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RIP Kazuki Takahashi, an actual legend

Penelope was glad that the others understood her intent and had made it up the stairs without issue. Or, rather, she would have been cross had they failed to understand. Though it seemed one of them, the newcomer unsurprisingly, didn't quite react as quickly. Which she had assumed may have been the case. "Huh, did I miss the others? Oh no oh no oh no, that's no good!" The man was rather frazzled over this which only led Penelope to assume it was because his master didn't want people in his home without supervision. She smiled "You didn't miss anyone, we're right here, nothing to worry about." As she said this Raki came forward to introduce himself and say, "I'd like to ask you a couple of questions." Hanikap looked confused. "Err...huh? You do?" He starts looking nervous. "About what?" Gunther had a feeling that said questions were to do with Timmy. Which might only make the small man panic more. He knew Penelope wished to distract the man but he didn't know if that would be the best way to do it. Gunther glanced back at Raki and said, in the hopes that this was what Penelope intended, "well I'm sure the questions don't have to be answered right here and now yes?" Penelope smiled at Gunther for the lead-in and followed up with, "Ah, actually, would you be able to show us around? I'm most curious, what are those rooms for?" she indicated the two other ground-floor doorways. Gunther almost let out a sigh of relief as Penelope confirmed his assumption was right. He truly didn't like this deceit thing that Penelope was so keen on. She had mentioned a frontal charge but he should have known when she got the chance to trick someone she'd take it. Penelope wasn't sure the man would so easily accept. After all it seemed obvious to her that they were suspicious. Thankfully it would appear that he was an idiot. Hanikap blinked wide eyes. "You want to...look around?" His face cracked into a gap-toothed grin. "Great! I can show you around. I make the best tour guide!" He puffed out his chest in pride. "Just follow me!" Gunther noticed a brief look of disbelief in Penelope's eyes at how quick he was to change tunes and Gunther cleared his throat. "Ahem, yes, uh, let's go then shall we?" He glanced over at Raki, "I'm sure he can answer your questions on the way." Getting her bearings again Penelope pointed off to the left-side door. "How about we start that way? If you don't mind, master tour guide." Cora was, to put it lightly, extremely relieved to hear there was no witches involved. She had no idea what the girl was trying to say about wyverns, she didn't think there were many of those around these parts, but then again this girl did seem to be rather excitable. For all Cora knew she had simply seen a rather large lizard. "That's no good. That could pose a danger if left unchecked." Cora flinched and a light blush appeared on her cheeks. Yes, that was right, she shouldn't be so quick to dismiss. Especially after everything that had happened earlier. She was only glad her mother couldn't read her mind. Right? Surely not... In any case Phai seemed to be sure the wyvern wasn't a problem and, though her mother didn't seem to keen on going by Phai's word, the older woman relented. Cora gave her parents a shaky smile. "Nothing to worry about. If no magic is afoot it won't be that much different from what I'm used to I'm sure. Not like those two are anything to be scared of yeah?" Though she didn't sound all too certain. She agreed quickly to the suggestion of finding Acantha. Not only because it meant leaving this rather strained atmosphere but also because having Acantha with would help quell the lingering worry that this might not be so simple in the end. Though she had forgotten one obvious thing. If they were going to Acantha's house, that meant... Just as she thought the moment they got within view the twins came out so fast you'd think they were part horse themselves and grabbed onto Cora so suddenly she had to steady herself to not fall over. "Ahaha...hello girls, glad to see you're okay." She smiled down at them with a hint of regret for what she was about to say. "I can't really play right now, there's something important I gotta do ya see. And we reeeeally need Acantha's help for it, is she around?" The bun-haired girl pouted. "Awww, you always wanna talk to 'Cantha!" "Awways," the braided girl echoed. "Why doncha play wiv us 'stead? We way cooler!" She spread her arms wide in emphasis. "Way coowa." "Ahaha, yes, well...." Cora paused, unsure how to respond. She did feel bad that they were right. She often did come here for Acantha. Any other day she'd give in and play with them but... "That's just, you know, it's not about who's coow...cooler, it's about our job an' all..." She looked over at the others with an expression clearly asking for help.