.

"You must be more careful." She warned him. "I do not like seeing you injured like this."

"I shall do my best to avoid this in the future then, my dear." He vowed as he climbed to his feet. The young woman gathered her tools, before gracefully rising as well. As she spotted Larry, she nodded gently in his direction.

"You had best speak with our friend- he looks troubled." She murmured. Teddy smiled softly at her, gently touching her arm before stepping back.

"Thank you for your assistance, my dear." He tipped his hat with a wink, before turning and moving to join the night guard who was looking him up and down, searching for a sign of an injury.

"I'm fine, Lawrence." He assured his young friend. He couldn't help noticing that Larry seemed tired, and he didn't miss the flicker of worry in his eyes.

"Perhaps we should move somewhere private." He suggested, before Larry could speak. The Night Guard nodded.

"Yer, I think that's a good idea - let's go to the break room." He agreed, waving for Sacagawea to join them.

Nobody spoke as they made the short journey to the break room. When they arrived, Larry motioned for the others to sit down while he leaned back against the counter.

"Whatever you wish to say dear boy, I suggest you get right to it." Teddy declared, taking a seat. "Sunrise is almost upon us." Larry sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"Something's up with Ahk." He began. Sacagawea and Teddy shared a look, the Shoshone woman looking slightly amused.

"I think that has already been made quite clear." She piped, prompting a small smile from Teddy. Larry huffed, not seeing the humour. Teddy sighed.

"I think what Lawrence means, my Dear, is that he was unable to discover what provoked our Pharaoh to attack me as he did." He guessed, eyeing Larry as he spoke. The night guard nodded, sitting down beside them.

"I spoke to him, but he couldn't explain it." Larry sighed. "All I can figure out is he's on edge about something. He seemed pretty shocked by what he did- I locked him in his display before I left and…" Larry sighed again, "I could be wrong, but I think he was crying." As the words left his mouth, Sacagawea rose to her feet.

"Then perhaps I should go to him, and see if he needs-" She began, but stopped when Teddy gently placed a hand on her arm.

"In this situation, I think it would be best if we left Ahkmenrah alone." He advised her, turning back to Larry as she sat once more. "Did he give you any information, Lawrence? Did he venture a guess as to why he attacked me?" Larry shook his head.

"He said nothing." He paused for a second, glancing up to make eye contact with the President. "But he's still got that knife. I tried suggesting that maybe it had something to do with it, and he almost snapped at me."

Sacagawea frowned, leaning forward slightly.

"So you believe that it may be something connected to this knife he has?" She asked. Larry tilted his head, pulling a face.

"It could be- it makes sense. I mean, the first night that it's in the museum, he hurts Teddy, and start acting all weird? It can't be a coincidence."

"I think you had best do some research then- and find out exactly what that knife is." Teddy suggested. Larry nodded, stifling a yawn.

"Good idea, Teddy- I'll get the information off the records and see what I can do." He promised.

"Excellent." The president agreed, slapping his thigh. "Come, my dear." Teddy rose to his feet, offering Sacagawea his hand. "We should return to our displays- it is nearly Sunrise."

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As Larry left the museum, he suddenly realised he was exhausted. All he wanted to do was go home and get some sleep, but he knew that wasn't currently an option.

"Dad!"

Larry spun around at the voice, and half smiled when he realised who it was.

"Hey, Nicky!" He called back, stifling a yawn. "What are you doing here?" The young teen shrugged, giving his dad a hug.

"I got up early, and thought I should stop by before school." Nicky replied. "You look exhausted- rough night?" He asked, munching on an apple.

"You could say that." The older man replied, shaking his head when his son offered him a bite of the apple.

"Hey, I was thinking- maybe tomorrow night I can spend some time in the museum." Nicky ventured, "I've got that history project I've got to finish, and-"

"No." Larry cut him off. Nicky raised an eyebrow.

"Why?" he demanded. "What did I do? Sure, Mom grounded me- but going to the museum doesn't count! I'd be with you!" He argued. Larry groaned, pausing to turn and face his son.

"Look, it's got nothing to do with you. I just… I'm saying no." Larry finally replied. Nicky frowned.

"Dad, what's going on?" He asked, suddenly serious. Larry sighed, and realised he was way too tired to try and lie to his son.

"Something's up with Ahkmenrah." He gave in, rubbing his forehead with a wince.

"What do you mean by that?" Nicky demanded, his voice full of concern.

"He's just acting a little bit…weird."

"What do you mean?" Nicky asked, munching on his apple.

"He tried to kill Teddy."

Several minutes later, after a good deal of chocking (by Nick), whacking on the back (by Larry) and quite a few strange looks (by people passing by), Nicky shook his head in shock.

"No way- I mean, it's Ahkmenrah we're talking about- I mean, he's the sort of guy who'll catch the spider and put it outside instead of killing it!" He exclaimed dropping onto a nearby bench.

"I know, but I was there, Nicky. Ahk attacked Teddy, and if he wasn't made of wax Teddy would be dead right now." Larry informed him. Nicky was silent for a moment, before finally;

"Tell me exactly what happened."

They sat there for several minutes, Larry explaining what had happened and Nicky listening, stone faced.

"Well, obviously he's lying about the knife being nothing- Have you done some research on it?" Nicky asked as Larry finished.

"No, Nicky- Funny enough, between now and work I haven't had time to look into it!" He snapped. Nicky raised an eyebrow.

"Well then, come on- Let's go do some research!" he exclaimed, jumping to his feet. Larry snorted.

"Okay, better idea- I go do some research, YOU get your butt to school." He shot back, standing up. Nicky rolled his eyes.

"There's no way I'm going to school now. I'm coming with you." He told his dad, shifting his backpack slightly.

Larry groaned again- he had to admit, having Nick come along would be helpful. The teen was more awake, and knew a lot more about Egyptian History.

"Okay, fine- just don't tell your Mom." He finally replied.

"Deal- now, we should go. We've only got twelve hours before sunset."


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