While Rudy starts blasting away, focus shifts to Cyrus and Val.

Cyrus: Say, Valerie—

Val: Hm?

Cyrus: What were you doing before you got here?

Val: Oh, just helping make sure file editing still works. without pause: Hey, Rudy! Want me to distract the bugs again?

Rudy, not paying attention: I swear to god! We’re so close!

Val: If you want bait, I’m right here—

Cyrus, interjecting: Were you traveling while Kade stayed in the shop? Using the phone to stay in touch?

Val, irritated: You know, if you’re so curious, you could’a stuck around to help—

Rudy: That’s it! Cyrus, you’re a genius!

Rudy spins around, pointing at Val; she’s sandwiched between him and Cyrus.

Rudy: Val, gimme your phone.

Val: What? Hold on, why— Rudy: Check your inventory or I’ll do it for you.

Val: Wait, since whe—

Cyrus, thinking: The person who gave the bugs a story might know how to get rid of them.

Rudy: And can help us find The Reward.

Val: …You mean Kade?

Rudy: Who else?

Val: —Oh! Well…

She takes out the phone and stares down at it.

Cyrus: …

Rudy: …

Val: …

Rudy: What’s the holdup.

Val: Hm, I told her I wouldn’t—