That was probably his saving grace in this situation. Wash resolved to be more careful about it - he couldn't slip up in front of her.

"You know, I'm not surprised. I know Fang goes begging North for treats when he thinks I'm not looking." Fang looked up at him and squeaked innocently - who, me? Wash just rolled his eyes and scratched behind the bat's ears.

He glanced back up at the ring just in time to see York get slammed in the stomach with Xion's bat. He winced and then smirked. "I think you're right about that."