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<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><h2>Crime Scene</h2> <<if $hasUnlockeddoor is false>><<set _donotcross to true>>\ Upon arrival at the crime scene, you observe the [[surroundings|Surroundings]]. The door to Apartment 10A is locked. [[Knock]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasUnlockeddoor is true>><<set _door to true>>\ You are outside Apartment 10A where you found the body. The foul smell lingers in the area, but you try your best not to be too affected by it. The unit shares a corridor with Apartment 10B. <<if $hasVisitedbodyreal is false >>[[Enter the unit.|Living Room]] <<elseif $hasVisitedbodyreal is true and $start is false and $PlacesVisited >3 >>[[Knock on the door of neighbouring Apartment 10B.|Neighbour1.1]] [[Enter Apartment 10A.|Living Room]] <<elseif $hasVisitedbodyreal is true and $start is true and $PlacesVisited >3 >>[[Interview the neighbour again.|Jean.interview_sole]] [[Enter Apartment 10A.|Living Room]] <<elseif $hasVisitedbodyreal is true and $PlacesVisited <4>>[[Enter Apartment 10A.|Living Room]] <</if>> <</if>><<results>><h2>Living Room</h2> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _livingroom to true>>\ \ <<if $hasVisitedLR is false>>The fetid odour is overwhelming. You look around. The walls have off-white wainscoting panels, giving the rather bare room a touch of quiet elegance. The wooden floor planks are arranged tastefully in a herringbone design. Flushed to the west wall is a white leather sofa, and on the opposite wall is a dark brown <<linkappend "television console">>, on which are a 43-inch flat-screen television and a few [[books]]<<set $hasVisitedLR to true>><</linkappend>>. On the floor near the west end of the living room lies a [[body|Dead body]].\ <<else>>\ The walls have off-white wainscoting panels, giving the rather bare room a touch of quiet elegance. The wooden floor planks are arranged tastefully in a herringbone design. Flushed to the west wall is a white leather sofa, and on the opposite wall is a dark brown television console, on which are a 43-inch flat-screen television and a few [[books]]. On the floor near the west end of the living room lies a [[body|Dead body]]. The intense fetid odour persists in the room.<</if>> <<nobr>><<if $hasLRprints is false>>\ <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained.<<set $PrintPoints += 1>> <<set $hasLRprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasLRblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasLRblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasLRhair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>Hair samples have been obtained.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasLRhair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> <<if $firsttimeLR is true>>//(Analyses of print, blood, and hair samples take time. Check the case file for results of the analyses after you've combed the entire unit for evidence and interviewed the suspects.)//<<set $firsttimeLR to false>><</if>> You can head north to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]], northeast to the [[master room|Master Room]], east to the [[guest room|Guest Room]], west to the [[balcony|Balcony]], or south to [[go out of the apartment|Outside crime scene]]. <<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><<set _surroundings to true>><div id='pic'></div>\ A putrid stench lingers in the area. Having been in this line for decades, you are all too familiar with what it could be. <<if $hasVisitedsurroundings is false>> <<timed 2s t8n>>The smell of death.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>>The unit shares a corridor with Apartment 10B. You make a note of this in the [[case file|Case File]]. <</timed>> <<set $hasVisitedsurroundings to true>> <<else>> The smell of death. The unit shares a corridor with Apartment 10B. [[Back|Outside crime scene]]<</if>><<results>><div class="container"><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _police to true>><h2>Police station</h2>\ It is 12 December 2023. The sun has just started its ascent over the city skyline as you, the Detective, stride into your dimly lit office at 7:35 am. Your worn leather chair beckons as a familiar companion in the room decked with crime scene photographs and stacks of cold cases. Expecting the routine paperwork and mundane tasks that often marked the beginning of a day at the precinct, you have just settled in your chair when the equilibrium of the morning is suddenly disrupted by the unmistakable glow from your work tablet on the desk. You've just been assigned a case. "Bring it on," you mutter. Open the [[case file|Case File]]. Head over to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]].</div><h2>Kitchen</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _kitchen to true>>\ \ The kitchen is galley-styled. There is a grey steel [[fridge]] and a wooden [[dining table]] with one chair by the east wall. Running along the length of the west wall is a white quartz countertop with a tiled backsplash. The countertop is fitted with an induction hob, a [[cabinet]], a set of [[top|Top Drawer]] and [[bottom|Bottom Drawer]] drawers and a [[sink]] (with an attached [[sink cabinet]] below). The countertop stops short of a top load washing machine at one end.<<if $hasVisitedKC is false>><<set $PlacesVisited +=1>><<set $hasVisitedKC to true>><</if>> <<nobr>><<if $hasKCprints is false>> <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained. <<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasKCprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasKCblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasKCblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasKChair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>Hair samples have been obtained.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasKChair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head north to the [[common bathroom|Common Bathroom]] or south to the [[living room|Living Room]].<<results>><h2>Common Bathroom</h2> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _commontoilet to true>>\ \ There is only a sink, a round mirror and the water closet. You can tell that this bathroom has not been utilised much.<<if $hasVisitedKT is false>><<set $PlacesVisited +=1>><<set $hasVisitedKT to true>><</if>> <<nobr>><<if $hasKTprints is false>> <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained.<<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasKTprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasKTblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasKTblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasKThair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>No evidence of hair could be found.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasKThair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head south to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><h2>Master Room</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _masterroom to true>>\ \ <<if $hasVisitedMR is false>> There is a single wooden pine bed with a white duvet, a [[vanity table]], and a small grey laminated board [[wardrobe]] beside it. Along one of the dark grey walls, the <<linkappend "windows are closed">>, and there are no broken glass pieces observed nor any signs of forced entry<</linkappend>>.<<set $hasVisitedMR to true>><<set $PlacesVisited +=1>>\ <<elseif $hasVisitedMR is true>>There is a single wooden pine bed with a white duvet, a [[vanity table]], and a small grey laminated board [[wardrobe]] beside it. Along one of the dark grey walls, the windows are closed, and there are no broken glass pieces observed nor any signs of forced entry.<</if>> [[Look under the bed.|Pine bed]] <<nobr>><<if $hasMRprints is false>> <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained.<<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasMRblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasMRhair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>Hair samples have been obtained.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRhair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head north to the [[master bathroom|Master Bathroom]], or southwest to the [[living room|Living Room]].<<results>><h2>Balcony</h2> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _balcony to true>>\ \ <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedBC is false>> The outdoor blinds are fully up, allowing the sunlight to enter. In place of glass windows are <<linkprepend "invisible grills">> (still intact) <<set $PlacesVisited +=1>><<set $hasVisitedBC to true>><</linkprepend>> that are attached between the balcony ceiling and ledge, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the unit through the balcony. One can get a good view of the high-rise apartment buildings nearby. <<else>> The outdoor blinds are fully up, allowing the sunlight to enter. In place of glass windows are invisible grills (still intact) that are attached between the balcony ceiling and ledge, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the unit through the balcony. One can get a good view of the high-rise apartment buildings nearby. <</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasClickedPlants is false>>The floor is laid over with artificial carpet grass. A rack of <<linkappend "plants">> - [[rhubarb|Rhubarb.pot]], [[lantana|Lantana.pot]], [[hydrangea|Hydrangea.Pot]], [[leopard lily|Dieffenbachia.pot]], [[philodendron|Philodendron.Pot]] -<<set $hasClickedPlants to true>><</linkappend>> lines the ledge.\ <<else>>\ The floor is laid over with artificial carpet grass. A rack of plants - [[rhubarb|Rhubarb.pot]], [[lantana|Lantana.pot]], [[hydrangea|Hydrangea.Pot]], [[leopard lily|Dieffenbachia.pot]], [[philodendron|Philodendron.Pot]] - lines the ledge.<</if>> <<nobr>><<if $hasBCprints is false>> <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained. <<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasBCprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasBCblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasBCblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasBChair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>Hair samples have been obtained.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasBChair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head east to the [[living room|Living Room]]. <<results>><h2>Master Bathroom</h2> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _mastertoilet to true>>\ \ <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedMRT is false>> The north wall has an attached shower. A mop and pail are kept beside the water closet on the east. Mounted on the west wall is a <<linkappend "grey cabinet">><<set $hasVisitedMRT to true>>, which contains a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste and toiletries<</linkappend>>. Beside it is a towel rack, on which hangs a dry bath towel and a body brush. <<set $PlacesVisited +=1>> <<else>>The north wall has an attached shower. A mop and pail are kept beside the water closet on the east. Mounted on the west wall is a grey cabinet, which contains a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste and toiletries. Beside it is a towel rack, on which hangs a dry bath towel and a body brush. <</if>><</nobr>> <<nobr>><<if $hasMRTprints is false>> <<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained. <<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRTprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasMRTblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRTblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasMRThair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>Hair samples have been obtained.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasMRThair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head south to the [[master room|Master Room]].<<results>><div class="file"><h2>Case File</h2> Call received at 7:07 am on 12 December by a resident of 63 Smith Avenue regarding a foul smell emanating from a neighbouring apartment 10A. <<if $hasCasefile is false>><<script>> Dialog.setup('Case File'); Dialog.wiki(Story.get('CaseFileIntro').processText()); Dialog.open(); <</script>><<set $hasCasefile to true>>\ <<else>><<if $hasBodysamples is true>>''Physical description of body'' * The presence of wounds is inconclusive, due to the state of partial decomposition of the body. * There is a slight grimace on the corpse's face. * The abdomen is slightly distended. * Blistering is observed on the skin.<</if>>\ <<if $hasVictimidentified is true>> Body identified as Pauline Pereira (owner of the apartment). Details of victim from database: * 72 years old * Female * Divorced * Retired high school teacher<</if>><</if>>\ ''Statements'' <<if $hasVisitedsurroundings is true and $hasN1statement is false>>* Collect statement from neighbour in Apartment 10B after investigating the crime scene. <<elseif $hasN1statement is true>>[[Jean Shelley|Jean.file]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetEthan is true>> [[Ethan Cody|Ethan.file]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetElizabeth is true>> [[Elizabeth Gregson|Elizabeth.file]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetAlfred is true>> [[Alfred Andrews|Alfred.file]]<</if>> <<if $hasMetEthan2 is true and $hasMetNH is false>>Verify James Cody's whereabouts.<</if>><<if $hasMetNH is true>>[[Serenity Nursing Home|Serenity.file]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetClinic is true>> [[An Apple A Day Clinic|Clinic.file]]<</if>> <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true or $hasGotPhoto is true or $hasMetEthan is true or $hasMetElizabeth is true or $hasPinkClue is true or $hasYellowNote is true or $hasVisitedRecipe is true>>''Inventory''<</if>> <<if $hasYellowNote is true>>\ [[Yellow sticky note|yellow.inv]] on fridge<</if>> <<if $hasPinkClue is true>>\ [[Pink sticky note|pink.inv]] on fridge<</if>> <<if $hasVisitedRecipe is true>>\ [[Recipe|paper.inv]] on dining table<</if>> <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>>\ <<if $unlockedPhone is false>>[[Smartphone|smartphone.inv]] from master room\<<else>>[[Smartphone|smartphone.unlocked.inv]] from master room<</if>><</if>> <<if $hasGotPhoto is true>>\ [[Photograph|photograph.inv]] from master room<</if>> <<if $hasMetEthan is true>>\ [[Boarding passes|Ethan.proof]] from Ethan Cody<</if>> <<if $hasMetElizabeth is true>>\ [[Photographs|Elizabeth.proof]] from Elizabeth Gregson<</if>> <<if $notified5 is true or $notified6 is true>><<if $hasDrugInfo is false>><<script>> Dialog.setup('Drug Information'); Dialog.wiki(Story.get('DrugInfo').processText()); Dialog.open(); <</script>><<set $hasDrugInfo to true>><</if>><</if>>\ <<if $notified5 is true or $notified6 is true>>''Drug information''<</if>> <<if $notified6 is true>>\ [[Enalapril]]<</if>> <<if $notified5 is true or $notified6 is true>>[[Paracetamol]]<</if>> <<if $notified6 is true>>\ [[Seretide]] [[Simvastatin]] [[Ventolin]] <</if>>\ <<if $hasBodysamples is true>>''Analytical results''<</if>> <<if $hasBodysamples is true>>\ * Fingerprint samples have been obtained from the victim's body. * The victim's hair is dark brown, short and straight. <<if $hasBodysamples is true and $PlacesVisited >3>>\ * ''Entomology results'': Specimens were identified as third instar larvae of the blowfly, placing the post-mortem interval at about 6 to 7 days. <<else>>\ * Entomology: Results pending<</if>><</if>>\ <<if $BloodPoints == 7 and $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true>>* Presence of aconitine, ephedrine, enalapril, glycyrrhizin, paracetamol and simvastatin were detected in the ''victim's blood and tissue samples''. As concentrations measured post-mortem do not correlate with concentrations present before death due to post-mortem changes, these are not indicated in the case file.<</if>>\ <<if $hasSoil is true and $hasVisitedBC is false>>* Soil sample: Results pending <<elseif $hasSoil is true and $PlacesVisited >1 and $hasVisitedBC is true>>* ''Soil'' on victim's fingers contains DNA of <i>Lantana camara</i>.<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedcamembert is true and $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedGR is true and $hasVisitedplate is true>>\ * The ''cheese sample'' contains solely camembert.<<elseif $hasVisitedcamembert is true>>* Cheese sample: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetAlfred is true and $hasVisitedcup is true and $hasVisitedplate is true and $PlacesVisited>2 and $hasVisitedsinkcab is true and $hasVisitedWdrawer is true>>* The food remnants on the ''plate'' were found to contain camembert, tuna and white bread.\ <<elseif $hasVisitedplate is true>>* Plate remnants sample: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetAlfred is true and $hasVisitedcup is true and $hasVisitedplate is true and $PlacesVisited>2 and $hasVisitedsinkcab is true and $hasVisitedWdrawer is true>>* Traces of aconitine, ephedrine and glycyrrhizin were detected in the liquid sample from the ''cup''.\ <<elseif $hasVisitedcup is true>>* Cup liquid sample: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetEthan2 is true and $hasVisitedbag is true>>\ *The ''plant trimming samples'' were of //Lantana camara//.<<elseif $hasVisitedbag is true>>* Plant trimming samples: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetAlfred is true and $hasVisitedcup is true and $hasVisitedplate is true and $PlacesVisited>2 and $hasVisitedsinkcab is true and $hasVisitedWdrawer is true>>* The bag of ''white powder'' contains solely laundry detergent.\ <<elseif $hasVisitedsinkcab is true>>* White powder sample: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetEthan3 is true and $hasVisitedpill is true>>\ * Paracetamol was detected in both ''pill samples''.<<elseif $hasVisitedpill is true>>* Pill samples: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedpot is true and $hasMetJeanLantana is true>>\ * All ''labelled medicinal products'' were found to contain the stipulated amounts of the stated active ingredients. * Aconitine, ephedrine and glycyrrhizin were detected in the ''unlabelled box'' sample.\ <<elseif $hasVisitedmeds is true or $hasVisitedpot is true>>* Medication samples: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedpot is true and $hasPinkClue is true and $hasMetAlfredLantana is true and $BloodPoints == 7>>\ * An online website selling medicinal herbs stated that that the unlabelled product is a traditional Chinese medicine formula containing the following pulverised mix of ingredients: ** Radix Aconiti Praeparata 4.0 g per gram of powder (g/g) ** Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii 4.0 g/g ** Herba Ephedrae 1.2 g/g ** Radix Liquiritiae 1.3 g/g ** Olibanum 1.6 g/g ** Myrrh 6.5 g/g * The online product instructions stated were in Mandarin for: “Brew one //qian// in one //sheng// of water as a broth for two hours, consume two //ge// in the morning”. * //Qian//, //sheng// and //ge// are Chinese metric units equivalent to 3.7 g, 1 l and 100 ml respectively.\ <<elseif $hasVisitedmeds is true or $hasPinkClue is true>>* Web information trawl: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedpot is true and $hasPinkClue is true and $hasMetAlfredLantana is true and $BloodPoints == 7>>\ * Aconitine, ephedrine and glycyrrhizin were detected at ten times the concentration specified in the above website in the liquid and residue samples from the ''pot''. <<elseif $hasVisitedpot is true>>* Pot samples: Results pending<</if>>\ <<if $BloodPoints >0 and $HairPoints > 0 and $PrintPoints > 0>><<if $HairPoints == 7 and $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true>>* The victim's hair is present in the balcony, kitchen, living room, master room, and master bathroom. * There is no evidence of hair from other persons in the unit.<<else>>* Hair analysis: Pending<</if>>\ <<if $BloodPoints == 7 and $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true>>* There is no evidence of blood in the entire unit.