Back at the base

Meanwhile, back at the base:

"I love it when a plan comes together," exclaimed Hannibal. "Yo, dudes," replied his side-kicks. "Yes," continued Hannibal, "I've succeeded in opening a new plot line, ignoring what happened previously." In any case, it had become only too clear that none of it was real. The characters were poorly depicted, and there was no plot. So they all dematerialised — all apart from Prof Karswell, who was eaten by a giant snail.

But now we must ready ourselves for deeds of valour, comrades. For Arthur stands in dire need of our help.