Answer the call.

It's coming from Yin.

Much to the amazement of the sunheart behind the counter, you hold the odd silver slab up to your ear and begin speaking to somebody on the other side. To you, it's as natural as anything else. Though there are Sending Stones in this world, it seems uncommon for most people to ever have something like that. The most likely candidates would be wealthy adventurers, but you're far beyond that. You're royalty now.

"Is everything all right, Yin?" you ask.

Her voices comes through. "I'm sorry to bother you, Master, but we may have guests shortly. I'm not sure, but I'd suggest returning to Castle Phoenix as soon as possible."

"What do you mean that you're not sure? That sounds ominous."

"Well, Master, the sun was just blocked out by flying island, and it's slowly making its way closer as we speak."

Laputa. Why is William on his way to my home? I don't like the sound of that. "Strengthen our defenses and prepare for the worst, just in case. I'll be home in minutes. Thank you, Yin." You pause. "Good girl," you add at the end before hanging up. You've learned she very much likes hearing things like that.

Speaking of which, Snow peaks her head into the room and looks around. "Is everything all right? I heard something strange just now."

"Everyone needs to get dressed faster. I'm sorry to say but I think our little outing is over. We need to get home pronto."

"Understood." She turns her attention back to the room. Just before the door shuts, you hear her say, "Quickly now. Kyle says we're needed at Castle Phoenix. Unless you want to return in your undergarments..." The rest is muffled.

Ms. Nashiva hustles over to the door. "I'll wrap your order up right away. That sounded important."

"Thank you. I hope it wasn't."

Your party eventually makes their way back into the main shop. Eva especially looks relieved. She pats down her skirt, does a spin, and lifts the hem enough to flash her sparkly new panties. Amara is happy to have underwear once again as well, though you can't help but picture her in the erotic, white lingerie she had moments prior. Everybody gathers, rather nervous by the sudden shift in mood, and you beckon them closer to prepare teleportation.

"Hold on tight," you say. "There are six of us after all."

"What exactly are you about to do?" asks the sunheart. "I hope it won't make a mess."

"It won't," you reply. "And thanks again. That fashion show got my blood pumping, so now I'm ready to take on whatever is waiting for us."

Eva gasps. "Wait. Is that a new power you unlocked? Do you get stronger when you're hard?"

"... No."

"Ready when you are," Niki says. "If we got a Demon King waiting for us back home, I'll be prepared to kick his ass."

"That isn't usually his style. But we can't be too careful. Ready? All right. Three, two, one..."

Bunny Hop!