Buddy smears the tar from the fountain inside Primus' map carrier for now, promising to clean it out and put it in something else later. Primus says not to worry about it.
The TCPs set off for the berry bushes, Buddy opting to stay outside of Primus's stomach pocket this time. It mutters that it wants to help keep everybody safe in case of an attack, and holds its knife closely. Dad says it's a relief to have someone with an actual weapon walk with them, and Primus has to agree. The world feels more dangerous now.