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I'm at the Pearl. How do I get away from the octopus?
  • 1 of 8: The octopus is attracted to something.
  • 2 of 8: Like bright lights.
  • 3 of 8: Chepito is carrying a bright light with him.
  • 4 of 8: Now, if only you could ditch him, you could distract the octopus.
  • 5 of 8: Walk toward the back of the first screen.  You'll find some tentacles attached to a rock.
  • 6 of 8: Notice that Chepito is following you.
  • 7 of 8: Just a little too closely.
  • 8 of 8: Walk around this rock, and Chepito will get pulled in by it.  This gives you your chance to hop in the sub and get out of here.