Higher Learning

Higher Learning is the first Interlude of Monsters of Makadewa. The story took place shortly after the events of Rockadewa and Roll and wrapped up some of its loose ends.

Summary
Ep. 13. "Higher Learning" - Interlude One

Following the events of Rockadewa and Roll, Emily, Levi, and Ruby went to Rockadewa music festival just a few days later. While there, the group reconnected with a healthy Roger who excitedly announced that he found his missing dog, Scrub. Meanwhile, Ruby approached Zelda for the money that the group was owed for investigating Roger's disappearance, which Zelda then gave to Ruby in full. The gang also discovered that Jason Boone had made a full recovery in the hospital.

Shortly afterwards, the trio was forced by Venture to perform a song at the festival under the name of Assisted Suicide, the band that Ruby had made up as a cover story. Levi and Emily led the performance to a silent crowd with the exception of Mrs. Fischer. Later, Emily displayed her growing strength by effortlessly winning a strongman game.

Across town, Zeke took Toddy Villain to The G-Spot per Toddy's request to be hypnotized. There, Zeke threatened Clotilda into doing the work for free, to which she complied. While under a trance, it was revealed that Toddy was also brainwashed by Tentai after an encounter in The Woods, explaining the strange whistling sounds that only Toddy was hearing. While entranced, Toddy also revealed that he saw a second unique monster while in the woods.

Ep. 14. "Higher Learning" - Interlude Two

The group reunited sometime after Rockadewa at Robinson's Laundromat. While there, Mr. Robinson told the foursome that a friend of his, Dr. Sarina Melchior, was interested in speaking with them.

The foursome traveled to The College of the Atlantic where Dr. Melchior was doing her own private studies in human ecology. One by one, each member of the group underwent a thirteen question test administered by the off-putting Melchior, who began by collecting a blood sample from all four hunters. The questions began easy but grew increasingly difficult and slightly alarming by the minute.

Sometime after the end of the study, all four group members found themselves "unlocking their full potential" as promised by Dr. Melchior. Emily was able to speak to people telepathically. Levi was able to communicate with any of his deceased relatives. Zeke was able to allow his gut to point him in the correct direction. And Ruby was able to jinx people, encouraging coincidences to occur to them. Despite not believing in her newfound ability, Ruby successfully jinxed Dr. Melchior to end their session.

Characters Introduced

 * Clotilda
 * Dr. Sarina Melchior

Deaths

 * n/a

Featured Locations

 * Rockadewa
 * The G-Spot
 * Robinson's Laundromat
 * The College of the Atlantic