[As far as Al is concerned bridal style is the best choice. House is hurting, maybe even injured, and all other lifts would just exacerbate any problems instead of allowing Al to keep him as cradled and comfortable as possible.

Return quips die almost at once when he gets that highly unwelcome piece of news. If they're being pursued properly then this will be a tiring and frantic few hours. Al tries to resist the urge to speed up, he'll need his reserves to last out and burning all his energy in a panicked sprint won't help either of them.]

Norfinbury.

[That's about the only answer he has, sadly.]

These things weren't here when I first arrived, I wish I knew what changed. Just... keep tucked in, that way they won't be able to touch you.

[Al bends a little bit, almost as if he's curling his body down to act as a living (ha) shield for House.]

We're going to be running for a while, I think the nearest house is at least two or three hours away.