"Oh, can I see that real quick?" Pinkie took the creature book from Riku and opened it, flipping instantly to a picture of a Balrog. Her eyes widened at the sight. "Ooooooooh..."

"Well we can't just leave Riku there!" she exclaimed, slamming it shut again. "Can we try just talking to them first?" She rubbed her chin with one hoof thoughtfully. "Does one of them maybe have a thorn in his foot?"