Diego enlists Dianne’s help in getting a message to Dona. Finellen forces Tosh’s hand, as it were, in establishing an apricot trade. Athena provides gems to the group before they travel down and get themselves rooms in Tripps. Parsimu ale is abundant and costly there, but for good reason. Río travels to the Fifth Step alone and tries to get a read on Lady Misnyl, who either loves Río or absolutely hates her. Back on the Sixth Step, Diego is introduced to puggmus as he starts his day job.
