While Leo and Gimp made their way through the dark surroundings towards the castle, Grant and the panther Kwitwaka landed heavily on the ground, soaked and in the area of the city supplying resources to the enemy troops. As they landed, guards hurried to the location to investigate the disturbance. Upon arrival, all they found was a puddle of water on the ground. Grant and Kwitwaka quickly sought cover, peeking around a corner to watch the guards. Grant then noticed their wet footprints, leading directly to their hiding spot.

Kwitwaka's face twisted in displeasure as she found herself drenched in water, prompting her to whimper and weep. She vigorously shook herself in an attempt to dry off. Grant's eyes widened upon hearing Kwitwaka's distress. He swiftly pivoted and gestured for her to remain silent by placing a finger to his lips. The guards hesitated momentarily before turning their attention to Grant and Kwitwaka, noticing the trail of footprints left behind. Grant muttered under his breath as he observed the guards trailing them closely. He quickly scanned the area for a new hiding spot, all the while trying to reassure Kwitwaka.

Grant quickly looked up and then back at the approaching guards. He gently patted Kwitwaka and whispered, "Nightclaw, stay hidden here. I'll distract the guards." As the guards drew nearer, Grant began to scale the buildings. Once he reached the rooftops, he exclaimed, "By the Great Divines! This view is breathtaking!" The guards' focus shifted to Grant, with one of them shouting, "Get down from there!" Grant shielded his eyes, pretending to be amazed, and shouted, "Wow! Are you all Mermen? Where are your beautiful ladies?" Disgusted with himself, Grant continued to act inappropriately, making suggestive gestures and remarks. Afterward, he hung his head in shame.

The guards hurriedly made their way towards Grant, their frustration evident on their faces. Grant sprinted across the rooftops, leading the guards on a wild chase. While Grant kept the guards occupied, Kwitwaka managed to find a hiding spot to calm down and dry off. Despite the guards closing in on him, Grant continued to tease them, "You can't catch me, I'm a gingerbread man!" he laughed heartily, adding in a whisper, "Gimp would have found that amusing."

The guards grew increasingly frustrated with him, making themselves appear foolish. They revealed their corrupt nature by firing arrows from their crossbows. Grant skillfully dodged the arrows, his eyes widening in shock. He quickly hid in an alleyway, blending in with the surroundings until the guards abandoned their search. However, he realized he needed to proceed with caution now that they had spotted him.

Grant maneuvered through the city, using crates, barrels, and other objects as cover. He stuck to the back alleys and slipped into houses, all to evade the guards. During one encounter, he startled the occupants of a house, but quickly reassured them that he meant no harm. "I apologize for intruding, but I desperately need a place to rest. The air outside is unbearable," he explained, which was indeed true as he struggled to catch his breath.

The patriarch of the family asked, hiding a knife behind his back, keeping a close eye on Grant's movements, "Are you here for a visit?" Grant struggled to catch his breath as he replied, "Yes, I came with my friends, but we got separated. I'm trying to find them, but this cursed air is making it hard." he added with a faint chuckle. The father's daughter quickly grabbed a rag, dampened it with water, and advised, "You can't keep wandering around like a lost school fish, you need to adapt to the surroundings. You'll end up getting hurt if you continue like this, and I wouldn't want that."

The young teenage daughter of the household felt her cheeks flush as she realized how handsome Grant was. The father of the household placed the knife on the table and promptly prepared some seaweed tea. Handing it to Grant, he said, "Here, this will help you regain your energy a little bit. It might taste strange to a human but don't worry, it's harmless." Grant raised an eyebrow and took a small sip, but then quickly drank the entire cup, exclaiming with surprise and widening eyes, "This...this is delicious." He pushed the cup back to the father and asked with a gentle smile, "May I have more?"

The father and daughter were taken aback when Grant requested more seaweed tea. They had never encountered someone who appreciated the beverage before. However, the father smiled happily upon seeing Grant savoring the tea. Grant engaged in lively conversation and jokes with the family, and it was evident that they enjoyed his company as much as he enjoyed theirs. Meanwhile, Kwitwaka remained hidden under a stand, with blankets draped over it, trying to dry off. Feeling abandoned, she didn't realize that Grant was still worried and concerned about her well-being.

Grant slipped out of the siren's home under the cover of night to search for Kwitwaka. Before leaving, he left a note expressing his gratitude for their hospitality and apologizing for his abrupt departure. As he ventured further, Grant noticed the darkness enveloping him, the air growing colder by the minute. Despite the chilling conditions, he remained determined to find Kwitwaka.

Grant persisted in his search for Kwitwaka, skillfully evading guards by concealing himself and moving stealthily until he reached the spot where they had last been together. He softly called out for Nightclaw, ensuring that Kwitwaka could hear him, "Nightclaw... Nightclaw... Where could she be? Nightclaw..." Grant started to worry, but his anxiety dissipated when he heard a mournful growl. Kwitwaka emerged from beneath the stand, appearing dry, and her face lit up with happiness upon seeing Grant. Overwhelmed with joy, Kwitwaka dashed towards Grant, toppling him over and showering him with affectionate licks. Grant laughed and remarked, "Alright, alright! I'm glad to see you too!"