Well, Espio certainly didn't intend on doing any mining. Nor did he intend on staying for too long. However, it was nice to be off the Teuberg for a change - big and open it may be, but everything was so artificial.

By himself, as per usual, he decided to browse the carnival, a part of him wishing Tobias was here as he passed the petting zoo (pausing a moment to stare at the shorses - he'd seen some strange creatures, but those were special). Actually, never mind Toby, he should have brought anyone with him. At least then he could show off at the skill games, right?