Tell ya what, you mutter as you gently extricate yourself from Lutza, you’ll, uh… you’ll get back to her on that, okay?

The girl answers with a grin and a glimmer in her eye! “Oho, a favor, hmmm? Such a shrewd negotiator~”

Y-you’re a man of many talents, you laugh, praying to whoever’s listening that you don’t smell too much like the Spinner when you regroup with your pals!

“That settles that then!” Lutza chirps as her security Skogs deposit her back into her chair! “Joplin, walk him through the plan, would you?”

“Of course, Miss.” The Gnok nods respectfully. “The aim is to keep things simple: Miss Lutza shall proceed to the LEISURE CART escorted by security.”

“Easier done’n said!”
“Leave da’ worryin’ ta’ us!”
“Ain’t no one gettin’ past me!”

“Once there,” Joplin continues in a businesslike tone, “She shall begin an impromptu performance. I shall endeavor to make my presence known near the stage–with luck the stalker will assume I’m too preoccupied to be on the lookout.”

“Oof… talk about stage fright…” The starlet stammers as an uneasy giggle leaves her pursed lips!

“You’ll do fine, dear.” Clearing his throat, the manager turns his hawklike eyes over to you. “You’re probably wondering how you’ll be able to identify our man.”

Yea, you nod, you didn’t really consider it until now-

“Once her song is finished, Miss Lutza shall rush offstage sobbing.” A wry grin thaws Joplin’s stony expression. “Swiftly enough, in fact, that the daring Triplets will be unable to follow her.”

The Skogs exchange a knowing chuckle.

“That shall be your moment, Anton.” Explains the Gnok as he gives his claws a decisive clap! “Miss Lutza shall make a break for the back of the train for some fresh air. With luck it’ll be as simple as determining who rushes after her.”

“Don’t worry–I’ll try not to run too fast!” Lutza adds with a wink! “Just promise me you’ll keep up, okay, Anton?”

“The Triplets and I shall trail after you at a distance.” Joplin concludes. “Best case scenario, we’ll have the Conductors ready to apprehend the culprit long before anything goes amiss.”

A-and the worst case?

Joplin’s frown deepens. “... Then we shall join you in subduing the stalker.”

Super… this’ll be fun to explain to your friends…

“Any other questions? Time is of the essence.”

Well…
>Let’s DO this!
>You wanna talk about someone named Tzah-Tzie first…
>I actually wanna back out…
>Let’s alter the plan a bit…
>Can you wait while you explain this to your pals?
>You wanna talk about something else… (Umberal? Vhale? Trier? Rolo?)
>Write-In!