They are waiting for her as they always seem to be, GS still holding Pip in his grasp.

"Bad news." She wonders at the spring in her step, the return of good humor despite the appearance of Jackus. Or because of it? Didi should be deeper into her depression and frustration at the reveal but instead finds herself excited at the prospect of action. She really does need to have her head examined by someone with the tools to tell her she's not gone nutters.

Pip squeaks when ...