<<else>>* Blood analysis: Pending<</if>>\ <<if $HairPoints == 7 and $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true>>* The victim's fingerprints are present in the balcony, common bathroom, guest room, kitchen, living room, master room and master bathroom. * Ethan Cody's fingerprints are present in the common bathroom, kitchen and living room. *The door knob has multiple sets of fingerprints, many of which are unidentifiable. <<else>>* Print analysis: Pending<</if>><</if>></div> <div class=“footer”>[[Return|$return]]</div><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _door to true>> "Police! Anyone inside?" <<timed 2s t8n>>A minute passes. No response. [[Knock again]] <</timed>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _door to true>> "Hello! This is the police. Anyone in?" <<timed 2s t8n>>Another minute passes. Still no response. [[Force entry]] <</timed>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _forceentry to true>>\ As part of standard protocol, the team broke the lock in a matter of minutes. You grit your teeth, bracing yourself for what is to come, even though you've been through this countless times. <<timed 2s t8n>> //No one death is ever the same as the other.// <<set $hasUnlockeddoor to true>> [[Enter the unit.|Living Room]]<</timed>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _body to true>>\ <<if $hasVisitedbody is false>>Clothed in a short-sleeved white cotton top and grey knee-length pants, the body is lying face-up, with obvious signs of partial decomposition, making it difficult to tell if there are any wounds. Maggots can be seen in the victim's nostrils, mouth, and ears. You notice a slight hint of a grimace on the victim's face. The abdomen is slightly distended. Blistering is observed on the skin. There is a <<linkprepend " watch">>Patek Philippe<<set $hasVisitedbody to true>><</linkprepend>> on the victim's wrist. You observe some [[dark residue][$hasVisitedbodyreal to true]] on the victim's fingers.\ \ <<else>>Clothed in a short-sleeved white cotton top and grey knee-length pants, the body is lying face-up, with obvious signs of partial decomposition, making it difficult to tell if there are any wounds. Maggots can be seen in the victim's nostrils, mouth, and ears. You notice a slight hint of a grimace on the victim's face. The abdomen is slightly distended. Blistering is observed on the skin. There is a Patek Philippe watch on the victim's wrist. You observe some [[dark residue]] on the victim's fingers.<</if>> <<if $hasBodysamples is false>>You obtain some maggots, hair and fingerprint samples from the body.<<set $hasBodysamples to true>><<else>>Maggot specimens, hair and fingerprint samples have been obtained from the body.<</if>> Investigate the [[living room|Living Room]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _books to true>>\ The books were arranged in alphabetical order from left to right: [[Botanical Gardens of the World]] [[Green Fingers 101]] [[Handbook of Plants]] [[Increasing Student Engagement]] [[Teaching Young Learners]] Back to the [[living room|Living Room]].<<results>> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _residue to true>>\ <<nobr>><<if $hasSoil is false>>Putting on a pair of gloves, you obtain samples of this residue for analysis. <<set $hasSoil to true>><<set $clues += 1>> <<else>> A sample of the residue has already been obtained for analysis. Check the [[case file|Case File]] for the analysis results. <</if>> <</nobr>> Back to the [[body.|Dead body]]<<results>><h2>Guest Room</h2> <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _guestroom to true>>\ \ <<if $hasVisitedGR is false>>A teak side cabinet and a day bed line the left dark grey wall. At the wall opposite the door, the <<linkappend "windows are closed">>; there are no broken glass pieces observed nor any signs of forced entry<</linkappend>>. While it has been kept clean, it looks as though the room has not been inhabited for a while. <<linkreplace "Look under the bed.">>There is nothing of interest underneath it.<</linkreplace>>\ <<set $PlacesVisited +=1>><<set $hasVisitedGR to true>>\ <<else>>A teak side cabinet and a day bed line the left dark grey wall. At the wall opposite the door, the windows are closed; there are no broken glass pieces observed nor any signs of forced entry. There is nothing of interest underneath the bed.<</if>> <<nobr>><<if $hasGRprints is false>><<linkreplace "Check for prints.">>Prints have been obtained.<<set $PrintPoints += 1>><<set $hasGRprints to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Prints have been obtained.<</if>><</nobr>> <<if $hasGRblood is false>><<linkreplace "Check for blood.">>No evidence of blood could be found.<<set $BloodPoints += 1>><<set $hasGRblood to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>No evidence of blood could be found.<</if>> <<if $hasGRhair is false>><<linkreplace "Check for hair.">>No evidence of hair could be found.<<set $HairPoints += 1>><<set $hasGRhair to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Hair samples have been obtained.<</if>> You can head west to the [[living room|Living Room]]. <<results>><<button[[About]]>><</button>> <<if $hasCasefile is true or $hasUnlockeddoor is true>><<button[[Case File]]>><</button>><</if>> <<if $hasN1statement is true>><<button[[Interview Suspects]]>><</button>><<if $notified0 is false>><<script>> Dialog.setup('Leads'); Dialog.wiki(Story.get('NewLeads').processText()); Dialog.open(); <</script>><<set $notified0 to true>><</if>><</if>> <<if $hasMetEthan is true and $hasN1statement is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true>>\ <<if $clues <14>><<button [[Accuse|Insufficient.Accuse]]>><</button>><<elseif $clues >13 and $firstTruth is false>><<button [[Accuse|Deduction.Sequence]]>><</button>><<elseif $clues >13 and $firstTruth is true>><<button [[Accuse|The Truth]]>><</button>><</if>><</if>> \ /% Use the code below as a check PRN: There should be a total of 16 clues tagged. Places visited: <<print $PlacesVisited>> **This is glitchy in master room** Deduce.turns: <<print $deduce>> Clues: <<print $clues>> BloodPoints: <<print $BloodPoints>> HairPoints: <<print $HairPoints>> PrintPoints: <<print $PrintPoints>>%/\<<set $start to false>> <<set $notified0 to false>> <<set $notified1 to false>> <<set $notified2 to false>> <<set $notified3 to false>> <<set $notified4 to false>> <<set $notified5 to false>> <<set $notified6 to false>> <<set $notified7 to false>> <<set $notified8 to false>> <<set $notified9 to false>> <<set _police to false>> <<set _surroundings to false>> <<set _donotcross to false>> <<set _door to false>> <<set _forceentry to false>> <<set _livingroom to false>> <<set _balcony to false>> <<set _residue to false>> <<set _elizabethproof to false>> <<set _boardingpass to false>> <<set _body to false>> <<set _rhubarb to false>> <<set _hydrangea to false>> <<set _dieffenbachia to false>> <<set _philodendron to false>> <<set _lantana to false>> <<set _rhubarb2 to false>> <<set _hydrangea2 to false>> <<set _dieffenbachia2 to false>> <<set _philodendron2 to false>> <<set _lantana2 to false>> <<set _aconitum to false>> <<set _aconitum2 to false>> <<set _ephedra to false>> <<set _ephedra2 to false>> <<set _frankincense to false>> <<set _frankincense2 to false>> <<set _licorice to false>> <<set _licorice2 to false>> <<set _myrrh to false>> <<set _myrrh2 to false>> <<set _books to false>> <<set _guestroom to false>> <<set _masterroom to false>> <<set _commontoilet to false>> <<set _mastertoilet to false>> <<set _wardrobe to false>> <<set _photograph to false>> <<set _wardrobedrawer to false>> <<set _topdrawer to false>> <<set _bottomdrawer to false>> <<set _diningtable to false>> <<set _cabinet to false>> <<set _fridge to false>> <<set _vanity to false>> <<set _smartphone to false>> <<set _kitchen to false>> <<set _sinkcab to false>> <<set _sink to false>> <<set _cup to false>> <<set _plate to false>> <<set _bag to false>> <<set _pot to false>> <<set _milk to false>> <<set _cheese to false>> <<set _verdict to false>> <<set $hasCasefile to false>> <<set $hasDrugInfo to false>> <<set $hasVictimidentified to false>> <<set $hasVisitedcorridor to false>> <<set $hasVisitedsurroundings to false>> <<set $hasVisitedbodyreal to false>> <<set $hasVisitedbody to false>> <<set $hasBodysamples to false>> <<set $firsttimeLR to true>> <<set $hasVisitedLR to false>> <<set $hasVisitedGR to false>> <<set $hasVisitedMR to false>> <<set $hasVisitedWdrawer to false>> <<set $hasVisitedwardrobe to false>> <<set $hasGotPhoto to false>> <<set $hasVisitedPhone to false>> <<set $firsttimePhone to true>> <<set $hasUnlockedphone to false>> <<set $hasVisitedMRT to false>> <<set $hasVisitedBC to false>> <<set $hasVisitedPhilodendron to false>> <<set $hasVisitedKC to false>> <<set $hasVisitedplate to false>> <<set $hasVisitedcup to false>> <<set $hasVisitedbag to false>> <<set $hasVisitedsinkcab to false>> <<set $hasVisitedRecipe to false>> <<set $hasVisitedKT to false>> <<set $hasVisitedmeds to false>> <<set $hasVisitedpill to false>> <<set $hasVisitedpot to false>> <<set $hasVisitedcamembert to false>> <<set $hasSoil to false>> <<set $hasClickedPlants to false>> <<set $hasN1statement to false>> <<set $hasUnlockeddoor to false>> <<set $unlockedPhone to false>> <<set $firstTruth to false>> <<set $firstFail to false>> <<set $hasMetEthan to false>> <<set $hasMetEthan2 to false>> <<set $hasMetEthan3 to false>> <<set $hasMetJean2 to false>> <<set $hasMetAlfred to false>> <<set $hasMetNH to false>> <<set $hasMetElizabeth to false>> <<set $hasMetClinic to false>> <<set $hasClickedJames to false>> <<set $hasMetSonPhoto to false>> <<set $hasMetEthanLantana to false>> <<set $hasMetJeanLantana to false>> <<set $hasMetAlfredLantana to false>> <<set $hasVisitedClinictext to false>> <<set $hasVisitedAconitum to false>> <<set $hasVisitedDeliverytext to false>> <<set $hasClinicClue to false>> <<set $hasNHClue to false>> <<set $hasPinkClue to false>> <<set $hasJeanMedsClue to false>> <<set $hasN2Clue to false>> <<set $hasLantanaClue to false>> son.photo clue son.meds ex-colleague statement clue <<set $hasYellowNote to false>> <<set $hasRecipe to false>> <<set $deduce to 0>> <<set $clues to 0>> <<set $PlacesVisited to 0>> <<set $hasLRprints to false>> <<set $BloodPoints to 0>> <<set $HairPoints to 0>> <<set $PrintPoints to 0>> <<set $hasLRhair to false>> <<set $hasLRblood to false>> <<set $hasBCprints to false>> <<set $hasBChair to false>> <<set $hasBCblood to false>> <<set $hasMRprints to false>> <<set $hasMRhair to false>> <<set $hasMRblood to false>> <<set $hasMRTprints to false>> <<set $hasMRThair to false>> <<set $hasMRTblood to false>> <<set $hasGRprints to false>> <<set $hasGRhair to false>> <<set $hasGRblood to false>> <<set $hasKCprints to false>> <<set $hasKChair to false>> <<set $hasKCblood to false>> <<set $hasKTprints to false>> <<set $hasKThair to false>> <<set $hasKTblood to false>><<nobr>> <<if $start is false>> The door opens. A bespectacled woman in her fifties greets you, with a worried look on her face. <<set $start to true>> <</if>> <</nobr>> <<if $hasVictimidentified is false>>You: Good morning, ma'am. We're the police. We'd like to ask you a few questions regarding the apartment opposite yours. Do you know who stays in that unit? Woman: ... Yes, Pauline lives there. She's my neighbour. Something terrible has happened, hasn't it? (You can see tears welling up in the woman's eyes.) You: How may I address you, ma'am? Woman: Jean Shelley's the name. I called the police this morning regarding the strange smell from her apartment. Something bad must've happened to her! <<linkappend "(She looks almost distraught now.)">> You: Ms Shelley, rest assured we are investigating the case. Is Pauline the woman in this photograph? (You show her a photograph of the victim from your database.) Woman: [[Yes, that's her.|Neighbour 1.2]] <<set $hasVictimidentified to true>> <</linkappend>> <<else>> You: Good morning, ma'am. We're the police. We'd like to ask you a few questions regarding the apartment opposite yours. Do you know who stays in that unit? Woman: ... Yes, Pauline lives there. She's my neighbour. Something terrible has happened, hasn't it? (You can see tears welling up in the woman's eyes.) You: How may I address you, ma'am? Woman: Jean Shelley's the name. I called the police this morning regarding the strange smell from her apartment. Something bad must've happened to her! (She looks almost distraught now.) You: Ms Shelley, rest assured we are investigating the case. Is Pauline the woman in this photograph? (You show her a photograph of the victim from your database.) Woman: [[Yes, that's her.|Neighbour 1.2]] <</if>><<if $hasN1statement is false>>You: We'd like to ask you a few more questions about Ms Pereira. When did you last see her? Woman: I last saw her on the 4th, just a few days ago. She was going to the market to get her weekly groceries. You: How would you describe Ms Pereira? Woman: Other than going out once or twice a week for groceries, she usually keeps to herself. She is rather reserved - it's a good thing; I can't stand noisy neighbours. It was only recently that it occurred to me that <<linkappend "I've not seen Pauline for a while.">> You: Did she have any visitors usually? Woman: Not many... In fact, I've only seen her son, Ethan, come by once every now and then. You: When did you last see him at her unit? Woman: The last I saw him visiting her was about two weeks ago. You: Thank you. We'll be in touch if we have further questions. ''New lead: Ethan Cody'' [[Go back to previous dialogue|Neighbour1.1]] <<set $hasN1statement to true>>Back to the [[corridor|Outside crime scene]]. <</linkappend>> <<else>> You: We'd like to ask you a few more questions about Ms Pereira. When did you last see her? Woman: I last saw her on the 4th, just a few days ago. She was going to the market to get her weekly groceries. You: How would you describe Ms Pereira? Woman: Other than going out once or twice a week for groceries, she usually keeps to herself. She is rather reserved - it's a good thing; I can't stand noisy neighbours. It was only recently that it occurred to me that I've not seen Pauline for a while. You: Did she have any visitors usually? Woman: Not many... In fact, I've only seen her son, Ethan, come by once every now and then. You: When did you last see him at her unit? Woman: The last I saw him visiting her was about two weeks ago. You: Thank you. We'll be in touch if we have further questions. [[Go back to previous dialogue|Neighbour1.1]] Back to the [[corridor|Outside crime scene]].<</if>> A concise guide for novice gardeners that provides fundamental tips for cultivating a thriving and beautiful garden. //If only you knew what you were looking for...// (Input only one word below) <<textbox "_input" "" autofocus>><<button "Search">> <<set _input to _input.trim()>> <<if ["aconiti", "aconitum", "aconite", "aconitine", "radix aconiti praeparata", "radix aconiti kusnezoffii", "radix aconiti", "radixaconiti", "caowu", "chuanwu", "aconiti carmichaeli", "aconiticarmichaeli", "aconiti kusnezoffii", "aconitikusnezoffii", "kusnezoffii", "carmichaeli", "monkshood", "wolfbane", "ferox", "napellus", "Vatsanabha"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Aconitum">> <<elseif ["Dieffenbachia", "Leopard lily", "dieffenbachia", "leopardlily", "leopard", "lily", "dumb cane", "dumb", "cane", "dumbcane", "mother-in-law's tongue"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Dieffenbachia">> <<elseif ["ephedra", "herba ephedrae", "herbaephedrae", "ephedrae", "ephedrine", "ephedra sinica", "sinica", "ma huang", "mahuang", "ephedrasinica"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Ephedrae">> <<elseif ["olibanum", "frankincense", "Boswellia carteri", "Boswelliacarteri", "Boswelliasacra", "carteri", "sacra"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Frankincense">> <<elseif ["hydrangea", "hydrangeamacrophylla", "hydrangea macrophylla", "macrophylla"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Hydrangea">> <<elseif ["lantana", "lantana camara", "camara", "lantanacamara"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Lantana">> <<elseif ["radix liquiritiae", "radixliquiritiae", "liquiritiae", "liquorice", "licorice", "Glycyrrhiza glabra", "Glycyrrhizaglabra", "Glycyrrhiza", "gan cao", "gancao", "sweet root", "sweetroot", "Glycyrrhizae", "glabra"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Licorice">> <<elseif ["myrrh", "Commiphora myrrha", "Commiphoramyrrha", "myrrha"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Myrrh">> <<elseif ["monstera", "philodendron"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Philodendron">> <<elseif ["rheum", "rhubarb", "Rheum rhabarbarum", "da huang", "dahuang", "Rheumrhabarbarum", "rhabarbarum"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Rhubarb">> <<else>> <<replace "#output">><<= either(["Not found."])>><</replace>> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="output"></span> [[Disclaimer]] [[Back|books]]A mellowed-down version of a plant encyclopedia that offers information on a diverse array of plant species, encompassing their characteristics, ethnobotanical uses and toxicity. //If only you knew what you were looking for...// (Input only one word below) <<textbox "_input" "" autofocus>><<button "Search">> <<set _input to _input.trim()>> <<if ["aconiti", "aconitum", "aconite", "aconitine", "radix aconiti praeparata", "radix aconiti kusnezoffii", "radix aconiti", "radixaconiti", "caowu", "chuanwu", "aconiti carmichaeli", "aconiticarmichaeli", "aconiti kusnezoffii", "aconitikusnezoffii", "kusnezoffii", "carmichaeli", "monkshood", "wolfbane", "ferox", "napellus", "Vatsanabha"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Aconitum.H">> <<elseif ["Dieffenbachia", "Leopard lily", "dieffenbachia", "leopardlily", "leopard", "lily", "dumb cane", "dumb", "cane", "dumbcane", "mother-in-law's tongue"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Dieffenbachia.H">> <<elseif ["ephedra", "herba ephedrae", "herbaephedrae", "ephedrae", "ephedrine", "ephedra sinica", "sinica", "ma huang", "mahuang", "ephedrasinica"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Ephedrae.H">> <<elseif ["olibanum", "frankincense", "Boswellia carteri", "Boswelliacarteri", "Boswelliasacra", "carteri", "sacra"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Frankincense.H">> <<elseif ["hydrangea", "hydrangeamacrophylla", "hydrangea macrophylla", "macrophylla"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Hydrangea.H">> <<elseif ["lantana", "lantana camara", "camara", "lantanacamara"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Lantana.H">> <<elseif ["radix liquiritiae", "radixliquiritiae", "liquiritiae", "liquorice", "licorice", "Glycyrrhiza glabra", "Glycyrrhizaglabra", "Glycyrrhiza", "gan cao", "gancao", "sweet root", "sweetroot", "Glycyrrhizae", "glabra"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Licorice.H">> <<elseif ["myrrh", "Commiphora myrrha", "Commiphoramyrrha", "myrrha"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Myrrh.H">> <<elseif ["monstera", "philodendron"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Philodendron.H">> <<elseif ["rheum", "rhubarb", "Rheum rhabarbarum", "da huang", "dahuang", "Rheumrhabarbarum", "rhabarbarum"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Rhubarb.H">> <<else>> <<replace "#output">><<= either(["Not found."])