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The Spirit and the Mouse: 12 break-time Kibblin groups

Released: all 137 lightbulbs and the northern/western/GA-DX main route covered · Updated 2026-10-13

Take a break requires break conversations, not recruitment conversations. Visit just after the western homes open but before starting the request, or after The Woman and the Stars.

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Five eastern groups

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
KicableWooden beam above the cafe counter.Separate from the original rooftop request location.
KilearnBack-alley stairs.If the western request is active, return after finishing it.
The KidsHigh pergola. Cross roofs toward the cafe from Sophie's wire.Three characters count as one group.
KipostGround-level box in front of the hotel near the pergola.Different conversation from the initial mail request.
Kisprint / KicoachKicoach is on the street bench; stop the running Kisprint with a shock.Speak to both.

Seven northern groups

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
KidiveNear the final E of the PHARMACIE sign, behind the corner.During the western request, check after completion.
KiscribeGround near the pizza-shop menu case.Around the original location.
KihackNear the painter's Box.Same side as initially.
Kiboss / KifixPergola above Eugene. Descend the mesh from the beam right of the rooftop Box.Speak to each of the two.
Kiclumsy / KicoldOn the pizza-shop terrace table.Drop onto the table from above and speak to both.
Kisenior / KicryBefore the old lamp shop near the area entrance.Speak to both. Also check Deep Lore with Kicry.
KigleanNear the river, beyond the stairs down.Hear the break conversation.

When break conversations count

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
Just after opening the westVisit east and north before starting the request.Opportunity for break conversations.
During the western requestKilearn, Kidive and others move west.Do not count recruitment conversations at this time.
After The Woman and the StarsReturn east/north and speak to anyone not yet counted.Do not overlook one member of a pair.
KishineNot included among this achievement's targets.Not a break-time conversation partner.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 I spoke to everyone, but Take a break did not unlock. ▼
A

It requires break conversations, not request-start conversations. Return after finishing the western request and speak individually to both characters at shared spots, such as Kiboss/Kifix.

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