"Because I want to help you," he replied. "And from what I heard a moment ago, it sounds as though you could all use my help." We all exchanged nervous looks, and Og seemed to detect our skepticism. "Please, don’t misunderstand me," he continued. "I’m not going to give you any clues, or provide you with any information to help you reach the egg. That would ruin all the fun, wouldn’t it?" He walked back over to us, and his tone turned serious. "Just before he died, I promised Jim that, in his absence, I would do everything I could to protect the spirit and integrity of his contest. That’s why I’m here."