>><</replace>> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="output"></span> [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.H]] [[Back|books]]A tailored guidebook for high school teachers that provides practical strategies to engage and inspire adolescents, and emphasises technology integration and diverse learning styles. You flip through the pages of the pedagogical resource, looking for any indication of a message - hidden or not - that the victim might have left behind, but there is nothing of interest. You return the book to its original location on the console. [[Back|books]] A comprehensive compilation of captivating photographs of diverse and stunning botanical gardens worldwide, showcasing their unique plant collections, design and the rich histories that make them horticultural treasures. This book must have served as a source of inspiration for its owner. As you flip through the colourful pages, you are reminded of how long it has been since you last travelled to a faraway land. "Time to travel soon, well, after bringing the culprit to justice," you think to yourself. [[Back|books]] A reference text on transformative teaching methods, with a focus on incorporating technology and motivational psychology to foster dynamic classrooms and encourage active student participation. You flip through the pages of the pedagogical tome, half-expecting a cryptic note to fall out, but that does not happen. You place the book back on the console after convincing yourself that it will not offer you more with regards to the case. [[Back|books]] <h2>//Aconitum// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _aconitum2 to true>>\ A perennial herb often grown as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful blue to dark purple flowers. Flowering period: Summer or autumn Position: Sun or partial shade Propagation: By division or seed Soil: Well-drained, evenly moist, fertile garden soil Caution: All parts of the plant should be handled with protective gloves. [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Ephedra sinica//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _ephedra2 to true>>\ An evergreen shrub with scale-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers, thriving in arid and sandy environments. Flowering period: Spring and Summer Position: Sun Propagation: Seed Soil: Well-drained, dry or moist [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Philodendron// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _philodendron2 to true>>\ Widely cultivated as houseplants. Comes in climbing or upright varieties. Grows well in mild climates. Position: Part sun, part shade Propagation: Stem cuttings Soil: Moist, well-drained soil with high organic matter [[Back|Green Fingers 101]] <h2>//Hydrangea macrophylla//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _hydrangea2 to true>>\ An ornamental shrub cultivated for its large showy blooms. Flowering period: Spring and summer Position: Partial or deep shade Propagation: Stem cuttings or layering Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; soil acidity influences colour of flowers [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Lantana camara//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _lantana2 to true>>\ A perennial shrub that produces brightly colored flowers. Foliage has a distinct, pungent aroma. Grows well in warm temperatures. Position: Full sun Propagation: Stem cuttings Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Dieffenbachia// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _dieffenbachia2 to true>>\ A perennial herbaceous plant, with some species widely cultivated as houseplants. Responds well to hot temperatures and dry climates. Position: Indirect or medium sunlight Propagation: Cane cuttings, stem tip cuttings Soil: Moderately moist, but well-aerated loose soil Caution: Wear gloves when handling. [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Commiphora myrrha//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _myrrh2 to true>>\ Common names: Myrrh A spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree. Not usually cultivated, mostly harvested from the wild. Flowering period: Late spring, early summer Position: Full sun Propagation: Hardwood cuttings Soil: Well-drained, shallow soil, often found over limestone [[Back|Green Fingers 101]] <h2>//Glycyrrhiza glabra//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _licorice2 to true>>\ A flowering, herbaceous perennial legume. Position: Full sun or part shade Propagation: Seed or root cuttings Soil: Well-drained, deep, slightly sandy soil [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Boswellia carteri//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _frankincense2 to true>>\ Synonym: //B. sacra// Common names: Frankincense, olibanum Grows best in warm climates. Flowering period: Spring Soil: Well-drained rocky soil [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]<h2>//Rheum rhabarbarum//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _rhubarb2 to true>>\ A hard perennial with large leaves and pink, red or green leaf stalks that are used for food. Flowering period: Spring Position: Sun Propagation: Seed or division Soil: Moist, well-drained soil [[Back|Green Fingers 101]] <h2>//Aconitum// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _aconitum to true>>\ \ Examples of species in this genus: //A. carmichaeli, A. ferox, A. kusnezoffii, A. napellus// Common names: Monkshood (//A. napellus//), wolfsbane (//A. napellus//), chuanwu (//A. carmichaeli//), caowu (//A. kusnezoffii//), Vatsanabha (//A. ferox//) Description: - Leaves: dark green, no stipules; palmate or deeply palmately lobed with five to seven segments - Stem: tall, erect - Flowers: racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow or pink flowers with numerous stamens - Fruit: an aggregate of follicles (dry, many-seeded structures) Uses: - Ayurveda: Fever, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-rheumatic - Homeopathy: Fever with chills, anxiety, restlessness - Traditional Chinese medicine: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory; root tubers of //A. carmichaeli// (chuanwu) and //A. kusnezoffii// (caowu) are used (recommended dosage: 1.5 to 3 g/day) - Others: As poison for hunting Toxicity: - Roots must be processed by boiling or steaming prior to consumption to reduce toxicity. - Toxicity is attributed to the presence of aconitine and related alkaloids. - Toxicity has been reported from consuming 7 g or more of roots. - Symptoms of toxicity with oral ingestion of aconitine: ** Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain ** Neurological: numbness and tingling, muscle weakness ** Cardiovascular: low blood pressure, palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm ** Death - Onset of toxicity symptoms: 15 minutes to 2 hours after ingestion. - There is no antidote available for aconitine poisoning. Affected individuals are given supportive care. <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedAconitum is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasVisitedAconitum to true>><</if>> [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<</nobr>><h2>//Dieffenbachia// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _dieffenbachia to true>>\ \ Common names: Dumb cane, leopard lily, mother-in-law’s tongue Description: - A perennial herbaceous plant. - Leaves: Simple, alternate with white spots and flecks. Some species may have thick broad leaves that are a combination of green, white and yellow in colour. - Flowers: Occasional pale green flowers - Stem: Straight Uses: - Ornamental as houseplants Toxicity: Contain calcium oxalate crystals which can cause intense numbing, oral irritation, drooling and swelling. Exposure of sap to skin or eyes may cause redness, irritation and swelling. Prolonged contact with mucosa can cause severe pain lasting for days to weeks. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<h2>//Glycyrrhiza glabra//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _licorice to true>>\ \ Common names: Licorice, sweet root, gancao Description: - A herbaceous perennial legume - Height: 1 m - Leaves: Pinnate - Flowers: Purple to pale whitish blue in a loose inflorescence - Fruit: Oblong pod with several seeds Uses: - As flavouring - In food - Traditionally used for various medical conditions, such as peptic ulcers and reflux, cough, asthma (orally); skin problems (external use) - Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): Root and rhizome are used to relive spasm and pain in abdomen and limbs; tonify heart and spleen qi (a TCM concept which is loosely translated to “vital force”); harmonise property of medicines; relieve cough and shortness of breath; usual dose (root): 3 to 10 g Toxicity: Contains glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Consumption of excessive glycyrrhizin from licorice can cause fluid retention, low potassium levels, and high blood pressure. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<h2>//Ephedra sinica//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _ephedra to true>>\ \ Common names: Ephedra, ma huang Description: - Everrgreen shrub - Height: 0.3 m to over 1 m - Leaves: Small, scaly - Flowers: Small, fused in pairs at the base - Fruit: Red, berrylike false fruit Uses: - Tea beverage - Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese medicine: anti-pyretic, diuretic, anti-malarial, also for cough and colds Toxicity: Contains the alkaloid ephedrine, a central nervous system stimulant which has been associated with cases of heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, stroke, convulsions, and sudden death. Adverse symptoms occur between 30 minutes to two hours after ingesting excessive quantities. When taken as a herb, the dose should not exceed 10 g to minimise risk of adverse effects. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<h2>//Boswellia carteri//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _frankincense to true>>\ \ Synonym: //B. sacra// Common names: Frankincense, olibanum Description: - Height: Up to 6 m - Leaves: Dark green compound leaves, cluster at tips of branches - Flowers: Crowded axillary inflorescences; five cream-coloured petals, 10 stamens - Trees start producing resin at about eight to 10 years old. Bark is tapped for resin from which the essential oil is obtained. Uses: - As fragrance in perfumes or aromatherapy - As incense for religious ceremonies - Traditional Chinese medicine: anti-bacterial, blood-moving uses; pain relief, promote blood circulation (can be used externally or orally) [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<h2>//Hydrangea macrophylla//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _hydrangea to true>>\ \ Description: - A deciduous flowering shrub - Height: up to 2 m to 3 m - Leaves: Opposite, simply, generally serrated; membranous, orbicular to elliptic and acuminate - Flowers: Large inflorescences of various colours from blue, pink to white; each flower has 4 to 5 petals - Fruit: Subglobose capsule with numerous tiny light brown seeds - Emits a delicate fragrance. Uses: - For landscaping - Traditional Chinese medicine: anti-malarial (flowers, leaves, roots) Toxicity: All parts of the plant are toxic. Symptoms from ingestion include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Skin contact can cause rash, dermatitis or irritation. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<h2>//Lantana camara//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _lantana to true>>\ \ Common name: Lantana Description: - A perennial flowering shrub - Height: Typically 2 m - Leaves: Broadly ovate, simple, opposite, releases strong odour when crushed - Flowers: Variety of colours. Small, tubular-shaped, four-lobed; grouped in clusters at the end of the stalk - Fruit: Small berries, changes from green to dark purple when ripe Uses: - As an ornamental plant - As an antimicrobial, insecticidal, anti-pyretic, analgesic Toxicity: Green unripe fruits are toxic to humans. The major toxins in this plant are lantadene A and B. Leaves may cause contact dermatitis. Ingestion of flowers, fruits and leaves may cause vomiting, diarrhea, breathing problems and liver failure. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]] <h2>//Commiphora myrrha//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _myrrh to true>>\ \ Common names: Myrrh Description: - Spiny shrub or tree - Height: 5 m - Leaves: Greyish-green, papery texture; oblong or oval shaped; alternate with three leaflets in a pinnately compound arrangement - Flowers: Yellow-red, dioecious, tiny, oval-shaped - Fruit: Smooth and brown, same size as flowers. Uses: - As incense, flavouring or fragrance - Historically used as an insect repellent or for embalming the dead - Used externally for mouth ulcers, wounds and boils. - Used orally as an emmenagogue and anti-spasmodic. - Traditional Chinese medicine: Usually combined with frankincense for traumatic injuries, swelling and pain [[Back|Handbook of Plants]] <h2>//Philodendron// spp.</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _philodendron to true>>\ \ Common name: Philodendron Description: - Height: 0.3 to 1 m - Leaves: Large, alternating, glossy; many colour variations; also many shape variations such as heart, oval, spear-shaped, lobed or deeply cut - Fruit: White, yellow, or orange berries Uses: - Ornamental as houseplants - Berries consumed in some communities - As a stun poison for fishing Toxicity: Contain calcium oxalate crystals which can cause intense numbing, oral irritation, drooling and swelling. Exposure of sap to skin or eyes may cause redness, irritation and swelling. Prolonged contact with mucosa can cause severe pain lasting for days to weeks. However, risk of death is extremely low if ingested by the average adult. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]] <h2>//Rheum rhabarbarum//</h2><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _rhubarb to true>>\ \ Common names: Rhubarb, da huang Description: - A perennial herb. - Height: 0.5 m to over 1 m - Leaves: Large, textured, triangular; inedible; emerge from crown buds - Flowers: Small, grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences - Stalks: Thick and succulent; color varies from crimson red to light green Uses: - In food (stalks) - Traditional Chinese medicine: Roots (da huang) are used as a laxative Toxicity: Leaves are toxic as they contain oxalic acid and anthraquinone glycosides. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]] The once-crisp, ruby-red stalks of the rhubarb have lost their vitality. The leaves droop wearily, their edges curling in a silent plea for hydration. [[Return|Balcony]]<<results>> The leaves of the leopard lily (also known as dieffenbachia), once a mosaic of rich green shades with vibrant patterns of light yellow and white that emerge from the centre veins, have started to turn yellow. [[Return|Balcony]]<<results>>The hydrangea is clearly unwell, bearing the weight of its sagging mophead-like clusters of blossoms. The petals that once wore a captivating gradient of pink, blue and purple hues have started to brown, and its leaves have lost their turgor. [[Return|Balcony]]<<results>>The philodendron's heart-shaped leaves droop with a palpable fatigue. What used to be lush green and adorned with random pseudo-paint splashes of light yellow and white are now dulled. [[Return|Balcony]]<<if $hasVisitedPhilodendron is false>><<set $hasVisitedPhilodendron to true>><</if>><<results>>This game contains information related to health and medical topics solely for entertainment purposes only. The content provided has been //highly simplified//, and is ''not'' intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The creators, developers and publishers of this game do not endorse or promote self-diagnosis or self-treatment of any kind. The creators, developers and publishers of this game are not responsible for any health-related decisions made based on information within the game. [[Back|Green Fingers 101]]This game contains information related to health and medical topics solely for entertainment purposes only. The content provided has been //highly simplified//, and is ''not'' intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The creators, developers and publishers of this game do not endorse or promote self-diagnosis or self-treatment of any kind. The creators, developers and publishers of this game are not responsible for any health-related decisions made based on information within the game. [[Back|Handbook of Plants]]<<if $hasMetEthan is false>>The team manages to locate Ethan. The following conversation is a record of the interview. You: Hi Mr Cody, thank you for coming. We would like you to assist us with identifying a body. Do you recognise the body in the photograph? (You show him a photograph of the victim.) Ethan: No... No... No... This can't be... It's my mom... What on earth happened?! (He becomes increasingly volatile.) You: We found her body in her apartment after a call from her neighbour regarding a stench coming from her unit. <<linkappend "Could you tell us where you were between 5 to 6 December?">> Ethan: Wait a minute. Are you accusing me of murdering my mother?! You: We're just trying to establish everyone's whereabouts during that period. Where were you a week ago, and can anyone vouch for your presence? Ethan: This is ridiculous! I was at Krabi for a climbing trip since the 4th. Only returned this morning. You can check my boarding passes - they're still in my luggage. You police should be focusing your efforts on finding the culprit rather than wasting my time. You: Rest assured we will get to the bottom of this. <<linkreplace "When did you last see your mother alive?">>When did you last see your mother alive? Ethan: I visited her at her place two weeks ago. You: Do you often visit your mother? Ethan: Not really. Maybe once every few months? I'm having some work-related difficulties so I haven't had the time to visit. But if I do, I will usually drop her a text before heading over. [[Next|Son2]]<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>>\ You: Hi Mr Cody, thank you for coming. We would like you to assist us with identifying a body. Do you recognise the body in the photograph? (You show him a photograph of the victim.) Ethan: No... No... No... This can't be... It's my mom... What on earth happened?! (He becomes increasingly volatile.) You: We found her body in her apartment after a call from her neighbour regarding a stench coming from her unit. Could you tell us where you were between 4 to 6 December? Ethan: Wait a minute. Are you accusing me of murdering my mother?! You: We're just trying to establish everyone's whereabouts during that period. Where were you a week ago, and can anyone vouch for your presence? Ethan: This is ridiculous! I was at Krabi for a climbing trip since the 4th. Only returned this morning. You can check my boarding passes - they're still in my luggage. You police should be focusing your efforts on finding the culprit rather than wasting my time. You: Rest assured we will get to the bottom of this. When did you last see your mother alive? Ethan: I visited her at her place two weeks ago. You: Do you often visit your mother? Ethan: Not really. Perhaps once every few months? I'm having some work-related difficulties so I haven't had the time to visit. But if I do, I will usually drop her a text before heading over. [[Next|Son2]]<</if>><<if $hasMetElizabeth is false>>\ The team manages to locate Elizabeth. The following conversation is a record of the interview. You: Good afternoon, Mrs Gregson. Thank you for agreeing to meet us. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Elizabeth: I'll do my best to help, but I don't know much about what happened. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. To start, can you tell us about your relationship with Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: We used to run a small business together, a tuition centre. It was going well for a while, but we had creative differences and <<linkappend "decided to part ways about nine years ago.">> You: Creative differences, you say? Were there any disputes or conflicts during the separation? Elizabeth: It was a tough decision, but we managed to settle things amicably. We divided the assets and went our separate ways. I haven't had much contact with Pauline since. You: We understand that emotions can run high in business matters. Have you been in touch with Ms Pereira recently, leading up to the incident? Elizabeth: No, not at all. Like I said, we've kept our distance. I've been focusing on advising the new leaders in my company and spending more time with my family, now that I've retired. You: We have information that suggests you might have been treated unfairly by Ms Pereira during the time of your joint business venture. <<linkreplace "Do you have anything to say to that?">> Elizabeth: Well, truth be told, I was extremely furious when I learnt that she stole my idea of starting a new business firm in educational technology. We became competitors, but her company only lasted a few years. Mine is still going strong today. You: Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Elizabeth: I was away on a holiday in South America with my family since the 1st. We were at Argentina during those two days. We only returned two days ago. You: Is there any one who can corroborate that? Elizabeth: Well, I can send you the photos taken on the trip. They're on my phone. You: Thank you, that would be very helpful. Do you have any knowledge of anyone who might want to harm Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: I can't think of anyone specific. Back then, our business was relatively small, and we didn't have any major conflicts with clients or competitors. