Episode 15

Episode 15: Tea Time.

Baird and Cici are recovering from their injuries, but they are still determined to get Scrungus on their side. Baldr and Andrew, who are revealed to be husbands, bring a care package to them with Scrungus begrudgingly along with them. They agree to meet for dinner later that night to celebrate, even if Scrungus doesn’t seem too thrilled. They meet for dinner that night at a local restaurant called The Olive Gear with the intent of discussing The Shepherd and the other champions to Scrungus to get him to come with them. The conversation is awkward, and quickly becomes tense as Scrungus doesn’t seem to care about any of Baird and Cici’s offers. Cici drops her facade to confront him, bringing a tense atmosphere to the dinner as she talks about becoming a God and being a hero, to Scrungus’s disinterest. Baldr is incredibly confused, and Baird is incredibly frustrated, leaving both sides very dissatisfied with their talk. They end up leaving empty-handed, with Baird and Cici still mulling over plans and ideas, and Baldr and Scrungus making sense of what they both just heard from them.

In the meantime, Xavier drags Toraleth and Praxis with him to find out who stole his money, and find themselves face to face with Pendrill. Pendrill says he will return Xavier’s gold if he can be beaten in a fight in the arena, which Toraleth panickedly accepts on Xavier’s behalf. Toraleth battles it out with Pendrill in the arena, overtaking him with swift, fiery dance moves and stunning precision. The groups come back together to discuss how to go forward, while in their own quarters, Baldr and Scrungus discuss what to do going forward. Being a paladin, Baldr is shocked and confused at the idea of these children wanting to overtake the Gods, but also feels Scrungus shouldn’t have to stay trapped in Valdore forever and can get stronger somewhere else. There’s much to consider with their offers, and both sides go to bed with a lot on their minds.