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[Victin]

Oh God.
We were probably supposed to recognize the connection of the names before now.

Now...
Why do they want Cinderella? Probably because we haven't found her yet; all the other fictionals, to some degree or another, we've built up a level of trust with, so they'll be hesitant to actively work against us even if they want to stay. Cinderella they know we haven't touched, so for that alone she's worthy as an ally. Plus now that we know who they all are, and we can assume they know this, they probably wanted a new recruit whom we can't identify so easily (at least they're foiled on that front).

And on another note, I don't think Holmes needing help with the riddles is a sign he's dumbing down-- I think that's just a property of the game; if there are riddles, we as the players should be solving them. You'll notice whenever we gave him answers Holmes confirmed that he was "thinking along the same lines".

One other possibility about Sandy/Cindy: The only characters we have who could possibly do the teleportation thing are Peter Pan (too far away and random); Mr. A (but he wouldn't do something like this without telling us); and the Cat (no real basis that he can teleport, but no reason why he can't). Think this is worth asking Metaneko about?

Wait, didn't MR. A said we found all the fictionals that are important?

[Qara-Xuan Zenith]

Wait, didn't MR. A said we found all the fictionals that are important?

That was including Cinderella (we'd identified her and confirmed her presence already, even though we hadn't *found* her yet).

[Victin]

Wait, didn't MR. A said we found all the fictionals that are important?

That was including Cinderella (we'd identified her and confirmed her presence already, even though we hadn't *found* her yet).

Does that include everyone in Joe's videos?

[Pixelmage]

Without the plague doctors, mermaid and cerberus.

[Victin]

Without the plague doctors, mermaid and cerberus.

My exact point.

[Pixelmage]

Without the plague doctors, mermaid and cerberus.

My exact point.

Mr. A still said we've found everyone that matters. So. I guess these will not join the party.

[WackyMeetsPractical]

Without the plague doctors, mermaid and cerberus.

My exact point.

Mr. A still said we've found everyone that matters. So. I guess these will not join the party.

I asked Mr. A about those others on twitter. He just alluded to a mystery project. https://twitter.com/YouHaveFailedUs/sta ... 5213989889

[WackyMeetsPractical]

What evidence have you got that Don Juan was involved, other than a woman being involved?

The description Holmes got from the receptionist fits him, mostly.

Now, this confused me, until I saw there was another update on the blog. Seriously guys, you were all having a completely new conversation and I couldn't follow along. Post when a new update is up!

Edit: Never mind. Saw where the link was. I'm tired.

[Sicon112]

A request: Could someone with Twitter bring this update to Mr. A's attention and ask if he can determine anything about her status. Holmes seems to suspect she may have been killed or something. I want to know what Mr. A can tell us. You would think that the death of a fictional would send some pretty violent ripples; something A would pick up on.

[Tohrinha]

A request: Could someone with Twitter bring this update to Mr. A's attention and ask if he can determine anything about her status. Holmes seems to suspect she may have been killed or something. I want to know what Mr. A can tell us. You would think that the death of a fictional would send some pretty violent ripples; something A would pick up on.

Here's what I sent:

@YouHaveFailedUs http://londontales.ezblog.twwf.info/?p=150 Do you have any information on Cinderella's situation?

Look good?

[Sicon112]

A request: Could someone with Twitter bring this update to Mr. A's attention and ask if he can determine anything about her status. Holmes seems to suspect she may have been killed or something. I want to know what Mr. A can tell us. You would think that the death of a fictional would send some pretty violent ripples; something A would pick up on.

Here's what I sent:

@YouHaveFailedUs http://londontales.ezblog.twwf.info/?p=150 Do you have any information on Cinderella's situation?

Look good?

Perfect. Let's see what he says.

[Tohrinha]

@Tohrinha CINDERELLA IS IN NO DANGER.

But what kind of no danger is she in, that's the question. And I doubt he'll respond again. Though I could try.

[Pixelmage]

Well. She's alive at least.

Ninja'd.

[Guyshane]

Well. She's alive at least.

