Belle had not especially wanted to leave the two youngsters behind but the fear of being eaten, coupled with weeks of uncertainty about the fog, had propelled her onwards with Mr Byrne and now she was regretting it thoroughly. The ruckus behind them had been clear now they were moving away from the sound of life in the zoo and every healing instinct she possessed did battle with her sense of self-preservation. Merlin, she would never be able to look herself in the eye if she didn't do something and she pulled on the younger man's hand, glancing between him and the professor with intent.

"I think a minute might be the difference between life and death," she insisted, heading tentatively back along the path. "Are you all alright?!" She called, hoping the crocodile wouldn't be what greeted her.

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Lady made me sexy <3