After my conversation with Stove, Dirt and I head back to the village square to meet up with MacWillie and Huckens, Dirt barely able to keep up with my now energetic stride. Without anything else to do, it looks like the two engineers have been enjoying an extended breakfast.

"Well you certainly look better," MacWillie greets me as I take a seat and snag one of Huckens' breakfast wraps.

"Hey!"

I ignore his outraged squawk and gobble the entire thing down in two huge bites. There's more at the serving table, and I'm famished. After I swallow, I take a second to respond.

"Talking with one of the Minds usually does that. They're very good at helping everyone deal with bad thoughts."

"So next time I see you moping around like the lad trying to learn Imperial measurements-"

"Hey!"

I snatch the other breakfast wrap while Huckens is distracted.

"-I should tell you to go see one of your 'minds?'"

I grin sheepishly at MacWillie as Huckens storms off to get more food.

"Yeah. That would probably be a good idea."

Duly noted.