Kasai was awake early. She was still groggy, so it took her a moment to realize where she was and what was going on.

She shivered a little. She was still cold. She looked around and was alarmed when she didn't see Hitze anywhere.

"Hitze?!" she exclaimed, looking around frantically.

"I'm over here!" Hitze's voice called. Sure enough, he peeked up over a hill nearby.

Kasai perked up and went over.

"You scared me!"

"I am known to do zat."

Kasai scoffed playfully, trying to find some way to warm up. She didn't like being cold. It felt...well, cold.

Hitze went back over and let Kasai snuggle closer to him.

"I stole some food from Nuclear's lair if you're hungry."  He got some food and offered it to Kasai, who devoured it hungrily.

"Thanks!" she said.  Hitze smiled.

"Oh, and I have somezing for you zat might help you when you go to find your brozer."  He pulled something out of his pocket.

It was a lock pick.

"Thanks again!  This'll definitely come in handy."  Kasai took the lock pick and shoved it in her own pocket.

They both looked in the direction of Nuclear's lair.  "...speaking of vich, you should get going..."

Kasai gave a small sigh.  "...you're right."

She finally stood up.  Hitze pulled her closer in a final hug.

"Stay strong, Kasai." he whispered in her ear.

"I will." Kasai promised, hugging back for a moment before pulling away.

She waved as she started running off towards the lair.

Hitze watched her go before looking away.

"...I should varn ze others in case she ends up needing help."

He ran in the other direction.