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—