Rhett had the answer for Ruby's question. "Chris brought us here on a seperate boat. Even though we aren't qualified to compete, he wouldn't let us get on with our lives, so we're just here to watch this season."
"Why he's here, I don't know," Nod went on, pointing to Longtail.
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Dein lost shorty's tail, and he knew why. "He must be hiding in the treesweats." Dein used one of his hands to cover his sniffer. He had to rely on his eyesight. He began walking through the trees, breathing only through his mouth. Soon, he caught a glimpse of Shorty's tail. "This is it!" he said, leaning over and tagging him.
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Spike: ........................ (Is chewing on a leaf.)