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. We'll reach out to you again if we have more questions. //(Elizabeth Gregson's trip photographs are kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)// <<set $hasMetElizabeth to true>><<set $clues += 1>> Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]].<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: Good afternoon, Mrs Gregson. Thank you for agreeing to meet us. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Elizabeth: I'll do my best to help, but I don't know much about what happened. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. To start, can you tell us about your relationship with Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: We used to run a small business together, a tuition centre. It was going well for a while, but we had creative differences and decided to part ways about nine years ago. You: Creative differences, you say? Were there any disputes or conflicts during the separation? Elizabeth: It was a tough decision, but we managed to settle things amicably. We divided the assets and went our separate ways. I haven't had much contact with Pauline since. You: We understand that emotions can run high in business matters. Have you been in touch with Ms Pereira recently, leading up to the incident? Elizabeth: No, not at all. Like I said, we've kept our distance. I've been focusing on advising the new leaders in my company and spending more time with my family, now that I've retired. You: We have information that suggests you might have been treated unfairly by Ms Pereira during the time of your joint business venture. Do you have anything to say to that? Elizabeth: Well, truth be told, I was extremely furious when I learnt that she stole my idea of starting a new business firm in educational technology. We became competitors, but her company only lasted a few years. Mine is still going strong today. You: Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Elizabeth: I was away on a holiday in South America with my family since the 1st. We were at Argentina during those two days. We only returned two days ago. You: Is there any one who can corroborate that? Elizabeth: Well, I can send you the photos taken on the trip. They're on my phone. You: Thank you, that would be very helpful. Do you have any knowledge of anyone who might want to harm Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: I can't think of anyone specific. Back then, our business was relatively small, and we didn't have any major conflicts with clients or competitors. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. We'll reach out to you again if we have more questions. Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene][$hasMetElizabeth to true]].<</if>> <<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _wardrobe to true>>\ The oak wardrobe has a smooth wooden exterior with a minimalistic design. The slightly worn handles blend seamlessly with the wardrobe's clean lines. <<if $hasVisitedwardrobe is false>>\ <<linkreplace "Open the wardrobe.">>Inside the wardrobe were what one would expect to see: tailored blouses and hand-knit cardigans nestled beside delicate pyjamas, skirts, pants and jeans. There is a [[drawer|wardrobe drawer]] at the bottom. Stuck on the inner door surface is a singular [[photograph]].<<set $hasVisitedwardrobe to true>><</linkreplace>> <<else>>Inside the wardrobe were what one would expect to see: tailored blouses and hand-knit cardigans nestled beside delicate pyjamas, skirts, pants and jeans. There is a [[drawer|wardrobe drawer]] at the bottom. Stuck on the inner door surface is a singular [[photograph]]. <</if>>\ Back to the [[master room|Master Room]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _diningtable to true>> \ On the table is a sheet of [[paper]] with words printed on the back, and a small clay vase with a dried eryngium. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _cabinet to true>> \ The lower rack contains a few pots and pans. The upper rack contains a few cups, plates and bowls beside a tray containing soy sauce, canola oil, salt and pepper. From the looks of it, it is highly unlikely these were tampered with. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _fridge to true>> \ There are two sticky notes stuck on the fridge door - one [[yellow]], and the other [[pink]]. Inside the fridge compartment are a small pack of [[cheese|camembert]], a stainless steel [[pot]] and two cartons of [[milk]]. The top freezer compartment contains hermetically-sealed packs of frozen cod fish and chicken thighs, which, from your experience, are unnecessary to sample. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _bottomdrawer to true>> \ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is false>>Inside this drawer are some <<linkappend "medications.">> The medications are kept in palm-sized boxes and medium-sized ziplock bags, such as those given from a dispensary. You look at the medication labels: Ventolin 100 mcg Inhaler Inhale 1 to 2 puffs when necessary. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 2 August 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Seretide 25mcg/125mcg Inhaler Inhale 2 puffs twice a day. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 2 August 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Enalapril 5 mg tablets Take 1 tablet a day. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Paracetamol 500 mg tablets Take 2 tablets three times a day when necessary. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Simvastatin 20 mg tablets Take 1 tablet every night. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic The last box seems to be a Chinese medicinal product with the name (in Chinese characters) "Kuài sù jiě tòng dì guó pèi fāng". It is unlabelled. <<if $hasVisitedmeds is false>><<linkreplace "Send samples for analysis">>Samples have been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedmeds to true>><<set $clues += 1>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Samples have been sent for analysis.\<</if>><<set $hasVisitedmeds to true>><</linkappend>><<else>>\ Inside this drawer are some medications. The medications are kept in palm-sized boxes and medium-sized ziplock bags, such as those given from a dispensary. You look at the medication labels: Ventolin 100 mcg Inhaler Inhale 1 to 2 puffs when necessary. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 2 August 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Seretide 25mcg/125mcg Inhaler Inhale 2 puffs twice a day. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 2 August 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Enalapril 5 mg tablets Take 1 tablet a day. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Paracetamol 500 mg tablets Take 2 tablets three times a day when necessary. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic Simvastatin 20 mg tablets Take 1 tablet every night. Name of patient: Pauline Pereira Date: 14 October 2023 An Apple A Day Clinic The last box seems to be a Chinese medicinal product with the name (in Chinese characters) "Kuài sù jiě tòng dì guó pèi fāng". It is unlabelled. <<if $hasVisitedmeds is false>><<linkreplace "Send samples for analysis">>Samples have been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedmeds to true>><</linkreplace>>\ <<else>>Samples have been sent for analysis.\<</if>><</if>> Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _topdrawer to true>> \ A moderate array of cutlery is kept in this drawer. Although half expecting to find a bloodied knife, you surmise that there is no murder weapon in sight. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _pot to true>> \ A stainless steel pot containing a clear brown liquid. There is some fine residue at the bottom of the liquid. You reminisce about a case many years ago before you entered the police force. The crime scene had been combed thoroughly (and multiple times at that), and yet the physical evidence and statements taken all pointed to the wrong suspect, well, at least one whom you felt was wrongfully convicted. At this point, you wonder whether any of the samples you obtain are going to amount to something significant. <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedpot is false>><<linkreplace "Send liquid and residue samples for analysis">>Pot samples have been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedpot to true>><<set $clues += 1>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Pot samples have been sent for analysis.<</if>><</nobr>> [[Return|fridge]]The contents of the note are scrawled in pencil: <div class="pink"> Brew 37 g in 1 litre of water as a broth for two hours, consume 200 ml in the morning</div> <<if $hasPinkClue is false>>//(This item is kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)//<<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasPinkClue to true>><</if>> [[Return|fridge]] The contents of the note are scrawled in ink: <div class="yellow"> Son 221-9382-394</div> <<if $hasYellowNote is false>>//(This item is kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)//<<set $hasYellowNote to true>><</if>> [[Return|fridge]] <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _sink to true>> \ An unwashed [[plate]] and a [[cup]] lie in the sink. Were these neglected due to a surprise attack from an unforeseen threat? Was the threat known or unknown to the victim? You ponder the silent testimony of these artifacts. Next to the sink faucet is a small [[plastic bag]], presumably for food waste. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _sinkcab to true>>\ The sink cabinet contains cleaning agents and tools. There is a bottle of bleach, a bottle of dishwashing liquid, a bag of white powder, a multi-purpose disinfectant solution, sponges, microfibre cloths and rubber gloves. <<if $hasVisitedsinkcab is false>>You open the bag of white powder and <<linkappend "smell it.">> A hint of lavender infuses your nostrils. Still, you decide not to take chances. <<linkreplace "Send sample of white powder for analysis">>Sample has been sent for analysis. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<<set $hasVisitedsinkcab to true>><</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>>Sample has been sent for analysis. Back to the [[kitchen|Kitchen]].<</if>><<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _plate to true>>\ A white, glossy plate with some food remnants. You feel like you're on to something. Was this the victim's last meal? Was there poison in it? If the killer was known to the victim, was this //their// meal before doing the evil deed? You embrace the adrenaline rush as the many unanswered questions flash through your analytical mind. //The mystery deepens...// <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedplate is false>><<linkreplace "Send sample of food remnants for analysis">>Sample has been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedplate to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Sample has been sent for analysis.<</if>><</nobr>> [[Return|sink]]<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _cup to true>> \ A white porcelain cup with an intricately crafted handle. There is some light brown liquid in the cup that looks like tea. You recall a case of yours involving a mad granny who murdered her family by serving them arsenic-laced tea over the span of several years. If not for your astute skills of deduction and the belief that no stone should be left unturned, the killer would have gotten away scot-free. You determine that it shall never happen under your watch. <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedcup is false>><<linkreplace "Send sample for analysis">>Sample has been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedcup to true>><<set $clues += 1>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Sample has been sent for analysis.<</if>><</nobr>> [[Return|sink]]<<if $hasVisitedRecipe is false>>You flip the paper over. <<set $hasVisitedRecipe to true>><</if>>The contents of the paper are printed in black ink: <b>Rhubarb Cabbage Egg Drop Soup</b> Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 cups rhubarb, chopped 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional) Instructions: 1. In a pot, bring chicken or vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add chopped rhubarb, shredded cabbage and sliced onion to the simmering broth. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 3. While stirring soup gently, slowly pour beaten eggs into pot in a steady stream. Eggs will cook and form delicate ribbons. 4. Once eggs are cooked, give soup a final gentle stir to incorporate them evenly. 5. Season the soup with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. 6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions. 7. Serve hot. <<if $hasRecipe is false>>//(This item is kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)//<<set $hasRecipe to true>><</if>> [[Return|dining table]] <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _photograph to true>> \ The photograph shows a man, a woman and a boy at a beach. The worn edges and faded colors of the photograph suggest the passage of time; based on the date stamp, the photograph was taken more than thirty years ago. The man's face is cropped out, while the woman wears a faint smile on her face. The boy, positioned between them, has a playful yet shy expression, somewhat reminiscent of the innocence of childhood. //(This item is kept in the inventory, which can be accessed via the Case File.)// <<set $hasGotPhoto to true>>[[Return|wardrobe]]<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _wardrobedrawer to true>> \ <<if $hasVisitedWdrawer is false>>Inside the drawer is a <<linkappend "wallet">> (which contains an identification card with the name "Pauline Pereira" and about 80 dollars worth of bills in various denominations)<</linkappend>> and a transparent plastic box containing several exquisite necklaces and brooches. <<set $hasVisitedWdrawer to true>>\ <<else>>Inside the drawer is a wallet (which contains an identification card with the name "Pauline Pereira" and about 80 dollars worth of bills in various denominations) and a transparent plastic box containing several exquisite brooches, earrings and necklaces. <</if>> [[Return|wardrobe]]<<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _vanity to true>> <<if $unlockedPhone is false>>\ The black wooden vanity has a smooth but well-worn surface. On the tabletop are some trinkets and accessories, a small gold-framed mirror, a brown hairbrush and a [[smartphone]]. [[Return|wardrobe]] <<else>>\ The black wooden vanity has a smooth but well-worn surface. On the tabletop are some trinkets and accessories, a small gold-framed mirror, a brown hairbrush and a [[smartphone|smartphone.unlocked]]. [[Return|wardrobe]] <</if>><<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _smartphone to true>>\ <<if $hasVisitedPhone is false>><<set $hasVisitedPhone to true>><</if>>An Android phone. Not the latest model, but still in the market. It does not have biometric recognition features. <<if $hasVictimidentified is true and $hasMetEthan2 is false>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by Pauline Pereira with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. //(This item is kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)// Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>><<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>><</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span>\ <<elseif $hasVictimidentified is false and $hasMetEthan2 is false>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by an elderly woman with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. //(This item is kept in the inventory, which can be accessed via the Case File.)// Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>> <<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span> <<elseif $hasVictimidentified is true and $hasMetEthan2 is true>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by Pauline Pereira with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>> <<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span> <</if>>\ \ Back to the [[master room|Master Room]].<<results>>Whom do you want to contact? //(Input only either a phone number, first name, or one word)// <<textbox "_input" "" autofocus>><<button "Search">> <<if ["ethan", "ethancody", "221-9382-394", "2219382394"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Ethan.call">> <<elseif ["elizabeth", "elizabethgregson", "gregson", "2336498288", "233-6498-288"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Elizabeth.call">> <<elseif ["serenity", "nursing", "nursing home", "255-3922-700", "2553922700", "serenityhome", "serenitynursing", "home", "nursinghome", "serenitynursinghome"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Serenity.call">> <<elseif ["jean", "shelley", "jeanshelley", "219-1927-565", "2191927565"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Jean.call">> <<elseif ["apple", "anappleaday", "clinic", "jenny", "254-9452-416", "2549452416"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "Clinic.call">> <<elseif ["cody"].includes(_input.toLowerCase())>> <<goto "firstnameonly">> <<else>> <<replace "#output">><<= either(["No such contact."])