Viv tells Tandri about the Scalvert’s Stone and her meeting with the Madrigal. Tandri has heard of scalverts, and Viv explains that the queen of the scalvert hive grows a Stone in her head. She originally heard of the Scalvert’s Stone in a song, but after doing research, she uncovered mythology supporting the Stone’s mystical properties. Tandri realizes this is why Hemington’s research made Viv nervous. Viv shows her where she hid the Stone and thinks Fennus grew suspicious when it was all she wanted from their last mission. She thinks he wants a cut of the Stone, despite what the party originally agreed upon. As for the Madrigal, she agreed to a payment of cinnamon rolls.

Thimble arrives with ice to keep the ingredients fresher longer. Viv gets an idea for an iced drink. She makes an iced coffee and serves it to Hemington, who sits in his usual booth. He is happy to try the cold drink. Viv asks if he can set up another ward—one to keep out Fennus. Hemington agrees, and they work out the details. Viv tells Tandri about the success of the iced coffee, so they add it to the menu.