Talk to Chula and Chini.

Back in the main chamber, the man's arms are bound by vine rope, and Chula presses his head against the ground with her talon. She does so with such a casual demeanour that she begins conversing all while stepping on this man's pride. "Sorry about the mix up."

"It is all right," Alice says. "I understand now."

"You were pretty fun to toy with though," she adds. "If you wanna get tied up again--"

"No, no!"

She laughs. "Just teasing."

The man peers up between her legs. It's probably quite the view of her booty shorts from down there. "So, are you seeing anyone, baby?" He grins.

Chula pushes down harder, forcing his eyes back towards the ground. "Anyway, thanks for stepping in, Kyle. That was really sweet. So what are you doing all the way out here?"

"We're heading to Brumberg to deal with a big problem," you reply.

"Oh I see. Always out on a quest."

"That necklace Ithic was after..."

"The one I gave you? What happened with that?"

"It was sort of taken. Long story. But they really wanted that thing, and now they have it. Hopefully we can do something about that. But also, why did you have to give me such a cursed item?! It was like putting a target on my back."

"Hey, hey. I didn't know. Calm down. I'll make it up to you by bringing a real gift when I come visit one day."

The man grumbles. "Let me--"

She twists her foot and continues to ignore him. "I bet it's fun at your place."

But what does she consider fun?

Chini waves her wing. "I hope we come sooner than later. Please return safely so we can celebrate together, okay?"

"Of course, Chini. I will."

"Sorry, but can you take this guy too?" Chula rolls him towards you. "Just toss him back to the caravan. Patricia is safe now. If he comes for her again, we'll just have to tear him apart. Did you hear that, you scum?"

"You can't talk to m--"

Niki grapples him a second time. You wince as his arm nearly pops out of its socket. "Shut your mouth or I'll knock you out and carry you back bridal style. Maybe toss you to the wolves on the way."