>><</replace>> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="output"></span> [[Back|smartphone.unlocked]]''Text messages'' [[An Apple A Day|Clinic.text]] [[Ethan|Ethan.text]] [[Express Courier|Delivery.text]] [[Back|smartphone.unlocked]] There are only photos of plants at different stages of growth and selfies stored in the phone album. [[Back|smartphone.unlocked]] There were only three texts sent this year: <<linkreplace "''27 November''">><div class="sms">''27 November'' //6:35 pm// Ethan: Hi Mom, will be at your place for dinner tomorrow, if you're in. Bought something for you by the way. //6:43 pm// Pauline: Ok see you </div><</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "''5 July''">><div class="sms">''5 July'' //5:44 pm// Ethan: Will you be home on Friday? Thinking of going over for dinner. //6:15 pm// Pauline: Yes I'll be at home. See you </div><</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "''20 April''">><div class="sms">''20 April'' //8:21 pm// Ethan: Hi Mom, will be going over for dinner tomorrow. You'll be home? //9:10 pm// Pauline: Yes, see you</div><</linkreplace>> [[Back|Text Messages]] ''Serenity: 255-3922-700''<<if $hasNHClue is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasNHClue to true>><</if>> <<if $hasMetNH is false>>You call the number from your work phone. Nursing home receptionist: Maureen from Serenity. How may I assist you? You: Hi, Ms Maureen. I'm calling from the police. We'd like to make some enquiries about a resident. (After a few moments of background checks done by the nursing home receptionist...) Nursing home receptionist: Which resident do you need information about? You: Mr James Cody. Nursing home receptionist: Oh, James Cody. Yes, he's been here for some years. You: I see. Can you confirm his current health status? Nursing home receptionist: He has been suffering from dementia for several years now. Unfortunately, his condition has since progressed over the past year, and <<linkappend "he has become bed-bound and non-communicative.">> You: Has Mr Cody had any recent visitors over the past month? Nursing home receptionist: He hasn't had any ever since he was a resident here. It's really quite sad. You: May I know who brought him to the nursing home? Nursing home receptionist: It was a hospital referral. He made a lasting power of attorney after he was diagnosed with dementia. Turned out he had enough financially to provide for his own nursing home expenses. You: Thank you, Ms Maureen. I appreciate your cooperation. If there are any further developments or if you think of anything that might be relevant, please don't hesitate to contact us. Nursing home receptionist: Will do. If you need any more assistance, feel free to call. <<set $hasMetNH to true>> [[Back|Contacts]]<</linkappend>> <<else>>\ You call the number from your work phone. Nursing home receptionist: Maureen from Serenity. How may I assist you? You: Hi, Ms Maureen. I'm calling from the police. We'd like to make some enquiries about a resident. (After a few moments of background checks done by the nursing home receptionist...) Nursing home receptionist: Which resident do you need information about? You: Mr James Cody. Nursing home receptionist: Oh, James Cody. Yes, he's been here for some years. You: I see. Can you confirm his current health status? Nursing home receptionist: He has been suffering from dementia for several years now. Unfortunately, his condition has since progressed over the past year, and he has become bed-bound and non-communicative. You: Has Mr Cody had any recent visitors over the past month? Nursing home receptionist: He hasn't had any ever since he was a resident here. It's really quite sad. You: May I know who brought him to the nursing home? Nursing home receptionist: It was a hospital referral. He made a lasting power of attorney after he was diagnosed with dementia. Turned out he had enough financially to provide for his own nursing home expenses. You: Thank you, Ms Maureen. I appreciate your cooperation. If there are any further developments or if you think of anything that might be relevant, please don't hesitate to contact us. Nursing home receptionist: Will do. If you need any more assistance, feel free to call. [[Back|Contacts]]<</if>>''Jean: 219-1927-565'' Since you have already made contact with Jean Shelley, to ask her about other topics, you can interview her under "Interview Suspects" from the sidebar. [[Back|Contacts]]''Elizabeth: 233-6498-288'' Since you have already made contact with Elizabeth Gregson, to ask her about other topics, you can interview her under "Interview Suspects" from the sidebar. [[Back|Contacts]]''Ethan: 221-9382-394'' Since you have already made contact with Ethan Cody, to ask him about other topics, you can interview him under "Interview Suspects" from the sidebar. [[Back|Contacts]]You can't reach this person yet as you do not have enough information on him. Keep investigating! <<if $hasClickedJames is false>><<set $hasClickedJames to true>><</if>> [[Return|Son.Photo]] <div class="file">''Jean Shelley'' Age: 52 years old Sex: Female Height: 150 cm Hair: Dark brown, wavy, long Relationship to victim: Immediate neighbour (10B) Called the police regarding foul smell from victim's apartment - Victim was last seen on 4 December - Victim mostly kept to herself and was reserved by nature - Victim seldom had visitors other than her son - Victim's son last visited the victim two weeks prior to the incident <<if $hasMetJean2 is true>>\ - Was at home alone between 5 to 6 December<</if>>\ <<if $hasJeanMedsClue is true>> - Recommended the victim traditional medicine for pain relief<</if>> <<if $hasMetJeanLantana is true>>\ - Not aware of any neighbourly disputes involving victim<</if>></div>\ <div class="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><div class="file">''Ethan Cody'' Age 45 years old Sex: Male Height: 175 cm Hair: None (bald) Relationship to victim: son - Owner of a climbing gym - Rarely visits the victim - Texts to inform victim before heading over for visits - Last visited the victim two weeks ago - Was out of town for a climbing trip from Dec 4 to 12 - His gym is being forced to closed as he is unable to pay higher rent - Recently took a huge loan to fund a new business venture - Unsure if victim made a will - Stands to inherit if victim dies intestate <<if $hasMetEthan2 is true>>\ - Victim's phone passcode: 020504 - Parents divorced some three decades ago - Reason for parents' divorce: Domestic violence - Father has dementia and lives in a nursing home <</if>><<if $hasMetEthan3 is true>>\ - Victim was unable to read Mandarin - Victim had an ongoing dispute with neighbour living upstairs about cigarette ashes falling on her plants in the balcony<</if>> <<if $hasMetEthanLantana is true>>\ - Gave the victim a stem cutting of //Lantana camara// when he came by two weeks ago - Not knowledgeable about plants and did not know that lantana is toxic<</if>></div>\ <div class="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><div class="file">''Elizabeth Gregson'' Age: 68 years old Sex: Female Height: 167 cm Hair: Black, short, straight Relationship to victim: Ex-business partner - Retired; previously a managing director of a company specialising in educational technology - Fell out with victim as victim "stole her idea and started her own business" - Lost touch with victim since the dissolution of their joint business venture - Was on a holiday in South America with family since December 1; returned two days ago</div> <div class ="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><div class="file">''Alfred Andrews'' Age: 69 years old Sex: Male Height: 167 cm Hair: Dark brown, short, curly Relationship to victim: Neighbour living right above the victim's apartment (11A) - Had an ongoing dispute with victim about cigarette ashes falling on victim's plants in the balcony - Arguments were more frequent when victim first moved in several years ago - Claimed that there were no recent arguments and that victim seemed to have mellowed down over the years - Was at home alone between 5 to 6 December <<if $hasMetAlfredLantana is true>>\ - Does not know anything about lantana nor plants in general<</if>> </div> <div class="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><div class="file">''Serenity Nursing Home'' - The victim's ex-husband, James Cody, is a long-term resident in the home. - James has dementia that progressed over the past year; he is non-communicative. - James has not had any visitors since he became a resident at the home. - James made a lasting power of attorney after his dementia diagnosis, with instructions to be taken care of in a nursing home. </div> <div class="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><<if $hasVisitedDeliverytext is false>><<linkreplace "''4 December, 9:02 pm''">><div class="sms">''4 December, 9:02 pm'' Your order from The Health Herbarium has been delivered to your mailbox. Thank you for using Express Courier! <<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasVisitedDeliverytext to true>></div><</linkreplace>> <<else>>\ <<linkreplace "''4 December, 9:02 pm''">><div class="sms">''4 December, 9:02 pm'' Your order from The Health Herbarium has been delivered to your mailbox. Thank you for using Express Courier! </div><</linkreplace>> <</if>>\ [[Back|Text Messages]]<<if $hasVisitedClinictext is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasVisitedClinictext to true>><</if>>\ Only the two most recent texts this year are shown as the ones preceding these are similar: <<linkreplace "''12 October, 11:45 am''">><div class="sms">''12 October, 11:45 am'' Hi Pauline, This is a friendly reminder from An Apple A Day Clinic about your upcoming doctor's appointment scheduled for 14 October. Date: 14 October 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Please remember to bring any relevant medical records or documents, and arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in process. If you have any questions or need to reschedule, feel free to contact us by replying to this text. Your health is important to us, and we appreciate your commitment to your well-being. We look forward to seeing you. </div><</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "''30 July, 11:35 am''">><div class="sms">''30 July, 11:35 am'' Hi Pauline, This is a friendly reminder from An Apple A Day Clinic about your upcoming doctor's appointment scheduled for 2 August. Date: 2 August 2023 Time: 1:00 pm Please remember to bring any relevant medical records or documents, and arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in process. If you have any questions or need to reschedule, feel free to contact us by replying to this text. Your health is important to us, and we appreciate your commitment to your well-being. We look forward to seeing you. </div><</linkreplace>> [[Back|Text Messages]] ''An Apple A Day: 254-9452-416'' <<if $hasMetClinic is false>> You call the number from your work phone. Clinic assistant: Good day. This is Jenny from An Apple A Day. How may I help you? You: Hello Ms Jenny. We're the police, and we'd like to make some enquiries about a patient from your clinic. (After a few moments of background checks done by the clinic assistant...) Clinic assistant: Which patient would that be? You: Ms Pauline Pereira. <<linkappend "Could you tell us when her most recent visit was and the purpose of her visit?">> Clinic assistant: Let me see... Her two most recent visits were on the 2 August and 14 October. The August appointment was a follow-up with the respiratory specialist, and the October appointment was a follow-up with the general practitioner. She has been a regular patient with us for several years now. You: Were there any changes made to her medications during the two visits? Clinic assistant: Hmm... No. It looks like she was prescribed the usual. No changes to the dosing regimens either. I could read her medications out for you: Enalapril 5 mg tablets, 1 tablet a day - this is for her blood pressure. Paracetamol 500 mg, 2 tablets three times a day when necessary for pain. Seretide 25mcg/125mcg, 2 puffs twice a day, for asthma. Simvastatin 20 mg, one tablet every night, for high blood cholesterol. Ventolin 100 mcg, 1 to 2 puffs when necessary, for asthma. You make a note of the victim's prescribed medications and thank Jenny for her time. [[Back|Contacts]]<<set $hasMetClinic to true>><<if $hasClinicClue is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasClinicClue to true>><</if>><</linkappend>><<else>> You call the number from your work phone. Clinic assistant: Good day. This is Jenny from An Apple A Day. How may I help you? You: Hello Ms Jenny. We're the police, and we'd like to make some enquiries about a patient from your clinic. (After a few moments of background checks done by the clinic assistant...) Clinic assistant: Which patient would that be? You: Ms Pauline Pereira. Could you tell us when her most recent visit was and the purpose of her visit? Clinic assistant: Let me see... Her two most recent visits were on the 2 August and 14 October. The August appointment was a follow-up with the respiratory specialist, and the October appointment was a follow-up with the general practitioner. She has been a regular patient with us for several years now. You: Were there any changes made to her medications during the two visits? Clinic assistant: Hmm... No. It looks like she was prescribed the usual. No changes to the dosing regimens either. I could read her medications out for you: Enalapril 5 mg tablets, 1 tablet a day - this is for her blood pressure. Paracetamol 500 mg, 2 tablets three times a day when necessary for pain. Seretide 25mcg/125mcg, 2 puffs twice a day, for asthma. Simvastatin 20 mg, one tablet every night, for high blood cholesterol. Ventolin 100 mcg, 1 to 2 puffs when necessary, for asthma. You make a note of the victim's prescribed medications and thank Jenny for her time. [[Back|Contacts]]<</if>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _elizabethproof to true>>\ Photographs of Elizabeth and her family, taken at Uruguay on December 1, and at various places in Argentina, namely the Perito Moreno glacier, the Laguna de las Torres and a restaurant at El Chalten, taken on December 4, 5, and 6 respectively. [[Return|Case File]]<h3>Ethan Cody</h3>\ What do you want to ask him about? //(Topics will appear as you progress in the investigation.)// [[Ethan Cody's initial statement|Son.initial]]\ <<if $hasGotPhoto is true>> [[Victim's family photograph|Son.Photo]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>> [[Victim's smartphone|Son.Phone]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true>> [[Victim's medications|Son.Meds]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasLantanaClue is true>> [[Victim's plants|Son.Lantana]]<</if>> [[Back|Interview Suspects]] <h3>Elizabeth Gregson</h3>\ What do you want to ask her about? //(Topics will appear as you progress in the investigation.)// [[Elizabeth Gregson's initial statement|Ex-colleague.initial]]\ <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>> [[Victim's smartphone|Elizabeth.Phone]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true>> [[Victim's medications|Elizabeth.Meds]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasLantanaClue is true>> [[Victim's plants|Elizabeth.Lantana]]<</if>> [[Back|Interview Suspects]] <h3>Alfred Andrews</h3>\ What do you want to ask him about? //(Topics will appear as you progress in the investigation.)// [[Alfred Andrew's initial statement|Alfred.initial]]\ <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>> [[Victim's smartphone|Alfred.Phone]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true>> [[Victim's medications|Alfred.Meds]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasLantanaClue is true>> [[Victim's plants|Alfred.Lantana]]<</if>> [[Back|Interview Suspects]] <<if $hasMetSonPhoto is false>>You: We found this photograph in Ms Pereira's apartment. (You show Ethan the aged photograph.) Could you tell us more about your family? Ethan: This is such an old photo. I'm surprised Mom kept it all this while... <<linkappend "I guess she still loved him.">> We were closer before my parents divorced, but that was decades ago. It was just the three of us, Dad, Mom and me. Dad used to turn violent whenever he got himself drunk. He would return home and beat Mom up for no reason at all. I remember hiding in my bedroom and trembling with fear every time it happened. This went on for a few years until Mom had enough of it, plucked up her courage and called things off. Mom took care of me after the divorce. You: <<linkreplace "What is your father's name?">>What is your father's name? Ethan: James. You: Do you know if your dad held the divorce against your mother? Ethan: I don't know if my father ever bore a grudge against her after that, but I will never forgive him for what he did. \ <<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasMetSonPhoto to true>>\ Interview [[James Cody|James]]. [[Back|Ethan.interview]]<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: We found this photograph in Ms Pereira's apartment. (You show Ethan the aged photograph.) Could you tell us more about your family? Ethan: This is such an old photo. I'm surprised Mom kept it all this while... I guess she still loved him. We were closer before my parents divorced, but that was decades ago. It was just the three of us, Dad, Mom and me. Dad used to turn violent whenever he got himself drunk. He would return home and beat Mom up for no reason at all. I remember hiding in my bedroom and trembling with fear every time it happened. This went on for a few years until Mom had enough of it, plucked up her courage and called things off. Mom took care of me after the divorce. You: What is your father's name? Ethan: James. You: Do you know if your dad held the divorce against your mother? Ethan: I don't know if my father ever bore a grudge against her after that, but I will never forgive him for what he did. \ <<if $hasClickedJames is false>>Interview [[James Cody|James]].<</if>>\ [[Back|Ethan.interview]] <</if>><<results>> <<if $hasMetEthan2 is false>>You: We found Pauline's phone. Do you know how to unlock it? Ethan: The code is 020504. It's a combination of Dad's, Mom's and my birth months. You: Could you tell us your father's whereabouts? Ethan: I lost touch with him ever since, but I learnt from Mom that he developed dementia some years ago and has been <<linkappend "living at a nursing home.">> You: Do you know the name of the nursing home? Ethan: It's called Tranquility... or is it Serenity? It eludes me now. You: Thank you. That should be all for now.<<set $hasMetEthan2 to true>> [[Back|Ethan.interview]] <</linkappend>><<else>> You: We found Pauline's phone. Do you know how to unlock it? Ethan: The code is 020504. It's a combination of Dad's, Mom's and my birth months. You: Could you tell us your father's whereabouts? Ethan: I lost touch with him ever since, but I learnt from Mom that he developed dementia some years ago and has been living at a nursing home. You: Do you know the name of the nursing home? Ethan: It's called Tranquility... or is it Serenity? It eludes me now. You: Thank you. That should be all for now. [[Back|Ethan.interview]]<</if>><<if $hasMetEthan3 is false>>You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Ethan: She has been on asthma inhalers since I was born. Over the past decade she developed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the usual aches and pains of old age. You: Are you familiar with her medications? (You show him a photo of the medications found in the victim's bottom drawer.) Ethan: Unfortunately I don't. I only know she takes them regularly and if they run out, she goes to her doctor for refills. <<linkappend "I mean, these medications are taken for life, aren't they?">> You: Did Ms Pereira happen to read Mandarin? Ethan: No, Detective. Mom didn't speak or read Mandarin. English was the only language she was comfortable with. You: Did she use to smoke or drink? Ethan: No, alcohol's not her thing, and she abhorred the act of smoking. <<linkreplace "She's always going on about how she doesn't understand why people smoke when it kills them eventually.">> She's always going on about how she doesn't understand why people smoke when it kills them eventually. Now that you mention it, she would also grouse to me whenever her neighbour living upstairs smokes his cigarette at the balcony. The cigarette ashes would drop on to my mother's balcony and plants, and that drives her mad. Those plants are her prized possessions. You: Are you aware of any altercation between the two of them? Ethan: When she first moved here about seven years ago, she tried to resolve the issue by speaking with the neighbour. Given that I still heard her complaining about it every now and then, I don't think the neighbour was ever bothered to change his behaviour. Interview [[Alfred Andrews|Alfred]]. <<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasMetEthan3 to true>><</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Ethan: She has been on her asthma inhalers since I was born. Over the past decade she developed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the usual aches and pains of old age. You: Are you familiar with her medications? (You show him a photo of the medications found in the victim's bottom drawer.) Ethan: Unfortunately I don't. I only know she takes them regularly and if they run out, she goes to her doctor for refills. I mean, these medications are taken for life, aren't they? You: Did Ms Pereira happen to read Mandarin? Ethan: No, Detective. Mom didn't speak or read Mandarin. English was the only language she was comfortable with. You: Did she use to smoke or drink? Ethan: No, alcohol's not her thing, and she abhorred the act of smoking. She's always going on about how she doesn't understand why people smoke when it kills them eventually. Now that you mention it, she would also grouse to me whenever her neighbour living upstairs smokes his cigarette at the balcony. The cigarette ashes would drop on to my mother's balcony and plants, and that drives her mad. Those plants are her prized possessions. You: Are you aware of any altercation between the two of them? Ethan: When she first moved here about seven years ago, she tried to resolve the issue by speaking with the neighbour. Given that I still heard her complaining about it every now and then, I don't think the neighbour was ever bothered to change his behaviour. [[Back|Ethan.interview]] <</if>> You: We found Pauline's phone. Can you tell us anything about this? Elizabeth: I think you're asking the wrong person here. Pauline and I weren't that close you know. [[Back|Elizabeth.interview]] <<results>>You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Elizabeth: We've lost touch for a long time. I'm afraid I'm not the best person to ask about this. You: Are you by any chance familiar with these medications? (You show her a photo of the medications found in the victim's bottom drawer.) Elizabeth: No, I'm sorry, I am not in the know regarding these. Are these Pauline's? Seems like age has taken a toll on her. [[Back|Elizabeth.interview]] <<results>>You: We found Pauline's phone. Is there anything you can tell us about this? Alfred: You're asking the wrong person here. She hates me. We have never exchanged numbers. Why would I know anything about her phone?! [[Back|Alfred.interview]] <<results>>You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Alfred: The only times we were engaged in conversation are when she is telling me off about the cigarette ashes. I don't know much about her except that her plants are her "babies". [[Back|Alfred.interview]] <<results>><h3>Jean Shelley</h3>\ What do you want to ask her about? //(Topics will appear as you progress in the investigation.)