If you wait too long he will get toasted...
I think it is worth it, but then again - maybe it ain't.
There are lots of things to find in the caves, assuming you live.
To be honest, you are not missing anything that you can't do without.
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Defender for the Light -
Goodness knows there is a lot of Dark out there!! - Where are my matches?
Wandering Joke of the Laughing Hyenas
Laughter can be a Mighty Weapon - when wielded with pizazz and accuracy! What Ho!!