Working around the crack in her fire crab's shell, Kurumi gave the creature one last light brush over and paid extra attention to the rim of its shell before grabbing her washcloth and soaking it in the water for a few moments to soften the material before getting to the next step. During this time, Spike came over and she offered him a gentle smile. She would have waved...but...her hands were occupied with creature stuff at the moment. HEHEHEHE!
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Sure Spike, I don't mind at all," she nodded. Hopefully her fire crab would stop shooting flames from its butt now and splashing water everywhere. It would be a shame for Spike's curls to get wet and droopy after all.
Clearly...there was something bothering him...but the middle of class probably was not the best time to ask. And...she was far too focused on her fire crab to really be able to give any attention else where....ahem.
Washcloth sufficiently soaked, Kurumi began the massaging process...but she must have tickled the fire crab's under body or legs somehow and...well...
*SHOOOOOOOOOM SPLAAAAAAASH*
Water errupted from her bucket again, not only getting herself, but splashing those nearby. Wait...was Spike covered in water too? Glancing around a bit more - and her fire crab farting flames into the bucket and splashing more water as time pasted - she saw Elijiah...being Elijah and doing something weird again.
"Elijah....what are you doing to your fire crab?!" SPOILER!!: Instructions!
Step One:✓
Fill the bucket up with enough water to make sure the rear of the Fire Crab is completely covered. While letting soak for several minutes, lightly rub the shell with your fingertips to feel for any soft spots or cracks. (Soaking will allow any buildup, caused by its flames, to loosen)
Step Two:✓
With a soft bristled brush, gently scrub the entire shell using a light, circular motion. Pay special attention to any areas with buildup, mostly around their colored jewels and under the rim of the shell. Be careful not to brush areas covered in scales. They tend to be sensitive.
Step Three:
Gently massage the Fire Crab shell, under body, legs and tail with a soft, wet washcloth. This will loosen most soil. Don't worry if small flakes are released from the shell! This is just normal shedding. Rinse the Fire Crab to remove flakes.
Step Four:
Rinse the Fire Crab thoroughly. Closely inspect the shell for any irregularities, such as softening, excessive flaking, cracks, unusual discharge, or discolorations. Discoloration would occur on the jewels.
Step Five:
While still wet, place the Fire Crab back in the cage and cover with the cage with a dark colored cloth (the ones that covered it earlier). Rinse out supplies.