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Wow I'm so happy people read this!! Yay 8 reviews on my story. I feel special *waves a little flag* well since the other one got a few reviews, I think I'll update! (warning! this is fluff used to tie chapter to chapter. its short and dumb so... just so u kno)

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"Shit its cold," Gaddes mumbled through his teeth, clenched to keep them from rattling. Thoughts crossed his mind of Bono curled up in his quarters with hot water bottles at his feet and a crackling fire in the hearth. "Damn it, Bono!" he nearly yelled, "keep quiet my ass." At that thought, he stomped on the boards below him. He grinned.

"You're up early, eh Gaddes?"

Gaddes looked up. It was Acren on guard duty. He chuckled.

"Not of my own free will, I assure you."

"Oh yes, I remember now. The boss left quite early this morning. I had just come out for duty when he just walked past with a huge jacket and a backpack. Do you think he means to stay out in the forest all day? I heard he's been humping rocks," Acren stifled a giggle.

"Good ol' Bono still can't keep his trap shut eh?" said Gaddes with a raised eyebrow and an angry smirk.

Acren was still laughing, "Well what ever he's doing, let's hope he hurries so we can keep on our route to Freid. Bono acted as if he was shittin' bricks down there when he told me we were stopping. I hope Allen knows what he's doing, or he'll have mutiny before long."

"Not if I can help it," said Gaddes firmly, "If Bono tries that again I'll toss him over the side."

Acren chuckled at the thought. Gaddes just shook his head.

"Hey, I've got a dilemma. Do you think you can help me out Acren?" said Gaddes.

"Of course, sir."

"Well, here's my question. Answer from your mind."

"Yessir."

"True or false: misery loves company.

"Oh that's easy. If I'm sufferin', I would hope that at least someone would be too. True, sir."

Gaddes grinned evilly. "Thank you Acren. You've helped me decide to wake up the crew and start making camp right now, could you go and personally ring the morning bell please?"

Acren gulped, "Yes sir."

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Allen stood outside the small glade. It made him extremely heartbreaking to see the terror made so violently evident in the expression of her body. He wished he could help her...