"I'm Marty."  She replied in kind to the introduction.  "And this is Mitzi, and apparently you already know Kel.  And the guy with the elephant wash is Redmon.  He said we should go to Oerth to a place called Valley of the Mages to find our elephant.  So that's where we're going."


 She dug through her pockets and found a small envelope of trail mix, and poured some into the palm of her hand to offer to the hamster. "You don't look hungry." She noted, referring to his plump physique."But have some if you want."

Blue accepts the trail mix.  I knew you'd have snacks!  He chews as he turns back to address Mitzi.  Nope, that was the last version.  Student now.  

You know what, don't worry about it.  Focusing on it too much probably ruins the joke.  The hamster tries valiantly to cling onto Marty, but gives up and allows a spin to send him flying towards Mitzi, where he grabs a rather less exuberant perch.  Is Jov's still in the same place?

"Maybe he'll get bored and leave before we get there."  Marty suggested hopefully as she watched Kel flit off into the distance.  "Though truthfully. he hasn't been that bad today."  She added a moment later.  "So far."

They got to Jov's at the speed of Mitzi, stopping only to buy a paper from the friendly neighborhood newsboy. Marty did a cursory job of scanning the news, ads, and classifieds as she rolled. She rolled up the paper and stuffed it in her pack when they reached their destination.
 

"Well, he better focus," Mitzi said. "He's crucial to the plan. No Kel, no jackpot."
Jov bows as the group approaches. "Welcome, friends. Where may this humble host escort you this fine afternoon?"