You splash more of the liquid on the 11 ball. The intensity of the light on the roof increases. You then sprinkle some of the liquid on every number in the song in order. (It takes a few times waiting for the song to get to it again) and then, you take a look at the ceiling.
It raises a few questions, such as: "How could there be black light shining on the ceiling?"
Actually looking at the the black ball, it seems that there is no beam of light coming off of it. There's probably a projection of non-visible light coming off it, and there's probably a light shining through the ceiling that it's blocking, or something similar, you deduce.
After spending a while thinking about it, you realise you probably should be finding out what the message actually means. You stare up at the ceiling.
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
It's Digi's fault, cause he used to go by JustDigi. So in my head Digi=JustDigi=Just=Mystic. Plus you're both using Christmas-themed things! I'm already having enough trouble...
Post by SpringForest on Dec 19, 2016 12:13:24 GMT -6
It can't hurt to try if that's what the clue says. Moose don't moo I don't think? Part of the moose fell of, right? Try wearing that first. If that doesn't work, try the moose mouth thing with the helmet ON.
I think it's a vaguely moo-like bellow? Ask Bunny. He's Canadian, he would know. After all, mooses are Canada's secret weapon, nature's perfect killing machine.
You pick up the moose mask that fell off the human-looking face. You put it on, and to your surprise, it fits perfectly!
Looking through the moose's eyes, things look more or less the same, except that you can see a glowing loop inside one fish, and thin metal bar with metal bits coming off it in the other. Parts of a key?
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
You grab the fish, and 'fish' them out of the bowl. You examine them in your fingers. They're obviously alive, rather than synthetic. They aren't keys, but you can see pieces of keys glowing within them through the moose mask.
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Post by SummerCrow on Dec 20, 2016 13:14:34 GMT -6
I want to add one step between those. Let's try a non-violent option. If the keys got into the fish without killing them, they should be able to come out without killing them. Try folding/using the paperclip to fish the key parts out of the fish.
You push the fish together. It doesn't do anything. You then fold a paperclip into a a hook, and try to pull the ring out of one of the fishes. It doesn't go well, and the fish is a bit mangled. You decide to put the fish out of its misery, and you retrieve the loop. You just squish the other fish straight away, and pull the other part of the key out of it. Your gloves feel unpleasantly sticky. Slotting the bits of key together, they lock into place.
What now?
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
You dip your sticky fingers in the liquid, and wash it off. You're not entirely sure it's water, but it does the job.
You put the key in the lock, and turn it.
It's a perfect fit.
There's another long, twisting, and turning corridor behind it.
You gather up everything into your cavernous pockets. With one hand on your katana, you carefully stalk through the corridor. It is dimly lit by white panels on the sides and on the roof.
Red graffiti is on one wall as you walk by. You stop to look at it.
"One is dead, Two or more are yet to die, Three have chosen to kill, Four don't know remember why, Five searched for money, One's terrible choice is nigh.
Fifteen came together, Yet how many shall then part? In thirty days we shall end, And so now we start.
The contestants now come together, Their freedom they would with abscond, But to what depths would they sink, To reach the stars beyond?
You are distracted by the sound of voices in the distance. Peering around the corner, you see an archway. It must be the other 'contestants'. However, you don't know what they will try to do, or if they will work with you, or if they'll try and intimidate, hurt or kill you.
It's also apparently dangerous for them to know who you are. You realise you're still wearing the moose mask. Should you keep wearing it? Should you take it off? Should you put your helmet back on? Should you have your sword out?
1: Don't wear a mask 2: Wear the moose mask 3: Wear your helmet
A: Have your sword out B: Have your hand on the hilt, but keep it in the sheathe C: Leave it alone D: Put your sword back
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Post by SummerCrow on Dec 21, 2016 10:15:19 GMT -6
2, keep it sheathed. Play the moose mask off as a joke if no one else is wearing a mask. Be affable. Only get to make 1 first impression, let's come across as harmless and friendly.
2, keep it sheathed. Play the moose mask off as a joke if no one else is wearing a mask. Be affable. Only get to make 1 first impression, let's come across as harmless and friendly.
You're still hesitant. Although you can't remember much, currently, you still have a feeling that you're not good with strangers. Plus, you have no idea whether or not they'll want to co-operate with you.
You walk through the archway, and immediately see five people wearing similar jumpsuits to yours walking towards you. All of them are wearing the original helmets. They have varying mask and suit designs. You see the numbers '4', '5', '6','8', and '11'.
"Why are you wearing a moose mask? How come you get a sword?" Number 4 inquires. Although her voice is distorted, and her face is hidden, her figure and body language make her noticeably female.
"Just what we needed. Another poodle–ing green." 6 also seems to be female, but you think she's probably in her late teens.
"I..." You're not quite sure how to respond. You quickly survey them.
4 is carrying a magnifying glass, it's hard to tell 5's gender. They have two microphones clipped to their belt, each with a radio at the bottom. 6 seems to have a makeup kit in her hand, as well as having brought the cords that bound her draped around her arm. 8's muscle mass makes it clear he's a young male, possibly about your age. He has a map poking out of his pocket, and is wearing a curtain as though it were a cape. Number 11 has some kind of device around his neck, with a tiny microphone pointed at his face.
What do you ask or say?
EDIT: I realised you're not going to talk in green, as you're not wearing your helmet.
“People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Post by SummerCrow on Dec 23, 2016 12:26:34 GMT -6
What's with the mask? Come on, now, you all have a bunch of random tools you were using to solve puzzles. What do you think it's for? It's some kind of metal detector. Or a fish-reader. Long story. Do you all know how to get your helmets off? It's super-easy.