// [[Jean Shelley's initial statement|Neighbour1.1.initial]] <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>>\ [[Victim's smartphone|Jean.Phone]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true>> [[Victim's medications|Jean.Meds]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasLantanaClue is true>> [[Victim's plants|Jean.Lantana]]<</if>> [[Back|Interview Suspects]] <<if $hasMetJean2 is false>>You: We found Pauline's phone. Can you tell us anything about this? Jean: I'm sorry, a phone is a personal item. Pauline and I weren't close... We spoke only when we met at the corridor. You: <<linkappend "By the way, where were you between 5 to 6 December?">> Jean: I was at home... (She turns pale.) You don't think I killed her, do you? You: We're just trying to gather information, Ms Shelley. It's routine. But we need to verify everyone's alibi. Can anyone vouch for your presence at home? Jean: No. I live alone, and I was working from home the entire week. (She turns teary-eyed.) I swear, I didn't kill anyone! You: (nodding) We'll do our best to get to the bottom of this, Ms Shelley. If you're telling the truth, it will come out. We'll be in touch if we need more information. [[Back|Jean.interview]]<<set $hasMetJean2 to true>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: We found Pauline's phone. Can you tell us anything about this? Jean: I'm sorry, a phone is a personal item. Pauline and I weren't close... We spoke only when we met at the corridor. You: By the way, where were you between 5 to 6 December? Jean: I was at home... (She turns pale.) You don't think I killed her, do you? You: We're just trying to gather information, Ms Shelley. It's routine. But we need to verify everyone's alibi. Can anyone vouch for your presence at home? Jean: No. I live alone, and I was working from home the entire week. (She turns teary-eyed.) I swear, I didn't kill anyone! You: (nodding) We'll do our best to get to the bottom of this, Ms Shelley. If you're telling the truth, it will come out. We'll be in touch if we need more information. [[Back|Jean.interview]]<</if>> <<results>><<if $hasJeanMedsClue is false>>You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Jean: All I know is that she's been having some knee pain. I don't know if she is suffering from any other ailments. You: Are you familiar with her medications? (You show her a photo of the medications found in the victim's bottom drawer.) Jean: Wow, I never knew she was on so many medications! She seemed otherwise fine. Hmm... <<linkappend "I recognise that box of traditional medicine.">> You: Could you tell us more about it? Jean: As I said, she mentioned to me recently about her knee pain which has been affecting her quite badly since she started gardening. I heard about this traditional medicine from my cousin who said it worked wonders for his rheumatism, so I thought to recommend it to Pauline. I didn't know she decided to try it out. You: Do you know where she purchased it? Jean: It's not sold in the brick-and-mortar shops here. She probably bought it online. You: Thank you. That is all for now. [[Back|Jean.interview]]<<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasJeanMedsClue to true>><</linkappend>><<else>>\ You: What can you tell us about Ms Pereira's health? Jean: All I know is that she's been having some knee pain. I don't know if she is suffering from any other ailments. You: Are you familiar with her medications? (You show her a photo of the medications found in the victim's bottom drawer.) Jean: Wow, I never knew she was on so many medications! She seemed otherwise fine. Hmm... I recognise that box of traditional medicine. You: Could you tell us more about it? Jean: As I said, she mentioned to me recently about her knee pain which has been affecting her quite badly since she started gardening. I heard about this traditional medicine from my cousin who said it worked wonders for his rheumatism, so I thought to recommend it to Pauline. I didn't know she decided to try it out. You: Do you know where she purchased it? Jean: It's not sold in the brick-and-mortar shops here. She probably bought it online. You: Thank you. That is all for now. [[Back|Jean.interview]]<</if>> <div class="file">''An Apple A Day clinic'' - The victim was a regular patient with this clinic. - The victim's most recent visits were on 2 August and 14 October. - The August follow-up was with the respiratory specialist. - The October follow-up was with the general practitioner. - The victim's medications were unchanged during both follow-ups. - The list of prescribed medications and indications is as follows:\ * Enalapril 5 mg tablets, 1 tablet a day (high blood pressure) * Paracetamol 500 mg, 2 tablets three times a day when necessary (pain) * Seretide 25mcg/125mcg, 2 puffs twice a day (asthma) * Simvastatin 20 mg, one tablet every night (high blood cholesterol) * Ventolin 100 mcg, 1 to 2 puffs when necessary (asthma) </div> <div class="footer">[[Return|Case File]]</div><<widget "results">> <<if $hasBodysamples is true and $PlacesVisited >3 and $notified1 is false>> <<notify 7s>>Entomology results are out. Check the case file. //(In an alternate universe such as this, time compression is as possible as solving a detective mystery in an hour or two!)// <<set $notified1 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasSoil is true and $PlacesVisited >1 and $hasVisitedPhilodendron is true and $notified2 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from soil analysis are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified2 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasVisitedcamembert is true and $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedplate is true and $hasVisitedGR is true and $notified3 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from cheese sample analysis are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified3 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasMetAlfred is true and $hasVisitedcup is true and $hasVisitedplate is true and $PlacesVisited>2 and $hasVisitedWdrawer is true and $hasVisitedsinkcab is true and $notified4 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from analysis of plate, cup and white powder samples are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified4 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetEthan3 is true and $hasVisitedpill is true and $notified5 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from analysis of pill sample are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified5 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedpot is true and $hasMetJeanLantana is true and $notified6 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from analysis of medication samples are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified6 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasVisitedmeds is true and $hasVisitedpot is true and $hasMetAlfredLantana is true and $BloodPoints == 7 and $notified7 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from web trawl of the traditional medicine information and analysis of pot samples are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified7 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $BloodPoints == 7 and $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetAlfred is true and $notified8 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from victim's blood and tissue samples are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified8 to true>><</notify>> <<elseif $hasMetElizabeth is true and $hasMetEthan2 is true and $hasVisitedbag is true and $notified9 is false>> <<notify 4s>>Results from plant trimming samples are out. Check the case file.<<set $notified9 to true>><</notify>> <</if>> <</widget>>You need to determine the estimated date of death before arranging for further interviews with suspects. Check back later. Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]].<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _verdict to true>>\ Kudos to having made it here! See if you are able to answer the following questions: - Who killed Pauline Pereira? - What did she die of? If you're ready, [[proceed|Q1]] to solve the mystery. You are allowed a maximum of three wrong turns. (It might be a good idea to save at this point.) Otherwise, [[return|Outside crime scene]] and continue investigating. Who killed Pauline Pereira? [[A burglar|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Alfred Andrews|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Elizabeth Gregson|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Ethan Cody|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[James Cody|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Jean Shelley|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Nobody|Q2]] [[The butler|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] What did she die of? [[Anaphylactic shock|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Alcohol intoxication|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Adverse side effect of medication|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Blunt trauma|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Drug-drug interaction|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Drug-herb interaction|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Gunshot wound|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Knife wound|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Suffocation|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Overdose|Q3]] What caused her death? [[Anthrax|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Arsenic|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Botulinism toxin|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Castor oil plant|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Dieffenbachia|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Enalapril|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Hydrangea|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Lantana|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Paracetamol|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Philodendron|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Pollen from the victim's plants|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Rhubarb|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Seretide|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Simvastatin|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] [[Traditional medicine|Q4]] [[Ventolin|Wrong][$deduce += 1]] Which specific ingredient in the product did her in? [[Anthraquinone glycosides|Failed End]] [[Aconitine|The Truth]] [[Calcium oxalate / oxalic acid|Failed End]] [[Ephedrine|Failed End]] [[Frankincense|Failed End]] [[Glycyrrhizin|Failed End]] [[Lantadene A and B|Failed End]] [[Myrrh|Failed End]]''What actually happened: events leading up to Pauline Pereira's untimely death'' <<if $firstTruth is false>><<set $firstTruth to true>>''28 November:'' Pauline, a gardening enthusiast, was thrilled to receive a stem cutting of //Lantana camara// from her son when he came by for dinner. ''1 December:'' Pauline met Jean at the corridor, where the former mentioned about her arthritic pain not getting any better with the painkiller obtained from the clinic. Jean then shared with her about how a particular traditional Chinese medicine "Kuài sù jiě tòng dì guó pèi fāng" worked for her cousin who has rheumatism, although the herbal product was not sold in the local shops. Loosely translated, the name of the product is “Imperial Formula for Quick Pain Relief”. The product claimed to be able to relieve arthritic pains and contains 6 ingredients, including approximately 3 g of chuanwu (//Aconitum carmichaeli//) and 3 g of caowu (//A. kusnezoffii//) per dose. Desperate to relieve her pain, Pauline found the herbal product from an online Chinese traditional medicine website and <<linkappend "purchased one box of it.">> ''4 December:'' The traditional medicine was delivered by post in the evening. The online product instructions stated were in Mandarin for: “Brew one //qian// in one //sheng// of water as a broth for two hours, consume two //ge// in the morning”. //Qian//, //sheng// and //ge// are Chinese metric units equivalent to 3.7 g, 1 l and 100 ml respectively. Unable to read Mandarin, Pauline translated the instructions on the herbal product to English using online sources and wrote them on a sticky note which she stuck on the fridge. Unfortunately, she erroneously wrote “Brew 37 g in 1 l of water as a broth for two hours, and consume 200 ml in the morning”, resulting in a dose that was ten times more than what was indicated. ''5 December:'' Pauline took a dose from the broth prepared according to the sticky note instructions at about 7 am. At about 7:30 am, Pauline was in the midst of tending to the lantana and was heading into the living room from the balcony when she went into cardiac arrest secondary to accidental aconitine overdose. <hr class="rounded"><p style="text-align:center;">Congratulations, you have solved the mystery! ''The End''</p> Your score: Clues found: <<print $clues>> out of 16 ''[[References]]'' <</linkappend>> <<else>> ''28 November:'' Pauline, a gardening enthusiast, was thrilled to receive a stem cutting of //Lantana camara// from her son when he came by for dinner. ''1 December:'' Pauline met Jean at the corridor, where the former mentioned about her arthritic pain not getting any better with the painkiller obtained from the clinic. Jean then shared with her about how a particular traditional medicine "Kuài sù jiě tòng dì guó pèi fāng" worked for her cousin who has rheumatism, although the herbal product was not sold in the local shops. Loosely translated, the name of the product is “Imperial Formula for Quick Pain Relief”. The product claimed to be able to relieve arthritic pains and contains 7 ingredients, including 30 g of chuanwu and 30 g of caowu per dose. Desperate to relieve her pain, Pauline found the herbal product from an online Chinese traditional medicine website and purchased one box of it. ''4 December:'' The traditional medicine was delivered by post in the evening. The online product instructions stated were in Mandarin for: “Brew one //qian// in water as a broth for two hours, consume two //shao// in the morning”. //Qian// and //shao// are Chinese metric units equivalent to 3.7 g and 10 ml respectively. Unable to read Mandarin, Pauline translated the instructions on the herbal product to English using online sources and wrote them on a sticky note which she stuck on the fridge. Unfortunately, she erroneously wrote “Brew 37 g in water as a broth for two hours, and consume 20 ml in the morning”, resulting in a dose that was ten times more than what was indicated. ''5 December:'' Pauline prepared the broth according to the sticky note instructions at about 7 am. At about 7:30 am, Pauline was in the midst of tending to the lantana and was heading into the living room from the balcony when she went into cardiac arrest secondary to accidental aconitine overdose. <hr class="rounded"><p style="text-align:center;">Congratulations, you have solved the mystery! ''The End''</p> Your score: Clues found: <<print $clues>> out of 16 <</if>>Unfortunately, that is not correct and you have maxed out your attempts. You did not manage to solve the case. ''The End'' Your score: Clues found: <<print $clues>> out of 16 <<set $firstFail to true>>You do not have enough clues to make a case. Keep sleuthing! [[Return|$return]]Incorrect. <<return>><<if $hasLantanaClue is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasLantanaClue to true>><</if>>\ The lantana is in a sorry state. Its clusters of flowers, once a kaleidoscope of sunset hues, have faded into muted tones. [[Return|Balcony]]<<results>><<if $hasMetEthanLantana is false>> You: Could you tell us anything about the plants grown by Ms Pereira? Ethan: I am a sportsman. I don't know much about plants. All I know is that Mom poured her heart and soul into growing them. You: She might have been in contact with the lantana plant right before she died. Ethan: The lantana is probably the latest addition to her collection. You: <<linkappend "How do you know that?">> Ethan: Well, because //I gave it to her two weeks ago//. It was a stem cutting that I bought from the newly opened plant shop which I happened to pass by on my way home. Thought she might like it. I haven't seen her smile like that for a long time. You: Do you know that the plant is toxic? Ethan: Well, I'll be damned! If it's toxic, why would it be sold to the public? (A look of realisation sets in.) //Dear Lord... I hope I didn't cause her death...// [[Back|Ethan.interview]]<<set $hasMetEthanLantana to true>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: Could you tell us anything about the plants grown by Ms Pereira? Ethan: I am a sportsman. I don't know much about plants. All I know is that Mom poured her heart and soul into growing them. You: She might have been in contact with the lantana plant right before she died. Ethan: The lantana is probably the latest addition to her collection. You: How do you know that? Ethan: Well, because //I gave it to her two weeks ago//. It was a stem cutting that I bought from the newly opened plant shop which I happened to pass by on my way home. Thought she might like it. I haven't seen her smile like that for a long time. You: Do you know that the plant is toxic? Ethan: Well, I'll be damned! If it's toxic, why would it be sold to the public? (A look of realisation sets in.) //Dear Lord... I hope I didn't cause her death...// [[Back|Ethan.interview]]<</if>> <<results>>You: Could you share with us anything about the plants kept by Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: Sorry, I'm afraid not. I haven't heard from her since we fell out. [[Back|Elizabeth.interview]] <<results>><<set $hasMetJeanLantana to true>> You: Are you familiar with Ms Pereira's plants? Jean: We're neighbours, yeah, but I don't keep tabs on her garden. You: Are you aware of any neighbourly disputes regarding Ms Pereira's plants? Jean: Hmm... Not that I know of. Pauline's quite a private person. If I hadn't noticed her slight limp, I wouldn't have known she had arthritis. [[Back|Jean.interview]] <<results>><<set $hasMetAlfredLantana to true>> You: Is there anything you can tell us about the plants grown by Ms Pereira? Alfred: //Well, life would've been better if there weren't any of those around.