As fitting with the rest of their plan, Ryybyn failed to consider the whole situation re: Lutz’s feelings for them and how they left off at Byrgenwick. Oops. In Ryybyn’s defence, they were kinda preoccupied with dying and just really eager to see their friend again after literally going through hell.

Maybe not the best idea to bring their frenemy-with-benefits around but Ezekiel was necessary as proof that the Cartel was doing stuff with Behemoth Blood, and that the Gold Dragon Empire should join forces with the Free States to combat them.