The Cat's Cradle

Concept
When Cebba’s whirlwind romances are connected by a string of fate, she can’t help but feel it wasn’t by coincidence. Lilith’s jealousy over Raife coincides with the nefarious nature of her boss, and she gives Beach Patrol an ultimatum--kill Raife, and have Lilith kill her boss, a mythical monster known as a Sappling, or allow the people of Renwick to be sterilized, one by one.

Hook
Lilith bargains with Beach Patrol for the death of Raife in exchange for the vanquishing of the Sappling.

Conclusion
Bubbles transforms the Sappling into a cricket before locking it deep underground and away from others in a jar. They are visited by Grtzkig, and gifted Sporangium’s Wisp.

Continuity

 * Cebba and Raife’s tumultuous relationship comes to and end, for now
 * Lilith is punished by Joji for causing turmoil in the Range
 * Bubbles now holds Sporangium’s Wisp