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You arrive at Toaster's Court. It's quite a homey-looking all-day breakfast establishment slash pub, touting a cabin-esque interior and warm lighting. It's evening now, so there aren't too many patrons, but a cheery-looking young gentleman waves at you from behind the bar. He looks happy to have the company.

Kenny! It's been a while! Why don't you visit me more often, buddy?

I'm sorry, Toast! I'm always so busy these days, ya know? Living the rockstar life and all! No time to go to my favorite places!

Yet you find plenty of time to go and get undercooked hashbrowns at Benny's…

What was that?

Nothing.

Ken claps a large hand on your back - nearly knocking the wind out of you - and introduces you to Toast.

This is my good friend! We're looking for Laura. I can't get a hold of her and she's not at our usual spots. Have you seen her?

Toast puts a hand to his chin and thinks for a moment.

Hmm…I haven't seen her today, but I could have missed her. She actually comes around here pretty often, though - More often than you!

She likes to hang out in the lounge upstairs sometimes. You know she likes her quiet.

She comes here without me?! Huh…

Ken turns to you, clapping a hand on your shoulder this time. Your knees almost cave in from the sheer force of it.

You head upstairs and let me know what you find! I've got some...catching up to do with Toast...

You thank Toast for the tip and head for the stairs on the opposite end of the room as Toast begins to pour Ken a cup of coffee. The ambient chatter of the main dining area fades as you move up the creaky stairs...