Episode 7 of Time Bandits kicks off with the motley crew, accompanied by Kevin, venturing back into the frigid expanse of the Ice Age. However, their tranquility is abruptly shattered by the menacing presence of ferocious beasts, prompting them to frantically shout "be gone!" to surprising effect. Little do they realize, their cries merely coincided with an impending avalanche that threatened to engulf them all. Seeking refuge behind a colossal boulder, they narrowly escape the wrath of nature, only to stumble upon a Neanderthal community.
Kevin's reunion with Saffron, perched atop a mammoth, paints a surreal picture as she seamlessly blends into this primitive society. The recurring gag involving Kevin's family adds a touch of familiarity amidst the chaos, yet Saffron's uncanny detachment from reality undermines the humor. She engages in heated debates with the Bandits, her time-traveling exploits seemingly inconsequential to her.
As they catch up, Kevin's sister, Saffron, regales him with tales of her remarkable communication skills among the Neanderthals. Astonishingly, she has been among them for nearly three years – 32 months marked meticulously on stones. Amidst the revelry, Kevin eventually divulges the heartbreaking news of their parents, but Saffron's glee at being older than him due to the temporal disparity delays the moment.
The festivities are abruptly halted when it becomes apparent that Saffron has imparted her unique brand of British slang upon the entire Neanderthal community, who now speak with her accent. She has also pioneered inventions like the chair and coined the phrase "YOLO" long before its time. Yet, oddly, her impact on history remains largely inconsequential. The tribe's leader feels threatened by Penelope, whose piercing gaze bores into him, eliciting a comical yet slightly awkward exchange where he wonders if she's "taking the mickey" out of him.
Beyond the village's confines, Saffron betrays a fleeting moment of emotion upon learning of her parents' transformation into coal lumps. Their discussion of Fianna and her sinister powers serves as a grim reminder of their predicament, but there are more immediate dangers looming. Penelope faces a daunting challenge: to traverse to a distant rock and return solo.
Braving the unknown, Penelope embarks on her journey, unaware that the tiny creature with glowing yellow eyes before her is merely a harmless fauna. Little does she know, the ominous, larger pair of yellow eyes belong to Fianna, lurking within the shadows of the rock, poised to strike.
Having triumphantly overcome the challenge, Saffron bids a fond farewell to the group, their paths diverging as they depart from the tribe, their hearts set on the quest to uncover the next mystical portal.
