Case No. 17
Caffeinated Report: CD-ANTR06
"A name with a certain "ring" to it."
CaD Knowledge | 2 Words
NUMBER: ANTR07
PRIORITY: DINER
DATE: 28-10-17
CUSTOMER & ORDER: STAFF MEMO
SERVER: BARISTA
Ugh. I feel like a truck hit me. And the truck had food poisoning and gave it to me. Which, yeah, I guess it's better than the alternative. Though this still sucks. I see why people don't tend to, well, you know, go backward. From what I've heard, the Professor only went four minutes back. Four minutes! And I feel like I actually did… you know… die. Though the gum is helping a lot. Apparently, what I'm experiencing is something called "dimensional displacement sickness," usually just called "burnout." It sucks. Would not recommend.
Anyway, I guess it all worked out as they were able to follow Gemini, who was with Cannon, to where they were hiding. Then they saved the Couple and got the Mechanism pieces back. After that, I guess the leader of the Society of Nom de Plume had a talk with Big Guy. Looks like the Palm Beach Cafe and Diner will be holding onto the Mechanism pieces until their whole "traitor" situation is dealt with. Also, I guess Gemini and Cannon escaped. Well. Not escaped. Escaped implies that they were ever truly caught. The Society doesn't really go head-to-head with what they call their "creatures of the night." I guess that's our job.
It's all still sort of fuzzy, but I swear I remember hearing a strange buzzing in my ear. Something about the 113rd Temple, Al Crow, and some sort of "beast." Which I guess is our problem to deal with, huh? It's weird. I haven't been able to reach anyone at the real Cafe and Diner. I hope nothing major has been going down. Last I heard, some guy named Crow was making some big moves.
Well… it's been nice (except for the almost bleeding to death thing) to take a sort of break, but I should probably get back to my Cafe. Though I am gonna spend the rest of the day here with New Guy at the beach. I figure I can drive back down to the Cafe once the sunsets.
'Til next time Palm Beach
-Barista "Z.B."
NUMBER: OD1703
PRIORITY: DINER
DATE: 29-10-17
CUSTOMER & ORDER: THE DARK
SERVER: H.R.
It's good to be back in regular old Florida. Though, while we were gone, it seems like we got a few new customers in the Dark, huh? Gemini. Technically, two, but it might as well be one. We are not sure yet if Gemini is the result of Pleasant's recent flight, but… I think I recognize them from somewhere… weird. I'm not really sure how the Dark could've pulled something like this off, but I think Gemini is… well, I guess, Gemini is like Aplut, in a way.
However, it could be just a connection that I'm making out of some questionable searches. I'm pretty out of my depth on this stuff, and so is Payroll, New Guy, the Manager, and Big Guy, it seems. If Gemini is who I think they are, we're going to need some outside help. I've discussed this with Big Guy, and he is pretty confident that 4121 of the Third Cafe could help us out in this matter. She was his next pick for a Barista anyway, so, like, it totally works out!
Of course, I don't want to put anything down as a fact yet. The similarities between Gemini and what I'm guessing their inspiration is drawn from is, well, it's beyond striking. And I've got a few crackpot theories about how the Dark made this happen, but I think the most obvious answer is their toymaker. I don't know how Pedro factors in… or where they're from, but that strange oil… I think it's actually iron gall ink. Anyway, if Gemini is who I think she is, and if I'm reading these numbers right, she's super dangerous. Like… secret level 20 party-wipe boss dangerous. I'll leave it at that for now…
Peace, love, and Joy!
NUMBER: OD1705
PRIORITY: DINER
DATE: 31-10-17
CUSTOMER & ORDER: THE DARK
SERVER: 8
First and foremost, Happy Halloween, my beloved Cafe and Diner. I know between the Dinner Party from Hell and the Reign of Robert, it has been an exciting few weeks leading up to today. Still, I want to thank you all for your excellent work. And, of course, an extra special thanks to our very first Barista for assisting us this month. You are more than welcome to stop by in the future should things get too boring at your Cafe. Though… from what I've heard, with all the new fast food joints popping up, you may not have the time.
As for a recap of what we have learned of the Dark and their plans this month, with Aplut out, Cannon and Gemini are in, Gemini seems to be related to their mysterious toymaker. After the Scepter stunt Florida pulled, I wouldn't be surprised if he is on his way out. Not smart to cross Umbra like that, huh? Cannon was brought on specifically to target a mechanism of interest to the Dark, and considering the geography of his terms, he may be out as well. But… Gemini, Floria, and Cannon would make four… perhaps the toymaker makes five? Ah, and Pleasant is still missing.
Looks like next month, we'll need to focus on keeping this Mechanism safe and figure out if we can't obtain or destroy enough of it to hinder the Dark entirely. We also need to pin down this toymaker, as he's now got Aplut and Gemini in his portfolio. We can't stop the Dark if they are able to keep adding new members out of thin air. But… as for today? Relax, enjoy the festivities, and rest up for next month.
Trick or treat,
Octo-ber