Fortunately, the next couple of days pass uneventfully, with Sapphire continuing to flirt with him, but not following through. Meridia finishes the books he'd given her, and simply gave him one reply, "There are<em>many</em>issues."<br/><br/>That night, as the sun is setting, his group arrives in the town, consisting of the sphinxes, Blossom, Elwyrr, and his drow.