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After selling several old or redundant items, Ricki is able to arrange for one of the back rooms on the ground floor as well as the tower to be renovated while she and her friends are away. Kamau, Lara, and the astoundingly normal Cordy join her as she follows Paws off into the woods, where the next dungeon awaits.

“Do you think Ricki told us to stay behind because she doesn’t think we’re useful?”

“Most likely trying to protect us. I’d have argued, but my back still hasn’t stopped aching from the last misadventure.”

“Since when are you disappointed to be staying home, anyway?”

“I’m not, but this is a criminal organization! I know how people like us deal with those who can’t pull their weight…”

“Bah. Ricki’s a good kid. She’ll keep you around no matter HOW worthless she thinks you are.”

“…Thanks?”

“Anyway, you can still be helpful while you’re here.”

“Come into the kitchen and give me a hand while I cook up this nice meal Ricki left us.”