Wilstaff walks along with his companion, still in high spirits despite the setback.

We're going to have to think of a good cover for you once we decide to go back to the city itself.

The skeleton looks at its master in silence.

Wilstaff regards him with derision. Tell them you have a skin condition? What, that it all rotted and fell off? That's a pretty serious condition! In any case, we'll keep that on the back burner. First we get the money, then we buy our way back into high society. We still have to work out the specifics of Operation Up, as well.

Seeing the state of his surroundings, Wilstaff doesn't even bother looking for a guard. He simply sets off in search of a pub or tavern, assuming in an area like this it won't take him long.