OOC:
Well, Grin can see that the goblin remains are still relatively fresh, so this nest was probably fairly recently set up. They hadn't started breeding yet, so no eggs. However, that means there is still a robust nest or nests not too far distant, as they had to have come from somewhere. Considering that the goblins likely try to keep this section of the caverns relatively clear, this probably isn't the last time this location will be used as a nest by more centipedes (or something). Sucks for this iteration of the nest, but the ecosystem is healthy and consistently dangerous ...
After gathering the paltry loot, the party moves on and arrives at the cavern that leads to the pink slime. They hear some non-descript noises a distance away, but can't tell exactly where it is coming from. Rather than wait to see what it is and risk the crystal, they hurry into the long passage and eventually find themselves at the edge of the pink slime.
Not willing to waste too much time finding and moving the mimic body around to serve as a walkway, they just hug the perimeter of the cavern to get through the slime. Once through, they take the time to scrape things down to preserve their equipment and shoes. Once on the side of the cavern Oliver gets the group to indulge some experiments with the crystal and slime to see if there is any reaction. It takes some patience and very careful observation, but the slime does move very slowly and nearly imperceptibly move towards the crystal. He thinks they could hang it from the ceiling and it would eventually reach up to it. However, he shudders to think what could result if left with the slime for too long, though it would probably take a very long time to have any relevant effect.
They finally then make it back to the underground camp. When they arrive, they see there is more of a force present, with at least a half-dozen guards on duty, and another dozen workers setting up what will eventually be some perimeter defenses.
OOC:
And I am going to leave it here for a moment. If you want to do anything else on the way back to camp, let me know. Just remember that if you dilly-dally before getting to the pink slime, you could get another encounter of some kind. Also, please feel to have some discussion on what you want to do next. As a reminder, you have a few things:
1) What are you going to do with the crystal this time?
2) Do you go try to find that goblin tribe bothering Ishzu's friend?
3) Do you want to tackle that gelatinous creature you were told about?
4) Go deeper into the next level down?
5) Something else?
