I too am grateful for this thread and the spirit of cooperation we have fostered here. I am happy to offer the next instalment of Scene 52, "What North Does the Compass Tell?"
For new readers: The synopsis of the story so far is on page 898 (April 24, 2022), and the beginning of the story is on page 469 (March 17, 2021).
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(Shayne) Thank you Ranashelle. Lorellis, what can you tell us about the contents, and the note?
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(Sophia) My affects in here all have a strong emotional attachment. The note is cryptic.
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(Sophia) Starting with the note. There are two things I must still obtain, the jewel and the oath.
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(Sophia) It just occurred to me. I vaguely remember reading a poem, 'Lady Cecilia's Locker' in college.
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(Ranashelle) I am unfamiliar with this poem from your world. You will have to read it to find your clues.
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(Sophia) Agreed. The oath is given by the promise of my future. This is clearly my children.
Sophia now has a starting place in her search for the lost items. Where will she start her search? Only her hairdresser knows for sure.
Thank you, Jack.