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Archer is a surprisingly good cook. And I had a surprisingly well-stocked kitchen. As I munched on scrambled eggs and toast, (where did I get toast? Who is bringing this magic toast to my house?), I filled Archer in on what Sid had said about us being let into the City of Caves.
"I agree."
"That was easy." Archer put more eggs on my plate, and I shovelled them down. "So you think Sid is right?"
"Yes, it all makes sense now. We were able to pass the gates far too easily."
"They had the two guards though."
"Ha!" His laugh was a sharp crack that reverberated around the kitchen. "They managed to kill themselves before we even got close. And if they had not, we would have made quick work of them. No, the entrance itself was the challenge, and we sailed through it. Sid is on
