The members of the R&D division prepare for the arrival of an auditor to check on their work, with Escha and Linca being put on break after cleaning duty. While having tea with Nio, Linca is forced to leave after a confrontation with Wilbell, who explains that Linca attacked her unprovoked the previous night. Later, the auditor, Micie Sun Mussemburg, arrives at R&D's headquarters and admonishes Linca for an encounter previously unknown to her. While gathering ingredients, Escha and Logy find Linca at the restaurant, drinking and exhibiting uncharacteristic mannerisms...