We switch back to the Princess Irene's perspective, and her magic ring gets her into subterranean trouble in this episode. Irene's very young, so it's not surprising she's frightened past the point of tears. Even so, she's also a hero, as we'll soon see.

Lydia couldn't stop stirring her Sleepytime tea in this episode. Sorry about the clinks, y'all. I like that she had so many questions-- it's good to have a young listener right in the room with me.

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