Jareth was a bit scared, as his scales were starting to shed since he was growing up since his mischievous father and uncle Dudley shed their scaly skin, hearing Deadly surprised seeing this wanting to cuddle his son because it was his first time shedding scales, but knew his skin was tender right now.
He saw that Jareth was not feeling so good which happened when dragons she'd, seeing his little phantom lying down on the couch guessing there was no way he could go to school today since it was like he was sick knowing Sneaker would worry, feeling Jareth's head.
"Yep you're not going anywhere, I declare it a sick day." Deadly said, hearing Jareth whimper.
"But we're going on a field trip, and Sneaker and I were going to have fun!" Jareth said.
"You're not doing so hot, and Sneaker will understand." Deadly assured him.
At Henson Elementary, Jareth's other cousins especially Sneaker were worrying because Jareth wasn't here yet, unaware that he was sick seeing the teacher enter with a worried look, guessing it was why Jareth wasn't here.
"Apparently his dad just called, saying he's sick." the teacher said makimg Yoko look at Sneaker, seeing her quiet guessing she was upset so they were going out for so,e air.
"But Jareth was fine yesterday, like at band practise!" Sneaker said feelijg shaky.
"Wait a sec, Deadly said that when dragon kids get older, they start shedding as one of their changes but it is like they're sick.
Maybe it started happening, this morning and he was too scared to Coke you know?" Yoko said to her, seeing Dudley there to take Sneaker to the studio sijce she was banned from field trips, because of how wild she got.
At "Isit true, Jareth started shedding and that's why he didn't come today?" Sneaker asked in the car.
"Yes as he was ,looking forward to going, but maybe you can he,p him since you two have a special bond." Dudley replied, seeing her cheeks go pink.
Sneaker had brought her art stuff with her, so was making her dragon prince a card which Deadly found sweet, since Jareth felt pretty miserable from shedding, and needed cheering up.
She was going to Dudley's quarters where he hung out at the studio, finding Jareth in bed looking miserable but his skin looked soft like a stuffed animal!
"Careful as yes it loojs soft and fluffy, bit very tender from shedding scales so be gentle." Dudley said.
"I'd never hurt him you know that, but how long will it take for his scales to grow back?" Sneaker asked curious.
"Like moulting, it takes a week for scales to come back so Jareth won't be at school this week, so you can lie to the teacher for me." Dudley explained seeing Jareth begin to stir.
A small grin crossed his face seeing Sneaker, remembering she was not allowed on field trips so happy to see her plus liked the card hugging her gently which was helping them feel better, since Jareth liked being at school with his cousins having fun.
"Ooh, what's this?" Sneaker asked seeing a Chinese puzzle box on the desk.
"My memory box, where my dad and uncle put my scales in to show how big I'm becoming." Jareth said.
"Cool, but you'll feel better." Sneaker assured him which made Deadly smile.
"How about we go have some fun?" Constantine said seeing Sneaker nod since she and her Cousibs woukd be at the studio later but had an idea, since her other cousins could tell Jareth about the field trip.
"What's going on, my little thief?" Constantibe asked curious, guessing it was about cheering Jareth up, seeing her nod so they were going to have fun.