C-CTA04 (Sep 20, 1988)

C-CTA04

Puzzle

“Zephyr’s most popular -dex.”
Mon Amour Trivia | 1 Word

Clue

Hover over the clues if you require!
Clue 1: What is Zephyr? Not the wind god.
Clue 2: What types of -dex do they make?
Clue 3: There's one type that is used to keep track of your connections.

Answer and Explanation

Answer: Rolodex
Explanation: A 'rolodex' is a type of device used to store a list of contacts, invented by the company Zephyr American (which also invented many other '-dex'es).

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Summary of Receipt

Summary

Transcript

CAFE RECEIPT
RECEIPT NUMBER: CTA04
RECEIPT DATE: 9 20 19XX
MANAGER TITLE: MON AMOUR
RECEIPT NOTES:

I finally had chance to make our newest employees… well, I suppose he wouldn’t call it “acquaintance” but more so “connection,” right? He’s very pleasant! I’m a bit disappointed we won’t work together directly, at least not for now. But this seems a fair compromise between mon amour and his most trusted associate. Once everything falls into place, we’ll have more time to get to know each other properly.

S.O.T.

Secret: I didn’t expect you to call back so soon.

Baltimore: Neither did I. But, [Secret], I think you’ll make a great addition to our team—to our Cafe.

Secret: Happy to be in your employ. Though, now that I’m officially on the payroll… what exactly are we doing out here in Death Valley?

Baltimore: You see those lights over there?

Secret: Yes.

Trusted Associate: We believe they’re signals of “Universal Distress.”

Secret: I see. Distress from all around, or…?

[Mon Amour shook her head.]

Mon Amour: From the Universe itself.

Secret: Ah. You’ve all plunged into the deep end, then.

Trusted Associate: It certainly seems that way. That’s why we need all the help we can get.

Baltimore: Within reason. Secret—you don’t mind if I call you that, right?

Secret: Secret?

Baltimore: Yes, because you’re, in essence, our “secret” employee. Plus, given your many connections, I’d imagine you’ve acquired a few secrets yourself.

Secret: A codename’s mandatory, I take it?

Baltimore: It is. I’m working on a more standardized set of names, but for now, Secret will do?

Secret: Of course.

Baltimore: Wonderful. Secret, we need you to look into this matter for us.

Secret: …“Universe distress.” Hm. I’m… not sure where to start. Any leads?

Mon Amour: Are you familiar with “the Bird”?

Secret: Ah, a codename I do recognize. God, right? One of His many names.

Mon Amour: Mm-hmm.

Secret: You know, I’m good, but even I don’t have God’s number.

Mon Amour: Well, I do, but… that’s the trouble. He’s not answering.

Secret: You… have… Of course! Lady Lucifer!

[Secret extended his hand.]

Secret: I’d heard you were working here, but… wow! Your glamor is impressive—I didn’t even register you as a Prince. Apologies for my—

Mon Amour: Don’t worry!

Secret: Oh! And here—my card.

Mon Amour: …That’s… quite the stack of cards.

Secret: Well, I’m sure you meet a lot of people.

Mon Amour: I’m glad to hear my glamor is working. But yes—God seems to be… gone.

Secret: …I see. That would certainly explain “Universal distress.”

Trusted Associate: Indeed. Secret, we need you to look into this quietly. See if any of your connections have noticed that “the Bird has flown away.”

Secret: Understood.

Baltimore: And don’t let anyone know He’s missing. Keep it a—

Secret: —Secret. Naturally.

E.O.T.