Marius' Sweet Chapter 01-03
Overview
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Guide
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Script
Waterfront Central Business District
Go with Marius to the art gallery in the CBD, and begin today's official date.
You: There seems to be a crowd in front of the exhibition hall. And surprisingly, many of them are with their... kids?
Marius: Most of Cyrus Caddell's work is in fairy tale style. They are very popular with children.
Boy's Parent: Stop acting like a spoiled brat! Are you going in or not?
Boy: I'm not going in. I'm not! I'm not!
Boy's Parent: I've had enough of your nonsense! Why can't you just listen? Why can't you be like your brother?
Boy: There you go again! You only care for my brother... My brother is good. My brother is the best!
Boy: I'm a nobody! You guys just ignore me! I'm a nobody!
Marius: ...
You: Is that...supposed to be a parent educating his kid?
Marius: It doesn't sound like the education process is going well... I guess every family has its own difficulties.
You: Should I go over there and play the role of peacemaker? The kid is crying.
Marius: According to my years of experience, you'd better not go over now. It may be counterproductive.
You: You sound pretty sophisticated with kids.
Marius: I'm just kidding... But I don't think we have time for that. Besides, the staff is already heading over.
From far off, you see a young woman in a gallery staff uniform walking toward the father and son.
It looks like she's going to handle the situation. You feel relieved.
Marius: Shall we head into the gallery?
You: Okay then.
Waterfront Art Gallery
Enter the art gallery and enjoy the beautiful paintings with Marius.
After entering the gallery, you both decline to have the staff guide you and begin the tour hand in hand.
Marius whispers as he introduces the paintings to you.
He has his own unique perspective on each of them.
Under his guidance, you seem to have a new perception of the deceased young painter.
You: It turns out that Cyrus Caddell had been fighting a disease since he was very young...
You: Is the scene in the first painting "Angel at the Bedside" influenced by the medical staff from his childhood?
Marius: Yes, he was a painter who drew inspiration from life, and many of his works were based on his own experiences.
Marius: Cyrus Caddell was a very positive person... This is one of the reasons why many people are inspired after seeing his work.
Marius: Okay, we've visited all the paintings on this floor. Let's head to the second floor.
You: Well, I read in the introduction that there is an interactive hologram area on the second floor where you can see Cyrus Caddell drawing on his hospital bed.
You chat about your thoughts on the exhibition as you walk to the next section.
But just as you are about to walk up the steps, a voice catches your notice.
???: Look, it's the picture book your brother left for you, and he wants you to...
???: Stop, Uncle Jason, I don't wanna draw anymore!
???: Timmy, don't run...
A young boy wipes his tears and runs around the corner leading to the stairway.
A man clearly wants to chase after him, but stops after a few steps and then sighs.
You: Is that... the little boy who was arguing with his father outside the gallery?
Marius: Hmm, that man is an acquaintance of mine.
Marius walks up and greets the dejected man.
Marius: Jason Sanders, I haven't seen you for a long time.
The man turns his face and focuses his gaze on you and Marius, and after a moment looks surprised.
Jason Sanders: Mr. von Hagen, Miss [Player]? Are you two here to see the art exhibition as well?
You: Yes, I didn't expect to meet you here. By the way, the kid who ran away is...
Jason Sanders: It's a long story. What do you two want to know? I'll try to explain...
You: Was the kid who just ran away... your relative?
Jason Sanders: That kid's name is Timmy Caddell. He's Cyrus' younger brother.
Jason Sanders: He is very talented at drawing, just like his brother. And his performance is excellent in the children's drawing classes.
Jason Sanders: But recently... He hasn't wanted to go to the drawing classes... he doesn't even want to talk much with his parents back at home.
Jason Sanders: His father has talked to him several times, but all in vain. So his father wants me to talk to him again.
You: What? He...
You can't help telling Jason Sanders about what you just saw outside the exhibition hall.
You: So just now... They were arguing about drawing?
Jason Sanders: Well, after Cyrus was gone, his parents put all their expectations on their younger son.
Jason Sanders: Timmy... I sense that he's under more pressure than other kids.
Marius: It sounds like you know Cyrus Caddell quite well, don't you?
Jason Sanders: He was kind of a drawing buddy of mine, I suppose.
Jason Sanders: I was a tutor at a studio in South Stellis for a while.
Jason Sanders: Cyrus came to the studio with his brother, and we got to know each other pretty well. Over time, we became close friends.
You: What do you think of Cyrus Caddell?
Jason Sanders: Cyrus was a very passionate, and idealistic person. He loved his family and he loved life.
Jason Sanders: He always said he wished he could live longer, so he could spend more time with his family, and watch his younger brother grow up...
Jason Sanders: It's just that... Life is not always what you want it to be.
You: ...
People who long for health are sick, and people who long for the warmth of family are lonely and cold.
The world... is full of ups and downs, and twists and turns.
Jason Sanders: However, he was strong-willed. He never got demoralized by the disease— from start to finish.
Jason Sanders: Even in the last days of his life, he was still working away, preparing a special picture book for Timmy.
Jason Sanders: He asked me to give the picture book to his brother, hoping that his brother would understand someday.
Jason Sanders: Unfortunately, Timmy is now... very resistant whenever Cyrus Caddell is mentioned...
You: What kind of picture book? Can we have a look at it?
Jason Sanders: Sure... Here, this is the one.
