Orange Spire

Hint: How do I get across the gap in the pathway?

Nested hint: How do I work this strange device?
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Nested hint: How do I get that part back from the rat creature?
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Nested hint: How do I get through the locked door?
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Hint: Brink's got his hand caught in the crevice!

Hint: I've unlocked the door to the locked room, but the rat trapped me inside!