Cedric did not calm down as ordered, and Aiden did not particularly blame him. The small dog was getting ATTENTION and was lapping it up. Somewhat literally.

The Mojoworlder leaned sideways a bit to watch what his dog was doing. Then he looked from Cedric to Caroline.

"Just remember, that doesn't count as washing your hands before supper. Or so I've been told. Loudly," Aiden shared the nugget of advice as sagely as possible. Though he doubted Caroline would have figured it worked as washing.

He glanced at Val and Zip and grinned. "You have five assistants and one mascot to help out. Tell us what to do."