// I have no interest whatsoever in plants, nor animals, for that matter. [[Back|Alfred.interview]] <<results>>A narrative puzzle created as a potential teaching tool for forensic science and medical education. ''[[Credits]]'' ''[[Hints]]'' ''[[Image attribution]]'' <<if $firstTruth is true>>''[[References]]''<</if>> <<link "Return" $return>><</link>><h2>References</h2>\ \ ''Drug Information'' * Lexicomp Online. Waltham, MA: UpToDate, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed November 26, 2023. ''//Aconitum// spp.'' * Aconitum. (2023, October 26). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconitum * Aconitum napellus(Monkshood): A Purple Poison. (2023, October 26). Poison Control. https://www.poison.org/articles/why-is-monkshood-considered-a-poison--174 * Growing Aconitum. (2023, October 26). Hayloft Plants. https://hayloft.co.uk/growingaconitum ''//Boswellia carteri//'' * //Boswellia carteri//. (2023, October 28). California State University Fullerton. http://biology.fullerton.edu/facilities/greenhouse/Stories_out_of_School/bcarteri.html * //Boswellia sacra//. (2023, October 28). Campus Arboretum. The University of Arizona. https://apps.cals.arizona.edu/arboretum/taxon.aspx?id=1075 * Frankincense. (2023, October 28). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense ''//Commiphora myrrha//'' * //Commiphora myrrha//. (2023, October 28). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commiphora_myrrha * Fern, K. (2023, October 28). //Commiphora myrrha//. Tropical Plants Database. tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Commiphora+myrrha * Myrrh. (2023, October 28). TCM Wiki. https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/myrrh ''//Dieffenbachia// spp.'' * //Dieffenbachia//. (2023, October 27). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieffenbachia * Dieffenbachia and Philodendron: Two Popular but Poisonous Houseplants. (2023, October 27). Poison Control. https://www.poison.org/articles/dieffenbachia-and-philodendron-202 * Balogh, A. (2023, October 27). Grow Dieffenbachia for fabulous foliage. Garden Design. https://www.gardendesign.com/houseplants/dieffenbachia.html ''//Ephedra sinica//'' * Chinese ephedra / Ephedra sinica. (2023, October 27). Hortus botanicus Leiden. Leiden University. https://www.hortusleiden.nl/en/the-hortus/collection/traditional-chinese-medicine-plants/chinese-ephedra-ephedra-sinica-caomahuang * Ephedra. (2023, October 27). Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/ephedra * Ephedra. (2023, October 27). National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ephedra * //Ephedra sinica//. (2023, October 27). Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine. https://www.aacc.org/science-and-research/toxin-library/ephedra-sinica * Fern, K. (2023, October 27). //Ephedra sinica//. Useful Temperate Plants. https://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Ephedra+sinica * Ross, I.A. (2001). Ephedra sinica. In: Medicinal Plants of the World. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. * Zheng, Q., Mu, X., Pan, S., Luan, R., Zhao, P. (2023). Ephedrae herba: A comprehensive review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. J Ethnopharmacol; 307:116153. ''//Glycyrrhiza glabra//'' * Gan Cao. (2023, October 25). TCM Wiki. https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/gan-cao * Hill, J. (2023, October 25). How to plant and grow licorice plants. Homes to Love. https://www.homestolove.com.au/licorice-plant-11335 * Licorice. (2023, October 25). Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/licorice * Licorice Root. (2023, October 25). Health Encyclopedia. University of Rochester Medical Center. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=19&contentid=Licorice * Liquorice. (2023, October 25). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice * Miao, M.S., Zhu, F.P., Zhu, P.S. (2007). Shiyong Zhongyao Dulixue; 1st ed. Shanghai Second Military Medical University Publisher. ''//Hydrangea macrophylla//'' * Hydrangea. (2023, October 28). Queensland Poisons Information Centre. https://www.poisonsinfo.health.qld.gov.au/plants-and-mushrooms/hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla * //Hydrangea macrophylla//. (2023, October 28). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_macrophylla * //Hydrangea macrophylla//. (2023, October 28). Flora & Fauna Web. https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/1/2113 * //Hydrangea macrophylla//. (2023, October 28). North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-macrophylla/ * //Hydrangea macrophylla// (Bigleaf Hydrangea). (2023, October 28). Gardenia: Creating Gardens. https://www.gardenia.net/genus/hydrangea-macrophylla ''//Lantana camara//'' * Gupta, P.K. (2018). Illustrated Toxicology. Academic Press, Cambridge, MA.</li>\* How to Grow Lantana - Information on Growing Lantana. (2023, October 25). Gardening Know How. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm * Lantana. (2023, October 25). Queensland Poisons Information Centre. https://www.poisonsinfo.health.qld.gov.au/plants-and-mushrooms/lantana-lantana-camara * Lantana (2023, October 25). University of Minnesota Extension. https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/lantana * //Lantana camara//. (2023, October 25). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantana_camara ''//Philodendron// spp.'' * Dieffenbachia and Philodendron: Two Popular but Poisonous Houseplants. (2023, October 27). Poison Control. https://www.poison.org/articles/dieffenbachia-and-philodendron-202 * Philodendron. (2023, October 27). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodendron * How to Grow and Care for Philodendrons. (2023, October 27). Garden Design. https://www.gardendesign.com/houseplants/philodendron.html * How to Plant and Grow Philodendron. (2023, October 27). Better Homes & Gardens. https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/houseplant/philodendron/ ''//Rheum rhabarbarum//'' * How to grow rhubarb. (2023, October 26). The Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/rhubarb/grow-your-own * Rhubarb. (2023, October 26). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhubarb [[About the game|About]]<<if $hasMetAlfred is false>>The team manages to locate Alfred. The following conversation is a record of the interview. You: Good afternoon, Mr Alfred. Thank you for meeting us today. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Alfred: You mean the woman living below my apartment? Did something happen to her? You: Her body was found in the apartment this morning. Alfred: (Stammering) ... Wh.. What?! Am I a suspect? You: We've been informed that there was an ongoing dispute between you and Ms Pereira regarding cigarette ashes falling from your unit onto her balcony and plants. Therefore we thought it was important to talk to you. <<linkappend "We'll need your cooperation as we look into this matter further.">> Alfred: (Closes his eyes) Oh goodness... Well, yeah, I'm aware of her complaints. Look, I smoke on my balcony, and yeah, some ashes might have fallen down. But it's not like I'm intentionally targeting her plants. It's just wind and stuff. You: Did this issue escalate recently? Alfred: No, but it used to happen more frequently several years ago when she first moved in. She would come knocking on my door all upset about her plants, accusing me of ruining them. I told her it's not my fault if some ashes land on her balcony. I must say she seemed to have mellowed down over the years. You: <<linkreplace "Where were you between 5 to 6 December?">>Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Alfred: I was at home. You: Can anyone vouch for that? Alfred: No. Look, I know this looks bad but I really didn't do or mean her any harm. You: We may need to follow up with you later, but for now, you're free to go. If you think of anything or remember any details related to Ms Pereira, please don't hesitate to contact us. Alfred: Yeah, sure. I'll do that. This is just...unexpected. Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]].<<if $hasN2Clue is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasN2Clue to true>><</if>><<set $hasMetAlfred to true>><</linkreplace>><</linkappend>><<else>>\ You: Good afternoon, Mr Alfred. Thank you for meeting us today. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Alfred: You mean the woman living below my apartment? Did something happen to her? You: Her body was found in the apartment this morning. Alfred: (Stammering) ... Wh.. What?! Am I a suspect? You: We've been informed that there was an ongoing dispute between you and Ms Pereira regarding cigarette ashes falling from your unit onto her balcony and plants. Therefore we thought it was important to talk to you. We'll need your cooperation as we look into this matter further. Alfred: (Closes his eyes) Oh goodness... Well, yeah, I'm aware of her complaints. Look, I smoke on my balcony, and yeah, some ashes might have fallen down. But it's not like I'm intentionally targeting her plants. It's just wind and stuff. You: Did this issue escalate recently? Alfred: No, but it used to happen more frequently several years ago when she first moved in. She would come knocking on my door all upset about her plants, accusing me of ruining them. I told her it's not my fault if some ashes land on her balcony. I must say she seemed to have mellowed down over the years. You: Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Alfred: I was at home. You: Can anyone vouch for that? Alfred: No. Look, I know this looks bad but I really didn't do or mean her any harm. You: We may need to follow up with you later, but for now, you're free to go. If you think of anything or remember any details related to Ms Pereira, please don't hesitate to contact us. Alfred: Yeah, sure. I'll do that. This is just...unexpected. Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]]. <</if>> <<results>><<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _cheese to true>> An opened pack of good ol' creamy camembert of the brand Of Mice and Men. It looks innocuous enough, but you cannot help but wonder... is there death in the cheese? <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedcamembert is false>><<linkreplace "Send sample for analysis">>Cheese sample has been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedcamembert to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Cheese sample has been sent for analysis.<</if>><</nobr>> [[Return|fridge]] <<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _milk to true>>\ Unopened cartons of pasteurised low-fat milk of the Happy Cows brand. You are somehow secretly relieved that not everything needs to be sampled here. 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passenger Ethan Cody. [[Return|Case File]]Please only enter the person's first name. [[Back|Contacts]]Whom do you wish to interview? <<if $hasN1statement is true>> [[Jean Shelley|Jean.interview]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasN1statement is true and $hasBodysamples is false>> [[Ethan Cody|Ethan0]]\ <<elseif $hasN1statement is true and $hasBodysamples is true and $hasMetEthan is false>> [[Ethan Cody|Son]]\ <<elseif $hasN1statement is true and $hasBodysamples is true and $hasMetEthan is true>> [[Ethan Cody|Ethan.interview]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetEthan is true>> [[Elizabeth Gregson|Elizabeth.interview]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasMetEthan3 is true>> [[Alfred Andrews|Alfred.interview]]<</if>> Back to the [[crime scene|Outside crime scene]].<h2>Hints</h2>\ \ <<linkappend "''What am I supposed to do?''">> There's a dead body. You're the detective. Investigate the crime scene, find clues, collect evidence, interview suspects and put the pieces together to solve the case. Minimally you need to find out who killed the victim and how the victim died.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''Where are the suspects?''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1">>You will need to investigate the crime scene to know who the suspects are. Suspects may provide you with leads when you interview them.<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>Have you knocked on the door of the neighbouring apartment? (You can only do this after investigating the crime scene.)<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''Where can I find the analysis results?''">> Check back to the case file.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''Why aren't the analysis results back immediately?''">> Well, this isn't a procedural drama. Be patient! As you explore the rooms, collect evidence and interview suspects, the results will come eventually.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''What does 'post-mortem interval' mean?''">> It refers to the time that has passed since the victim died.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''The results of the print, hair and blood analyses are not coming in....''">> You'll need to collect samples of these from the entire apartment //and// interview the suspects first.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''I cannot reach James!''">> The son should give you a new lead when you ask him about the victim's phone.<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''How can I verify the medications that the victim was on?''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1">>There is a place you can reach out to via a phone call in the game.<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>One of the suspects will mention a clinic when you interview them about the victim's medications.<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''I think I've covered all grounds. There's no Accuse button appearing on the sidebar.''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1">>The Accuse button appears when you gathered some clues and interviewed four suspects. There must have been something you've missed. Continue exploring.<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>Have you interviewed the suspects about the items or evidence found?<</linkreplace>>\<</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''I am ready to accuse, but it keeps telling me I do not have enough clues to accuse the culprit!''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1a">>Have you verified James Cody's whereabouts?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 1b">>Have you unlocked the smartphone?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>Have you looked through the books? (This is for a different clue altogether)<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 3">>If you have done the above and you're still short of clues, it means you've probably not explored the apartment in its entirety.<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''I still don't know who did it!''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1">>The culprit would be someone with a clear motive and no alibi. There should also be clear evidence pointing to the culprit.<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>As Sherlock Holmes said, "//when you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.//"<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<linkappend "''I don't know what happened to the victim!''">> <<linkreplace "Hint 1">>Have you looked at the pink note on the fridge?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 2">>Have you checked the analysis results of the liquid sample from the cup?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 3">>Have you checked the analysis results of the medication samples?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 4">>Have you checked the analysis results of the pot samples?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 5">>Have you browsed through the books?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 6">>Given the evidence, which is the most likely substance that caused the victim's death?<</linkreplace>> <<linkreplace "Hint 7">>Calculate the amount of each ingredient ingested based on the dose prepared and consumed by the victim. Which substance was consumed in toxic amounts //and// has the potential to cause death?<</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> [[Back|About]]<h2>Credits</h2>\ \ Special thanks to Ee-Hong Chan, Ema Colombo, Eunice Hong, Marie-Lyn Jalaguier, Yih-Ching Ong and Jerry Ow for test-playing. [[Back|About]]<<if $hasVisitedpill is false>>Noticing a glint under the bed, you stoop down and take a closer look. There are two white, round pills under the bed. You smile to yourself. Nothing escapes you when it comes to a crime scene. <<linkreplace "Send samples for analysis">>Samples have been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedpill to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>The pill samples have been sent for analysis.<</if>> [[Return|Master Room]] <<set $unlockedPhone to true>><<if $firsttimePhone is true>>The victim's phone is now unlocked.<<set $firsttimePhone to false>><</if>> [[Contacts]] [[Text Messages]] [[Photos]] Back to the [[master room|Master Room]]. <<results>><a data-passage="Police station"><img src='img/landing1.jpg' alt="pencil sketch of evidence board with the title 'The Case of the Solitary Resident', author name 'thesleuthacademy' and the word 'Start'" class="resp"></a> <<if _police is true>> <img src="img/office.jpg" alt="white porcelain cup" width="360vw"> <<elseif _surroundings is true>> <img src="img/door2.jpg" alt="door" width="360vw"> <<elseif _donotcross is true>> <img src="img/donotcross.jpg" alt="do not cross" width="360vw"> <<elseif _door is true>> <img src="img/door.jpg" width="360vw"> <<elseif _forceentry is true>> <img src="img/forceentry.jpg" alt="force entry" width="360vw"> <<elseif _livingroom is true>> <img src="img/living room.jpg" width="360px"> <<elseif _balcony is true>> <img src="img/balcony.jpg" alt="balcony" width="360vw"> <<elseif _residue is true>> <img src="img/analysis.jpg" alt="analysis" width="360vw"> <<elseif _boardingpass is true>> <img src="img/boardingpass.jpg" width="360vw"> <<elseif _elizabethproof is true>> <img src="img/photo2.jpg" width="360vw"> <<elseif _body is true>> <img src="img/body.jpg" width="360vw"> <<elseif _rhubarb is true>> <img src="img/rhubarb.jpg" alt="rhubarb" width="270vw"> <<elseif _hydrangea is true>> <img src="img/hydrangea.jpg" width="330vw" alt="hydrangea"> <<elseif _dieffenbachia is true>> <img src="img/dieffenbachia.jpg" alt="dieffenbachia" width="350vw"> <<elseif _philodendron is true>> <img src="img/philodendron.jpg" alt="philodendron" width="300vw"> <<elseif _lantana is true>> <img src="img/lantana.jpg" alt="lantana" width="360vw"> <<elseif _aconitum is true>> <img src="img/aconitum.jpg" alt="aconitum" width="300vw"> <<elseif _ephedra is true>> <img src="img/ephedra.jpg" alt="ephedra" width="310vw" height="350wv"> <<elseif _frankincense is true>> <img src="img/frankincense.jpg" alt="frankincense" width="360vw"> <<elseif _licorice is true>> <img src="img/licorice.jpg" alt="Glycyrrhiza glabra" width="310vw"> <<elseif _myrrh is true>> <img src="img/myrrh.jpg" alt="myrrh" width="360vw"> <<elseif _rhubarb2 is true>> <img src="img/rhubarb2.jpg" alt="rhubarb" width="320vw"> <<elseif _hydrangea2 is true>> <img src="img/hydrangea2.jpg" width="350vw" alt="hydrangea"> <<elseif _dieffenbachia2 is true>> <img src="img/dieffenbachia2.jpg" alt="dieffenbachia" width="350vw"> <<elseif _philodendron2 is true>> <img src="img/philodendron2.jpg" alt="philodendron" width="330vw"> <<elseif _lantana2 is true>> <img src="img/lantana2.jpg" alt="lantana" width="360vw"> <<elseif _aconitum2 is true>> <img src="img/aconitum2.jpg" alt="aconitum" width="240vw"> <<elseif _ephedra2 is true>> <img src="img/ephedra2.jpg" alt="ephedra" width="310vw" height="350vw"> <<elseif _frankincense2 is true>> <img src="img/frankincense2.jpg" alt="frankincense" width="360vw"> <<elseif _licorice2 is true>> <img src="img/licorice2.jpg" alt="Glycyrrhiza glabra" width="300vw"> <<elseif _myrrh2 is true>> <img src="img/myrrh2.jpg" alt="myrrh" width="310vw"> <<elseif _books is true>> <img src="img/books.jpg" alt="books" width="360vw"> <<elseif _guestroom is true>> <img src="img/bed2.jpg" alt="bed and side cabinet" width="360vw"> <<elseif _masterroom is true>> <img src="img/bed1.jpg" alt="bed" width="360vw"> <<elseif _wardrobe is true>> <img src="img/wardrobe.jpg" alt="a wooden wardrobe" width="300vw"> <<elseif _wardrobedrawer is true>> <img src="img/wallet.jpg" alt="wallet with some bills" width="360vw"> <<elseif _photograph is true>> <img src="img/photo1.jpg" alt="photograph of a family of three in sepia" width="360vw"> <<elseif _vanity is true>> <img src="img/vanity.jpg" alt="black vanity table top with accessories" width="360vw"> <<elseif _smartphone is true>> <img src="img/phone.jpg" alt="smartphone" width="360vw"> <<elseif _mastertoilet is true>> <img src="img/masterbath.jpg" alt="rack with towel and brush" width="360vw"> <<elseif _kitchen is true>> <img src="img/kitchen.jpg" alt="kitchen countertop" width="360vw"> <<elseif _commontoilet is true>> <img src="img/bathroom2.jpg" alt="sink with round mirror" width="360vw"> <<elseif _sink is true>> <img src="img/sink.jpg" alt="sink" width="300vw"> <<elseif _sinkcab is true>> <img src="img/sinkcabinet.jpg" alt="sink cabinet" width="360vw"> <<elseif _cup is true>> <img src="img/cup.jpg" alt="white porcelain cup" width="360vw"> <<elseif _plate is true>> <img src="img/plate.jpg" alt="plate with food remnants" width="360vw"> <<elseif _bag is true>> <img src="img/bag.jpg" alt="plastic bag" width="270vw"> <<elseif _cabinet is true>> <img src="img/potspans.jpg" alt="pots and pans" width="360vw"> <<elseif _fridge is true>> <img src="img/fridge.jpg" alt="fridge door with note" width="360vw"> <<elseif _diningtable is true>> <img src="img/dining table.jpg" alt="table with paper and vase" width="360vw"> <<elseif _topdrawer is true>> <img src="img/topdrawer.jpg" alt="a tray of cutlery" width="360vw"> <<elseif _bottomdrawer is true>> <img src="img/bottomdrawer.jpg" alt="two blister packs of pills" width="360vw"> <<elseif _milk is true>> <img src="img/milk.jpg" alt="two milk cartons" width="360vw"> <<elseif _cheese is true>> <img src="img/cheese.jpg" alt="two milk cartons" width="360vw"> <<elseif _pot is true>> <img src="img/pot.jpg" alt="pot" width="360vw"> <<elseif _verdict is true>> <img src="img/verdict.jpg" alt="verdict" width="360vw"> <</if>><h3>Jean Shelley</h3>\ What do you want to ask her about? //(Topics will appear as you progress in the investigation.)