No but she appears to be the prisoner of the Cabal. That could be worse

[Qara-Xuan Zenith]

Well, if Mr A isn't concerned, then we probably haven't messed this one up as badly as we thought.
Though it's strange that Holmes had that whole string of clues just to lead us... here.

[Adell]

Well. She's alive at least.

No but she appears to be the prisoner of the Cabal. That could be worse

Well not necessarily. Remember no signs of struggling, no signs of the person she was talking to approaching the chair. The only person with evidence of leaving the room was the man, and something knocked him on his butt.

My theory? She got sent back to the fictional world somehow, and if it was anything like the lightning explosion of how she got here, it might have knocked him on his ass.

[Qara-Xuan Zenith]

New post.

Looks like Tara's hired him to investigate Quixote after all.

[S_o_S]

That should be interesting. I can only imagine Quixote pissing off Holmes no end. Still, probably best to sit tight for now until Holmes meets with her to discuss things.

[WackyMeetsPractical]

What I don't understand is, if he's not happy with the things his benefactor is making him do, why is he still doing it? He's used to being a free agent, I'm sure he can handle it.

[S_o_S]

What I don't understand is, if he's not happy with the things his benefactor is making him do, why is he still doing it? He's used to being a free agent, I'm sure he can handle it.

Money, Dear Boy? Holmes needs to make a living somehow I suppose.

[WackyMeetsPractical]

What I don't understand is, if he's not happy with the things his benefactor is making him do, why is he still doing it? He's used to being a free agent, I'm sure he can handle it.

Money, Dear Boy? Holmes needs to make a living somehow I suppose.

That's why he has his detective agency.

Also, I just thought of something. If he's working for Tara, should we link him to his blog? He may be more interested in the case if he knew Tara was being threatened.

[Qara-Xuan Zenith]

What I don't understand is, if he's not happy with the things his benefactor is making him do, why is he still doing it? He's used to being a free agent, I'm sure he can handle it.

Rule of plot. If Holmes doesn't do what his benefactor wants, we don't have a story. And without the benefactor sending him places, he'd never end up where the story is. [/meta] (in-game, S_o_s's answer is basically canon)

Edit:

Also, I just thought of something. If he's working for Tara, should we link him to his blog? He may be more interested in the case if he knew Tara was being threatened.

I think we should hold off on that, until we get an idea of how he's going to play this. We don't want him getting the wrong idea and arresting Quixote.

[S_o_S]

Rule of plot. If Holmes doesn't do what his benefactor wants, we don't have a story. And without the benefactor sending him places, he'd never end up where the story is. [/meta] (in-game, S_o_s's answer is basically canon)

Edit:

Also, I just thought of something. If he's working for Tara, should we link him to his blog? He may be more interested in the case if he knew Tara was being threatened.

I think we should hold off on that, until we get an idea of how he's going to play this. We don't want him getting the wrong idea and arresting Quixote.

Like I said above, I suggest we wait for news of his meeting with Tara before we tell him anything more.

[WackyMeetsPractical]

What I don't understand is, if he's not happy with the things his benefactor is making him do, why is he still doing it? He's used to being a free agent, I'm sure he can handle it.

Rule of plot. If Holmes doesn't do what his benefactor wants, we don't have a story. And without the benefactor sending him places, he'd never end up where the story is. [/meta] (in-game, S_o_s's answer is basically canon)

Edit:

Also, I just thought of something. If he's working for Tara, should we link him to his blog? He may be more interested in the case if he knew Tara was being threatened.

I think we should hold off on that, until we get an idea of how he's going to play this. We don't want him getting the wrong idea and arresting Quixote.

Once he meets Quixote, he may rule him out as a suspect. I don't think anyone would confuse Quixote as a sinister genius hacker.

[Qara-Xuan Zenith]

Therefore we should wait for him to meet Quixote. If he comes with the expectation of seeing a sinister stalker/hacker, and coming right after dealing with Moriarty, he'll assume that Quixote's a lot smarter than he really is, and think the whole crazy/stupid guy thing is just an act.
That will cause problems.