Four.

> Aubrey, what was that?

AUBREY
"Isn't it the care package? Someone said you'd dro—"

*BREE*



A shrill, birdlike screech sounds from the roof. Aubrey and Rahasya spin to face it.

RAHASYA
"Something followed you here."

AUBREY
"Don't look at me like that."
"I came alone!"

you should probably suspend this conversation to inspect the thump. guard up Aubrey, you were really scorching there for a moment, who knows what that could have attracted.

AUBREY
"Yeah, well, whose fault is that?"

RAHASYA
"You're not helping your case, little lost one."

Aubrey glares.

I guess that answers the question of whether or not this room has a roof.

Probably the care package, but might want to play it safe.

> Switch Ada to GUARD mode. Be careful if you don't want to be killed like your friends.

Aubrey orders Ada into GUARD mode.
Ada won't aggrieve any perceived threats unless they provoke Aubrey first!

If you have the time, tell Rahasya that you plan on rescuing someone from Biru. Given that Rahasya doesn't seem too fond of Biru, you might be able to receive some aid, become friends, or something along those lines.

>Hello, ^{brand new council member Super here telling you not to trust this colourless Rahasya with your true reason for being here, especially as it may expose you as a source of infinite power. They already tried to trap you once with the 'cage'; this noise could be another trick.}

>And, ^{if it isn't, you could convince her to check it out and make your escape. Don't take the book though, that will cause her to pursue with enthusiasm.}

Aubrey keeps these arguments in mind for later. Right now, whatever's screaming on the roof is her priority—and Rahasya's too.

RAHASYA
"I must investigate. You're coming with me."

AUBREY
"I'm n—"

Rahasya ushers Aubrey out the door faster than Aubrey can refuse.

==>