Duke startedly looked around when he heard the voice inside his head, he knew who it was but it was quite unexpected.
"Heh it's gonna take more than a few scratches to take me down"

Duke heard Rena and looked over as he heard her voice and unlike Miles could get an idea of where it was coming from, he smiled and gave an agreed nod as Rena started to stand up, Duke wasn't going to sit all morning so he looked around a second before he pushed himself onto his paws and knees then in a stiffened and painful attempt Duke got one leg under him then the other and after some wincing and gritting his teeth he got himself to stand up properly, trying to be tough about this as he wasn't going to let this injury cripple him. He let out a stiffled whine as his bandaged leg felt like it was going to give way but Duke quickly supported himself by holding onto a close by table, and after a minute of being in the same position his leg wasn't hurting as bad for the moment.
As Rena stretched and talked Duke couldn't help but chuckle a little and smile when he heard Miles, he was grateful for their help and company.
"Did you get any sleep Rena?"

Duke, Rena hon, I may be out for it the rest of the day. And if I don't come back, be happy for me. But, heh, at least I got to sleep next to my crush. Eh heh. He thought to both of them.

a tear rolled down Buster's cheek. "I'm sorry," he said as he headed back downstairs.

"What happened?" Tara asked him.

"I may have ruined our best chance at helping him, and I think he still doesn't know how I feel." he replied sadly.

"He fainted as soon as I told him. apparently I was supposed to take that opportunity to enter his mind and solve this whole problem, but I screwed up somehow. Janus is no worse off than he was before, except now the Hunter is expecting me, so I can't enter his mind again." He wiped his tears on his arm. "When Janus woke up, he didn't even remember letting us in. Now he's passed out, and won't wake up I guuess until the hunter shows up again tonight... anyway, I guess we should head over to Rena's so I can explain this whole situation to both of you."

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If we need a physical presence, is Gage really the best choice? Would Rena's experience be useful?

Mason woke up to the sound of his alarm beeping in his ear. When he opened his eyes he noticed that he was on the floor with half the covers on him. With a grumble he turned his alarm off then got up and stretched. Rex and Chris were still sleeping, Might as well wake Rex up. Mason said to himself quietly. He then walked over to the bedside and gently shook Rex trying to wake him up. Hey man wake up, its time for our workout. He said loudly into Rex's ear.

Rex almost jumped out of his fur from the sudden yell. He did jump out of the bed though.
"What? When? How?" He asked quickly, turning around until he saw Mason "Oh, fiddlesticks, what time is it?" the GSD asked.
On the other side of the bed, Chris was still sleeping, giving no signs of even being close to wake up.

Heh. Run away patient Miss Rena, and you seem to have some guests approaching. He thought to Rena.

Sorry to scare you, but it's almost 7:15 we gotta get moving. So hurry up and get ready. Mason told Rex as he started to tap his foot. I don't want to rush you, but i don't like to be late.

Duke looked to see Rena come over and help him then explain, Duke gave a nod in agreement
"Alright. But is there something going on? Why would Miles say something like that?"
Duke had a concerned look as he stopped and looked at Rena, grateful for her help in everything but he waited for an answer, held in suspense of what could have caused Miles to say that.