Mirage of Blooming Swords 2-5: Characters With A Hidden Meaning
Overview
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Script
West Hemingway Heights Street
Go to Hemingway Heights and return to the police station. Share the information you got from Jen Mendoza with everyone.
Marius: The image on the back of the order form... What does it mean?
You: You're still thinking about that?
Marius: Yes. I don't think it's as simple as it seems.
You: No need to jump to any conclusions, let's put it aside for now and discuss it with the team.
You: After all, you'll be constrained to your own thinking. I'm sure we'll find the answer after putting our heads together.
Marius: Well, I suppose you are right. Let's get in.
Police Station
Return to the police station and discuss the image left behind by Anne Croft. There might be a new clue!
After listening to both of your accounts of what happened and looking at the order records from Jen Mendoza...
Captain Morgan frowns as he lets out a sigh.
Darius Morgan: Anne Croft herself is a complete mystery. What the heck is this image supposed to be all about?
Artem: Croft told Mendoza she could consult others about it. That means she wants more people to be aware of the image.
Vyn: It sounds like a hint in a scavenger hunt.
Luke: A hint? You mean like a hidden message in the picture?
Marius: Is it possible that it is supposed to be some kind of... pictogram?
Marius: Like in ancient times, people used to draw pictures to convey a meaning, instead of using words.
You: That's possible! Look at the image on the right. It's a farm... a.k.a. a croft! The letters here also seem to imply her first name. So, "Anne Croft."
Artem: Well, on second look, the image does seem to represent her name.
Vyn: Marriage is a matter between two people. The image on the wedding dress order should have both parties' names.
Luke: That means that the image of 18th century France on the left with a father figure in it would refer to the other party.
Marius: 18th century France and a father? Could it be "Daron?" Hold on... Is the father holding fish roe in his hands?
Marius: A "daron" holding fish roe? Daron Roe?
Darius Morgan: Daron Rowe!?
A sudden whisper interrupts the discussion in the room. Everyone's attention is now on Captain Morgan...
Captain Morgan appears stunned. He opens and closes his mouth a few times, but remains quiet.
You: What is it, Captain Morgan?
Darius Morgan: Three years ago, we were asked to investigate a black market website... and one of my men died in the line of duty. His name was Daron Rowe too.
You: You mean that Daron Rowe... might be Anne Croft's... ex-boyfriend?
You suddenly recall that according to Winnie Cooper, Anne Croft's boyfriend happened to leave her three years ago.
Could it be that... three years ago, Anne Croft's boyfriend didn't leave her, but died in the line of duty?
The timeline seems to be consistent... But is it possible? Could it really just be a coincidence?
Artem: Daron Rowe is not that special of a name. It's possible that this is just a coincidence.
Vyn: I agree. And what we have deduced from Anne Croft's drawings may be wrong.
Vyn: The key lies with the police. It all depends on whether they can find more concrete evidence.
Darius Morgan: Got it. We'll investigate this possibility and confirm the identity of Anne Croft's boyfriend as soon as possible.
Darius Morgan: Let's call it a day. Thank you guys so much for your hard work. You should go back and get some rest.
Captain Morgan obviously wants to end this discussion quickly. He sounds like he is in a hurry.
Or is he avoiding something? Does he have something else on his plate, that needs to be dealt with?
Whatever it is, Captain Morgan's attitude has made it clear that today's discussion is on hold.
You: It's been hard work for you too, Captain Morgan. If there is any news, please let us know.
Darius Morgan: Definitely. The investigation of the black market website is being finalized. I'm sure there'll be updates soon.
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