So...Screech, Thud, and Red Claw AREN'T invading the Great Valley after all? I'm a little confused.

If they are, and Chronicler's still interested in having his player defeat one or both of the fast biters, I was thinking of sending Screech into the Great Valley, having him meet up with me and Guido, and chase us until we run into Ruby and Chronicler.
Also, I'd offer to play Petrie's mom myself (seeing as I'm not doing much with my other characters right now anyway), but seeing as my timing is so horrible when it comes to posting, I'm concerned that I'll bungle whatever major role you wanted her to play, Rat_lady7. (You've seen how bad I am at anticipating other people's posts.

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