The next morning, Tasha returns to the Temple of Abaddon to answer her mysterious interviewer's challenge. After offering several answers, which see to satisfy the interviewer's request Tasha explain her answers even if they aren't correct, the interviewer offers one final hint. As it turns out, the interviewer is none other than Tisiphone, Tasha's who looks almost exactly like Tasha! Tasha's chat with Tisiphone is short lived, for soon the Vartan is dismissed. With some time left to see to preparation for her trip, Tasha sees to trying to find a suitable weapons. After much fuss, and no less perplexity from her guide, Tasha decides to rely on her mind instead. In a twist of fate, Tasha also discovers her whip is extremely effective against Lapi anyway, deafening the keen-eared people. With this in mind, and a new found resolve, Tasha heads out to continue getting ready for her trip.