Squalo thought about how he ended up in this situation, on the verge of contracting some disease. A mosquito was at his neck, ready to bite if his master did hear what he wanted to hear.
"VOIIII! You called Boss?!"
Squalo found himself drenched in vodka as he opened the door to Xanxus' office.
"Shut the fuck up trash. Cara is resting."
Squalo frowned as he took in the the girl's appearance. Cara was a pale girl, but her skin seemed to have a tint of grey today along with some bruises. That girl's skin bruised too easliy. She was still sleeping so she must be exhausted if she didn't wake up because of his voice. Her breathing was uneven.
"So, what do you want?" Squalo toned down.
"Go recruit that assassin Trident Shamal. He's treated Cara for a few times, but the Ninth hasn't officially made him her doctor. If he joins the Varia, we earn a somewhat competent assassin and Cara can stay here permanently, without having to go back to that stupid manor."
"Voi. Fine."
"So what do you want, Superbi Squalo?"
"Tch, the Boss wants you to join the Varia."
Xanxus?
Shamal looked at him cautiously and then started spouting nonsense about girls.
"Hmm. No thanks. Besides I'd miss my chance with all the ladies out there!"
Squalo was relieved as the insect flew away and onto the man's hand, but his anger sprung up.
"VOIIII! It's not just about the Varia! It's about Cara! Her health seems to be getting worse, she even coughed up blood!"
Shamal froze and looked at the ground.
"...There's nothing I can do for that girl, sadly. My mosquitoes don't seem to work. The only thing I can possibly do is try to give her body more nutrients and/or supplements to help improve her immune system. Besides not only is Cara's body weak, but her heart is failing. One day Cara's heart will just stop completely."
Squalo was shocked. He never knew about Cara's failing heart. That must be why Xanxus...!
Shamal started walking away, but stopped.
"I will never join the Varia, but I'll come as frequently as possible to help Cara."