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Tommy reveals he has the crystal, and Lupton prepares to perform the ritual with the mandala.
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"Lupton's ambition to use the crystal to control the world (beat_5c3d1574175acfa5) drives him to attempt a ritual in the cellar (beat_11939bd9c8642642) to maintain control and fulfill his perceived role in the spiders' plans."
Lupton’s grand ambition revealed and theft of the crystal"Tommy's theft of the crystal (beat_a5bcc95107860783) leads to him informing Sarah that Lupton has gone to the cellar and that she should follow him (beat_78a646412d3337a6). This sets Sarah on a path to discovering the ritual."
Tommy hides the crystal in his collection"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Sarah follows Tommy to hidden cupboard"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Sarah tasks Tommy with warning Mike Yates"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Lupton bluffs to control the cellar ritual"Tommy revealing he has the crystal (beat_43fd640d53ddee92) leads Lupton to prepare for a ritual with the mandala in the cellar (beat_ec24d70f4379421b), as he sees an opportunity to regain control."
Lupton begins forbidden Metebelis ritual"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Sarah follows Tommy to hidden cupboard"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Sarah tasks Tommy with warning Mike Yates"Sarah's following Tommy to his cupboard (beat_1322cb25feacbdd1) distracts her from preventing Tommy from bringing the crystal to Lupton (beat_43fd640d53ddee92), ultimately enabling Lupton's ritual."
Lupton bluffs to control the cellar ritual