Summary
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The two encounter 'munchers' (varmints) and Princess Bubblegum instructs Marceline to cover her as they navigate a dangerous tunnel, which Marceline almost brings down.
Princess Bubblegum expresses her constant need to be prepared, lamenting the ever-growing Candy Kingdom and the endless disasters she must anticipate. Marceline asks if this is why Bubblegum stopped talking to her.
After finding a tag with her handwriting, Princess Bubblegum becomes emotional, confessing her struggles. She admits to losing her hat, home, and people, expressing her weariness from constantly trying to protect everything and inadvertently pushing people away, including Marceline. She apologizes to Marceline.
Facing imminent collapse, Princess Bubblegum reveals a new plan to dig through the wall 'varmint-style,' using her tag as a tool, despite concerns about messing it up.
Princess Bubblegum, exhausted, admits she's been tired for a long time. Marceline offers to keep watch over the pumpkin patch while Bubblegum rests, promising to wake her in 15 minutes.