Bad Tinsel

So now everyone is out of the tunnel.

Surfing-with-Whales sits down and rubs his ankle.

You should put ice on it, says the first hiker.

Where'm I supposed to get ice? asks Surfing-with-Whales.

The golf club's nearby, says the second hiker. They'll have some.

Fine, says Gaius. I'll go to the golf club.

I'll come with you, says Surfing-with-Whales. Reckon I can still ride a bike.

What about Little Mystic? asks Terence. He might need ice.

What is ice? asks Little Mystic.

Frozen water, says Gaius. It wouldn't help you.

Yes, he just needs a wash, says the third hiker. 

He certainly does, says Gaius. Well thank you for everything. I imagine you three are keen to return to the tunnel.

If you're sure you're all right, says the first hiker.

We are, says Gaius. Enjoy the tunnel. And the glow worms.

Don't try and eat them, says Terence.

Ha ha! laugh the hikers, disappearing into the tunnel.

Right, says Gaius. Back to the golf club. We passed it on the way here. 

Yeah, says Surfing-with-Whales. Sorry about this.

Forget it, says Gaius. A minor hold-up.

They get on their bikes and cycle back towards the golf club

They pass a golfer, searching for balls.

Where are the clubrooms? asks Gaiuis.

No clubrooms, says the golfer. 

We need ice, says Gaius.

Go to the campsite office, says the golfer, pointing.

Thank you, says Gaius.

They soon arrive at the campsite office.

Gaius goes in.

Welcome says the proprietor. Need a campsite?

No, says Gauuis, we have had a small mishap in the Spray Tunnel and could do with some ice.

Sure, says the proprietor. Who's injured?

My colleague, says Gaius. Turned his ankle. Also a small bird that could do with a wash.

Bring them in, says the proprietor.

Gaius goes to the door and beckons Surfing-with-Whales to come in.

He limps in.

Sit down mate. I'll get the ice, says the proprietor, opening a freezer.

Gaius goes back out to get Terence and Little Mystic.

He carries Little Mystic in.

There's a sink out the back, says the proprietor. You can wash him in that.

Gaius takes Little Mystic through to the back.

Terence stays in the office.

He sees a drinks fridge in the corner, draped with tinsel.

Tinsel.

Wah! says Terence.

What's wrong with the kid? asks the proprietor.

Dunno, says Surfing-with-Whales. Oh yeah, maybe he's realised it's nearly Christmas and he's stuck out here.

The proprietor looks sympathetic.