"Oh, my Ashby, what has been done to you?" Doc said, looking down at the small, still pale body. "He is not your Ashby," Gabriel said flatly. Doc raised a single eyebrow. "I don't care if you're the King of Siam. Ashby belongs to those who love him and I hate to break it to you Dracula, but in Arkadia we have years on you when it comes to caring for this young man. Now, move out of my way as I try to save my friend," Doc said, brushing past Gabriel to lift Ashby gently in his arms. David and Daniel watched the entire scene, their eyes wide. "Dude, can I be you when I grow up?" David asked.
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