Parts Unknown XIX

While you retrace your steps back to the entrance, ROOMBA continues to list off problems with each area, and you hope it is quieter for the final journey home. “ROOM 0011A NEEDS 256 RUBIES, ROOM 0001J REQUIRES 512 MOONSTONES, 1024 GOLDEN FEATHER, AND 2048 JADE...ROOM 0001A REQUIRES...CALCULATING...2047 LEMON QUARTZ...ODDITY DETECTED…” ROOMBA whirrs and becomes mercifully silent. As you approach the gate, you see that it is closed and George groans a bit to your side. You stand there for a moment before ROOMBA speaks up again. “YOU WILL REQUIRE AN EXIT FEE TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. WHEN VALUE IS TAKEN, VALUE MUST BE GIVEN. ROMUSKAN VALUE CLAUSE 1 SECTION 3 SUBSECTION 3 PARAGRAPH 7.” A piece of parchment spits out near the gate - “Value of ROOMBA”