// [[Jean Shelley's initial statement|Neighbour1.1.initial]] <<if $hasVisitedPhone is true>>\ [[Victim's smartphone|Jean.Phone]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasVisitedmeds is true>> [[Victim's medications|Jean.Meds]]<</if>>\ <<if $hasLantanaClue is true>> [[Victim's plants|Jean.Lantana]]<</if>> [[Back|Outside crime scene]] You: Hi Mr Cody, thank you for coming. We would like you to assist us with identifying a body. Do you recognise the body in the photograph? (You show him a photograph of the victim.) Ethan: No... No... No... This can't be... It's my mom... What on earth happened?! (He becomes increasingly volatile.) You: We found her body in her apartment after a call from her neighbour regarding a stench coming from her unit. Could you tell us where you were between 4 to 6 December? Ethan: Wait a minute. Are you accusing me of murdering my mother?! You: We're just trying to establish everyone's whereabouts during that period. Where were you a week ago, and can anyone vouch for your presence? Ethan: This is ridiculous! I was at Krabi for a climbing trip since the 4th. Only returned this morning. You can check my boarding passes - they're still in my luggage. You police should be focusing your efforts on finding the culprit rather than wasting my time. You: Rest assured we will get to the bottom of this. When did you last see your mother alive? Ethan: I visited her at her place two weeks ago. You: Do you often visit your mother? Ethan: Not really. Perhaps once every few months? I'm having some work-related difficulties so I haven't had the time to visit. But if I do, I will usually drop her a text before heading over. You: What do you work as? Ethan: I am the owner of a climbing gym, but the gym is under the threat of closure. Rents have been rising way too fast over the recent years. I'm really left with no choice but to do something risky - I took up a huge loan recently to fund another business venture as a backup. You: Do you know if your mother made a will? Ethan: We're not close enough to talk about this. What's more, she can be quite a superstitious sort. Writing a will would be a highly taboo topic to her. You: Do you know of anyone who might want to harm her? Ethan: Hmm... There was this ex-business partner of hers, Elizabeth - they had a pretty serious conflict several years ago. I remember her name because Mom was deeply affected by the incident. You: Thank you very much for your time and cooperation, Mr Cody. We'll be touch if we have more questions. [[Back|Ethan.interview]]You: Good afternoon, Mrs Gregson. Thank you for agreeing to meet us. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Elizabeth: I'll do my best to help, but I don't know much about what happened. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. To start, can you tell us about your relationship with Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: We used to run a small business together, a tuition centre. It was going well for a while, but we had creative differences and decided to part ways about nine years ago. You: Creative differences, you say? Were there any disputes or conflicts during the separation? Elizabeth: It was a tough decision, but we managed to settle things amicably. We divided the assets and went our separate ways. I haven't had much contact with Pauline since. You: We understand that emotions can run high in business matters. Have you been in touch with Ms Pereira recently, leading up to the incident? Elizabeth: No, not at all. Like I said, we've kept our distance. I've been focusing on advising the new leaders in my company and spending more time with my family, now that I've retired. You: We have information that suggests you might have been treated unfairly by Ms Pereira during the time of your joint business venture. Do you have anything to say to that? Elizabeth: Well, truth be told, I was extremely furious when I learnt that she stole my idea of starting a new business firm in educational technology. We became competitors, but her company only lasted a few years. Mine is still going strong today. You: Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Elizabeth: I was away on a holiday in South America with my family since the 1st. We were at Argentina during those two days. We only returned two days ago. You: Is there any one who can corroborate that? Elizabeth: Well, I can send you the photos taken on the trip. They're on my phone. You: Thank you, that would be very helpful. Do you have any knowledge of anyone who might want to harm Ms Pereira? Elizabeth: I can't think of anyone specific. Back then, our business was relatively small, and we didn't have any major conflicts with clients or competitors. You: Thank you, Mrs Gregson. We'll reach out to you again if we have more questions. <<if $hasMetElizabeth is false>><<set $clues += 1>><</if>> [[Back|Elizabeth.interview][$hasMetElizabeth to true]]You: Good afternoon, Mr Alfred. Thank you for meeting us today. As mentioned, we have some questions for you regarding Ms Pauline Pereira. Alfred: You mean the woman living above my apartment? Did something happen to her? You: Her body was found in the apartment this morning. Alfred: (Stammering) ... Wh.. What?! Am I a suspect? You: We've been informed that there was an ongoing dispute between you and Ms Pereira regarding cigarette ashes falling from your unit onto her balcony and plants. Therefore we thought it was important to talk to you. We'll need your cooperation as we look into this matter further. Alfred: (Closes his eyes) Oh goodness... Well, yeah, I'm aware of her complaints. Look, I smoke on my balcony, and yeah, some ashes might have fallen down. But it's not like I'm intentionally targeting her plants. It's just wind and stuff. You: Did this issue escalate recently? Alfred: No, but it used to happen more frequently several years ago when she first moved in. She would come knocking on my door all upset about her plants, accusing me of ruining them. I told her it's not my fault if some ashes land on her balcony. I must say she seems to have mellowed down over the years. You: Where were you between 5 to 6 December? Alfred: I was at home. You: Can anyone vouch for that? Alfred: No. Look, I know this looks bad but I really didn't do or mean her any harm. You: We may need to follow up with you later, but for now, you're free to go. If you think of anything or remember any details related to Ms Pereira, please don't hesitate to contact us. Alfred: Yeah, sure. I'll do that. This is just...unexpected. [[Back|Alfred.interview]] <<if $hasMetAlfred is false>><<set $clues += 1>><<set $hasMetAlfred to true>><</if>>You: Good morning, ma'am. We're the police. We'd like to ask you a few questions regarding the apartment opposite yours. Do you know who stays in the unit opposite yours? Jean: ... Yes, Pauline lives there. She's my neighbour. Something terrible has happened, hasn't it? (You can see tears welling up in the woman's eyes.) You: How may I address you, ma'am? Jean: Jean Shelley's the name. I called the police this morning regarding the strange smell from her apartment. Something bad must've happened to her! (She looks almost distraught now.) You: Ms Shelley, rest assured we are investigating the case. Is Pauline the woman in this photograph? (You show her a photograph of the victim from your database.) Jean: [[Yes, that's her.|Neighbour 1.2.initial]] [[Back|Jean.interview]]You: We'd like to ask you a few more questions about Ms Pereira. When did you last see her? Woman: I last saw her on the 4th, just a few days ago. She was going to the market to get her weekly groceries. You: How would you describe Ms Pereira? Woman: Other than going out once or twice a week for groceries, she usually keeps to herself. She is rather reserved - it's a good thing; I can't stand noisy neighbours. It was only recently that it occurred to me that I've not seen Pauline for a while. You: Did she have any visitors usually? Woman: Not many... In fact, I've only seen her son, Ethan, come by once every now and then. You: When did you last see him at her unit? Woman: The last I saw him visiting her was about two weeks ago. You: Thank you. We'll be in touch if we have further questions. [[Go back to previous dialogue|Neighbour1.1.initial]] [[Back|Jean.interview]]<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _photograph to true>> \ The photograph shows a man, a woman and a boy at a beach. The worn edges and faded colors of the photograph suggest the passage of time; based on the date stamp, the photograph was taken more than thirty years ago. The man's face is cropped out, while the woman wears a faint smile on her face. The boy, positioned between them, has a playful yet shy expression, somewhat reminiscent of the innocence of childhood. [[Return|Case File]]<<results>>The contents of the note are scrawled in ink: <div class="yellow"> Son 221-9382-394</div> [[Return|Case File]]The contents of the note are scrawled in pencil: <div class="pink"> Brew 37 g in 1 litre of water as a broth for two hours, consume 200 ml in the morning</div> [[Return|Case File]]The contents of the paper are printed in black ink: <b>Rhubarb Cabbage Egg Drop Soup</b> Ingredients: 2 cups rhubarb, chopped 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional) Instructions: 1. In a pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped rhubarb, shredded cabbage and sliced onion to the simmering broth. Let it cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 3. Season the soup with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. 4. While stirring the soup gently, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot in a steady stream. The eggs will cook and form delicate ribbons. 5. Once the eggs are cooked, give the soup a final gentle stir to incorporate them evenly. 6. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. 7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions. 8. Serve hot. [[Return|Case File]]<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _smartphone to true>>\ <<if $hasVisitedPhone is false>><<set $hasVisitedPhone to true>><</if>>An Android phone. Not the latest model, but still in the market. It does not have biometric recognition features. <<if $hasVictimidentified is true and $hasMetEthan2 is false>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by Pauline Pereira with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>><<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>><</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span>\ <<elseif $hasVictimidentified is false and $hasMetEthan2 is false>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by an elderly woman with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>> <<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span> <<elseif $hasVictimidentified is true and $hasMetEthan2 is true>>The smartphone is locked. The lock screen shows a selfie taken by Pauline Pereira with a field of white, yellow and red tulips behind her. Enter numeric passcode: <<textbox "$code" "" autofocus>> <<button "Unlock">> <<set $code to $code.trim()>> <<if $code isnot "020504">> <<replace "#textbox-error">>Incorrect code.<</replace>> <<else>> <<goto "smartphone.unlocked">> <</if>> <</button>> <span id="textbox-error"></span> <</if>>\ \ [[Return|Case File]]<<results>>[[Contacts]] [[Text Messages]] [[Photos]] [[Return|Case File]]<<results>><<if $hasMetEthan is false>>You: What do you work as? Ethan: I am the owner of a climbing gym, but the gym is under the threat of closure. Rents have been rising way too fast over the recent years. I'm really left with no choice but to do something risky - I took up a huge loan recently to fund another business venture as a backup. You: <<linkappend "Do you know if your mother made a will?">> Ethan: We're not close enough to talk about this. What's more, she can be quite a superstitious sort. Writing a will would be a highly taboo topic to her. You: <<linkreplace "Do you know of anyone who might want to harm her?">>Do you know of anyone who might want to harm her? Ethan: Hmm... There was this ex-business partner of hers, Elizabeth - they had a pretty serious conflict several years ago. I remember her name because Mom was deeply affected by the incident. You: Thank you very much for your time and cooperation, Mr Cody. We'll be touch if we have more questions. //(Ethan Cody's boarding passes are kept in the inventory, accessible via the case file.)// Interview [[Elizabeth Gregson|Ex-colleague]]. [[Go back to previous dialogue|Son]] <<set $hasMetEthan to true>><</linkreplace>><</linkappend>> <<else>> You: What do you work as? Ethan: I am the owner of a climbing gym, but the gym is under the threat of closure. Rents have been rising way too fast over the recent years. I'm really left with no choice but to do something risky - I took up a huge loan recently to fund another business venture as a backup. You: Do you know if your mother made a will? Ethan: We're not close enough to talk about this. What's more, she can be quite a superstitious sort. Writing a will would be a highly taboo topic to her. You: Do you know of anyone who might want to harm her? Ethan: Hmm... There was this ex-business partner of hers, Elizabeth - they had a pretty serious conflict several years ago. I remember her name because Mom was deeply affected by the incident. You: Thank you very much for your time and cooperation, Mr Cody. We'll be touch if we have more questions. <<if $hasMetEthan is true and $hasMetElizabeth is false>>Interview [[Elizabeth Gregson|Ex-colleague]].<</if>> [[Go back to previous dialogue|Son]] [[Return|Outside crime scene]]<</if>>The case file is pretty empty as you'll see. This is all you have to go on for now! More information will be added as you investigate the case. The case file can be accessed on the side bar. An "Accuse" button will appear on the sidebar after you have interviewed the suspects. Note that you can only make an accusation when you have gathered enough clues.As you discover new leads, you can interview them via "Interview Suspects" in the sidebar. You can ask each suspect more questions using the same link as you progress in the game. After interviewing them, key points in their statements can be found in the case file. New section added in the case file: Drug Information Information on ''conventional medicines'' detected from forensic analysis can be accessed in this section.<h2>Ventolin</h2>\ A dry powder inhaler device containing the active ingredient, salbutamol. ''Indications and usual dose'' Acute asthma exacerbation (reversal of bronchospasm): 2 to 4 inhalations every 20 minutes for 3 doses ''Side effects'' Palpitations Nervousness Tremor ''Onset of action'' 5.7 minutes ''Time to peak, serum'' 30 minutes [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.D]] [[Back|Case File]]<h2>Simvastatin</h2>\ ''Indications and usual dose'' High blood cholesterol: 20 to 40 mg once daily in the evening Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: 20 to 40 mg once daily in the evening ''Max dose'' 40 mg a day ''Side effects'' Muscle cramps/ache Headache Abdominal pain, constipation ''Onset of action'' More than 3 days ''Peak effect'' 2 weeks [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.D]] [[Back|Case File]]<h2>Seretide</h2>\ A dry powder inhaler device containing two active ingredients, salmeterol and fluticasone. ''Indications and usual dose'' Asthma maintenance/control: 2 inhalations twice daily Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance: 2 inhalations twice daily ''Max dose'' 4 inhalations a day ''Side effects'' Headache Upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia Palpitations ''Onset of action'' Salmeterol: Asthma: 30 to 48 minutes COPD: 2 hours Fluticasone: Maximal benefit may take 1 to 2 weeks or longer ''Time to peak'' Salmeterol: ~ 20 minutes (serum) Fluticasone: 0.5 to 1 hour (plasma) [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.D]] [[Back|Case File]]<h2>Enalapril</h2>\ ''Indications and usual dose'' Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: 10 to 20 mg twice a day Chronic hypertension: 5 to 10 mg once a day, titrate as needed up to 40 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses ''Max dose'' 40 mg a day ''Side effects'' Low blood pressure, dizziness Cough, shortness of breath Skin rash ''Onset of action'' ~1 hour ''Peak effect'' 4 to 6 hours [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.D]] [[Back|Case File]]<h2>Paracetamol</h2>\ ''Indications and usual dose'' Pain, fever: 500 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or 1 g every 6 hours as needed ''Max dose'' 4 g a day ''Side effects'' Liver toxicity: likely to occur with single ingestion of more than 12 g over a 24-hour period Skin rash (frequency undefined) ''Onset of action'' Less than 1 hour ''Time to peak, serum'' 10 to 60 minutes [[Disclaimer|Disclaimer.D]] [[Back|Case File]]This game contains information related to health and medical topics solely for entertainment purposes only. The content provided has been //highly simplified//, and is ''not'' intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The creators, developers and publishers of this game do not endorse or promote self-diagnosis or self-treatment of any kind. The creators, developers and publishers of this game are not responsible for any health-related decisions made based on information within the game. [[Back|Case File]]''thesleuthacademy''<<set $showPIC to true>><div id='pic'></div><<set _bag to true>>\ Inside the bag are some plant trimmings. <<nobr>><<if $hasVisitedbag is false>><<linkreplace "Send samples of plant trimmings for analysis">>Samples have been sent for analysis.<<set $hasVisitedbag to true>><</linkreplace>><<else>>Samples have been sent for analysis.<</if>><</nobr>> [[Return|sink]]