Well, it turns out Quentin was right to think the hardest part about getting the ingredients mixed was getting them in the same room.

Lili was not fond of the concept to begin with, but when Quentin began giving her 'rules' to make the plan work better, she was literally about to punch him. And as being punched by Lili was only slightly less painful than being punched by a psychic bear, he was then forced to do something most grown men would not have done: Go to Kitty and Franke for help.

Many people had been turned away by the camp bitches over the years, but Quentin knew that now was the time to really grovel, to get down on both knees and kick major ass. He knew his love, the perky little Kitty, could only accept being treated like the goddess she was, and Quentin also knew he was throwing away his dignity for a good reason: helping a friend.

He bowed low on one knee and held his head down. "Oh stunning, smart, wondrous Kitty with a heart of gold and rubies, whose beauty outshines the sun, please, my darling, could I ask you one favor?"

"What about me?" Franke snapped, not liking how no one had complimented her.

"What about you?" Kitty snapped. "Go on, Quentin."

"My empress, true love is being threatened on these semi-sacred grounds!"

"I'm not going out with you."

"That's not what I meant, wise one," Quentin sighed. "It's Raz and Lili. Their otherwise awesome relationship is on the rocks and I want to give them a night alone together to help patch things up. No kids, no counselors, just the two of them and a candlelight dinner. With me so far, pretty Kitty?"

She smiled. "Oh, that's romantic. I like that idea."

"Me too," Franke put in nervously.

"Poser," Kitty muttered.

"But here's the problem, my special girls," Quentin continued. "Lili doesn't want to go because she thinks it's a waste of time."

"What?!" Kitty gave Quentin a look that was akin to the time Raz had called her fat. "Is she crazy? If Ver- a boy, offered me that kind of deal, I'd have my dad sue his enemies."

"That's why I came here, my fuchsia jewel. I need you and Franke to convince Lili to go. I know you chicks don't owe me anything but c'mon, it's Raz and Lili we're talking about here!"

"We'll do it," Kitty declared. "Just leave that fashion disaster to us. We'll get her to go and she'll look beautiful to boot."

"Yeah, like a weed!" Franke chirped.

"Flower, Franke, like a flower." Kitty shook her head. "God, people are going to think you're dealing…"

"A thousand thanks, most awesome one!" Quentin cheered, and he took her hand and kissed it. "If anyone can help her, it's you. You're the most romantic girl in the whole camp, and the most fashionable."

Kitty blushed and a rare, genuine smile worked its way onto her face. "Aw, thanks. That is so sweet. And true."

"You know it is, my queen." Quentin bowed to her before scurrying off. "Now, we just gotta get Raz back into camp. And I have just the plan. Hey, Dogen!"

"THEY'RE LIARS!" Dogen howled. "I didn't kiss a duck, it just bit me on the mouth!"

"…Okay, I can see that. The animals here are kind of freaky," Quentin agreed, placing a hand on Dogen's shoulder. "Look, bro, I need your help. For reasons Agent Nein has entrusted me with that cannot be fully revealed for the sake of national security, I need to get Raz and Lili down to the Beach by midnight. But Raz isn't here!"

"Why not send the jet?" Dogen asked slowly.

"It's broken and this is one of those Ford-given missions the other Psychonauts won't take seriously." Quentin lied. "You gotta help me get Raz down here."

"How?"

"You can teleport, right?"

"If I take off my special hat. But I'm not supposed to do that," Dogen added urgently. "It'll get lonely and then it'll cry and the squirrels will eat it!"

Quentin blinked. "What if I give you squirrel repellant?"

"M'kay."

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Author's Note: My favorite line this chapter was the one about the duck. XD