Marius: Is it Blurry Days and Nights?
Jason Sanders hands you and Marius the most hot-selling picture book.
Jason Sanders: Unlike the picture books on the market, Cyrus Caddell drew every page of this book himself.
Jason Sanders: He told me that the picture book contained a gift for Timmy.
Marius: A gift?
Marius considers the words for a moment and carefully opens the picture book.
Except for the bits of hand-drawing, the content of the picture book is no different from those finished books for sale in the store.
Marius: What's this?
Marius flips through the pages and stops on a particular one. He picks out a piece of paper from between the pages.
Marius: "I remember many of our shared memories involve the classroom bookshelf. Let's go back and enjoy... the beauty of those moments."
Jason Sanders: This is a note written by Cyrus Caddell.
Marius: Maybe... this is what he wanted his brother to see.
Jason Sanders: But Timmy is so upset that he can hardly look at it...
Marius: How are you and your wife?
Jason Sanders: We are good. Reimi is recovering well from her surgery. Now she is able to go out for short walks.
Jason Sanders: I'm sure Reimi will make a full recovery.
Jason Sanders: And I... I have lived a peaceful life recently. I'm trying to get back to my compositions...
Jason Sanders: Mr. von Hagen, don't worry. I won't give up on art.
Marius: I look forward to seeing your new compositions.
Jason Sanders smiles bitterly as if this matter has been bothering him for a long time.
Marius: Would you like me to have a try? Maybe I can get through to the boy.
Jason Sanders: Mr. von Hagen, do you really think you can? That would be great. You're about Cyrus Caddell's age. Maybe you can get the kid to listen.
Marius: Well, I'll do my best.
You: Marius...
Marius: Why are you looking at me so surprised?
You: No, I just...
You just didn't think that Marius would make this decision before you could.
You: No, I just wanted to say that I'm coming with you to help the kid.
You: I saw him running outside the gallery. Let's go look for him on the street.
Marius: Well, with your help, I'm sure it'll take half the effort.
[Acquire evidence: "To Timmy (I)"]
Central Business District
Go with Marius to the art gallery in the CBD, and begin today's official date.
Shortly after walking out of the museum, you find Timmy Caddell around the corner.
The boy is practicing juggling the ball by himself, one kick at a time. He is having fun.
Marius: You're a good soccer player, kid. Can we talk?
Timmy Caddell: You're just saying that because you want something.
You: (Are kids nowadays really this aggressive!?)
Marius: I complimented you, but you are harsh with me... That's not fair, is it?
Timmy Caddell: Don't pretend to be the good guy. I just saw you talking to Uncle Jason... You're helping him to persuade me to continue painting.
Timmy Caddell: I don't want to paint! I've made up my mind. I'm going to be a soccer star!
You: (This kid seems to be very reluctant to communicate with others.)
Marius: I'm not here to persuade you. I'm here to play a game with you.
Timmy Caddell: A game?
Marius takes out the note he just found in the picture book and waves it in front of Timmy Caddell.
Marius: Your brother left a puzzle for me earlier, and he wanted you to play it with me. Do you dare to take on the challenge?
Timmy Caddell: You are lying...
Marius: Look, this is your brother's handwriting. Don't you recognize it?
Timmy snatches the note from Marius' hand, and he freezes the moment he sees what is written on the paper.
Timmy Caddell: ...
Marius: Now, do you believe what I said?
Timmy Caddell: Yeah right! I don't even know you. Why should I believe you?
Marius is unfazed by Timmy's words. Instead, he nods his head as if he understands the boy.
Marius: Right. I have to show my sincerity to win your trust. Let's play a game first. Do you dare to accept the challenge?
Timmy remains silent for several long moments before he nods his head forcefully.
Timmy Caddell: Okay, stranger, what kind of challenge is it?
Marius: I'm Marius. You can also address me as "Mr. Marius."
Timmy Caddell: Okay, Marius.
Marius: ...
You: (Pfft, this kid is witty.)
Marius: Okay, let's get to the point.
Marius: The rules are simple. You provide clues in round 1, and I'll find the answer to the puzzle that your brother made.
Marius: If I succeed in round 1, then you will have to solve the remaining puzzles with me, okay?
Timmy Caddell: Hmm... Even if my brother did leave me a puzzle, how do you know that there are more puzzles?
Marius: Just a guess. Your brother's picture book has a lot of clues in it, so I think he must have left more than one puzzle for you.
Timmy Caddell: Well... All right, I'll play the game with you.
Marius: Good. Now for round 1 of the challenge.
Marius: Can you think of anything the classroom bookshelf could mean as a clue from your memory?
Timmy Caddell: A bookshelf? A bookshelf related to my brother?
Timmy scratches his head and thinks hard for a while.
Timmy Caddell: Hmm... Maybe it referred to the bookshelf in the art classroom when I was in elementary school...
Timmy Caddell: By that time, my brother was out of school because he was sick, so he would play games with me by the bookshelf from time to time.
Marius: Timmy, where is your elementary school?
Timmy Caddell: It's Hemingway Heights Elementary. It's right on West Hemingway Heights Street.
Marius: [Player], why don't we go to Hemingway Heights to verify it?
You: I agree. Let's go now.
Character(s)
Evidence
To Timmy (I)
"I remember many of our shared memories involve the classroom bookshelf. Let's go back and enjoy... the beauty of those moments."
