Pawtuxet enters the Temple, where she's been mysteriously summoned. She manages her way to the office of Review, where she meets Venerable Officer Miriam Nuttenboltschen, a ancient Rath'ani. Miriam offers Pawtuxet a chance to join an exploration team to Little Rephidim West, the paquebot overcome with black goop. Pawtuxet agrees, and with contract in hand, departs the temple