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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 2:12:04 GMT
"A bird? A chick?" She holds the JEWELED EGG out away from her and slowly opens it.
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 2:13:40 GMT
The EGG is shut tightly. Forcing it anymore will break it. Whatever way you're opening it, it isn't like this
(( Okay, NOW I have to leave, sorry :/ ))
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 2:18:42 GMT
She huffs and tucks the JEWELED EGG into the SACK also and gently throws them over her shoulder. She looks around at her options, waving the LANTERN around. She then sighs and peeks her head through the EAST tunnel, trying to see what all is visible with the little light she has.
(It's fine.
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 16:19:05 GMT
>East Tunnel
You crouch and try to see through the crevice, but it turns SOUTH and disappears from sight. You can crawl through it if you want
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 16:27:16 GMT
Ace joins the VR and grabs his lantern "Good, this seems like a good place for me to tell you about me, yeah. Let's try completing the puzzle too, though" He cleans his shirt and looks over at Bernadette "Oh, there's a crevice over there that we can crawl through, I suppose? Better leave that for last, though."
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 16:47:14 GMT
She stands up and looks at him. "This one heads south. It should eventually connect to that other tunnel. Either the south tunnel or the north tunnel will work."
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 17:08:05 GMT
"Well, North seems more promising, I suppose" He begins walking in that direction "So, what do you want to talk about, regarding that? You caught on quickly, I'm not here because of the show, though it's best that I keep being safe for a while, at least." He rubs the back of his head
"Now, go on, ask your heart contents out, and please be specific"
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 17:13:05 GMT
She follows him and soon falls into step with him, being careful to hold her lantern out in front of her a good distance and keep her eyes peeled for anything. "Well, for starters, why exactly are you here? I need to know the basic information first."
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 17:33:20 GMT
North-East Crossroads
The NORTH-SOUTH Tunnel intersects with an EAST-WEST tunnel. A small FLOWER sticks out of the western wall.
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 17:35:40 GMT
She stops and inspects the flower for a moment. "Hmm...."
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 17:37:53 GMT
"Alright, starting with a tough one, I suppose"
Ace reaches the crossroads and heads west, hugging the wall. He fails to notice the flower "Do you know anything about the 9 of Diamonds? That cruise ship who mysteriously vanished, never to be heard again?"
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 17:41:01 GMT
"Hmmm....sounds familiar," She says, not taking her eyes off the flower.
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 17:50:33 GMT
"There's something even more mysterious about its disappearence, though."
He pauses "How do I put it..."
"It didn't just simply vanish with everyone inside. It vanished after it wrecked. I saw the wreckage, and one year later, it vanished. Completely, no marks, as it never existed."
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 17:54:08 GMT
Bernadette looks at him. "So, they vanish like people do sometimes?"
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 18:08:18 GMT
"Exactly, without leaving any traces."
"Though of course, and you know it, it's going to be harder to completely mask the wreckage of a ship. And really, no pieces were left. That was truly fascinating, though I imagined it would be something bigger than that"
"I have tons of relation to this weird name, 9 of Diamonds. For one, I was raised on that ship. Secondly, I got a gift for solving a case, the Dalrymple Shield, which is inscribed with said 9 Diamonds."
"Thirdly, I got invited recently to investigate about something described as the 'Curse of Scotland', upon some small research, I discovered often that the playing card, the 9 of Diamonds, is described as that curse"
"And, lastly" He rolls his sleeve up, showing a tattoo made of 9 diamonds "I didn't made this one, and I don't remember getting it."
"So, knowing all that, it's safe to assume I have a few connections to said ship"
"You should pluck that flower, though, it's likely a treasure or something we'll need to use later. These sorts of simulations don't usually have stuff you won't use"
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 18:14:25 GMT
She carefully plucks the flower and tucks it in the sack. "That's very fascinating. I never would have guessed you'd be involved in something so big. Or the fact that you're a detective."
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 18:30:17 GMT
"I tend to hide it fairly well, and well, I wouldn't say I'm a detective per se, at least not an official one. I'm more of an adventurer or something of the likes. But yeah, I managed to find some coordinates, and no one is going to suspect of a ship like this to be a problem, right?" He smirks
"But ~oh, this one is going to be taking me right through my destiny, before following the rest of the route"
"I need to solve a couple of other things on-board, though. Quinn is my immediate concern, as I believe she knows more than what she's letting on"
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 18:31:38 GMT
>Flower Taken
>You got 5 points
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 18:43:28 GMT
"What is it that you have to figure out? I could possibly help if it's that important."
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 18:47:10 GMT
"About Quinn, I don't know if you noticed, but she tried to drug me with a roofie before the first challenge. Motive aside, I managed to get the roofie on time."
"It was inscribed with the 9 of Diamonds. I never saw something like that before, and a quick search revealed nothing". He taps his chin, musing, and then heads west "Even if she's not directly involved, it's still something I want to investigate before leaving"
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 18:47:50 GMT
Simulation Ending, Boat Stopped
You got 5 out of 100 points, earning you the rank of newbie.
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 18:48:34 GMT
"Oh, thanks for the insult, thing. I suppose I should stop talking, then. We'll see if I can tell you more when the time comes. Good luck in the challenge, I suppose it's coming soon"
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Post by Bernadette on Jul 25, 2013 18:55:45 GMT
"You too." She looks at him. "I suppose you've investigated as much as you could before coming here. Maybe I can help with Quinn also." She pops her knuckles. "I'd like to get my hands on her."
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Post by Ace on Jul 25, 2013 18:59:24 GMT
"Haha, I always try to resolve my matters without throwing fisticuffs first, not that I'm against violence if it's needed, but yeah" He chuckles "Anyway, I'll see if I can catch up to my team before the challenge begins, buh-bye"
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Post by Chris McLean on Jul 25, 2013 19:02:30 GMT
Challenge time, everyone
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