In this short scene, King Varuna tells Rinus that he would like to go for a walk with him. He tells him that he has cleared his schedule for the day, and that it will be a great opportunity for Rinus to meet with Rinus and learn more about the world. Rinus says that he is looking forward to going out with him, as he will be able to show him around the countryside. He asks if they are going to ride on an airship, and he says that it is essential for them to go through the Country on such days when there is a royal council meeting. Varuna says that the beast that he ran into was the same one that he saw in the forest. He says that if the beast had found him, he would have eaten him alive