DD-TMS06 (Nov 17, 1995)

DD-TMS06

Puzzle

“Pressman.”
Knowledge | 2 Words

Clue

Hover over the clues if you require!
Clue 1: This one requires a lot of searching, so be prepared. What 'Solomons' exist in Cafe and Diner? Any that can be linked to the Ouroboros - and not just Belphegor's alias?
Clue 2: Who, in Debt Come Due, has been called a 'pressman'?
Clue 3: See the MME receipts.

Answer and Explanation

Answer: Solomon Langley
Explanation: According to C-MME06 from Debt Come Due, it says “Jethro: Which is weird, considering he's a pressman.”, which talks about Solomon Langley who is involved with this receipt.

Summary of Receipt

Mr. Clemens and Solomon Langley, an envoy of Belphegor, pay the Owner a visit. They talk about how Clemens is aligned with Satan, and he justifies it as aiding him with his goal of unleashing the Devil on the world, instead of out of loyalty. However, Clemens believes the Devil - apparently one of the ‘Archons’ - can be persuaded to spare the Universe, since ‘he has been [swayed] before’. The Owner, on account of him helping make the 16th Sphere, agrees that it may be possible - though Belphegor is incredibly good at time-shenanigans, she’s not perfect. There have been imperfections, namely a time dilation of two years. Solomon and Clemens warn the Owner that, instead of things proceeding like in the 15th Sphere - with the Dark Triad and Satan failing to re-open the Gates after being killed by Lucifer - Satan’s somehow found another way to open the Gates of Hell. The ‘Anathema Proxy’. Clemens begins to elaborate, but is cut off by another earthquake, almost entirely confirmed to be due to Pleasant in some way.

Transcript

RECEIPT #006
FILED UNDER: AND-TMS
DATE: 11/17/95
THE OWNER

The surprises never seem to cease. Last night the Mysterious Stranger, along with an emissary of Belphegor, paid me a visit. Though I should probably keep this conversation entirely to myself, I did have the CaDCom record it, and I'm glad I did. The Stranger has revealed an unforeseen wrinkle in my plans, something called the Anathema Proxy. Unfortunately, our conversation got cut short by a rather massive tremor. I would say it was a coincidence, but I know better than that. It was no coincidence but a Pleasant surprise.

S.O.T.
The Owner: I was wondering when you'd drop by.
Mr. Clemens: So, you were expecting me?
The Owner: In a sense, though, I see you've brought a guest.
Solomon: [E], I presume? Or should I say, [The Owner].
The Owner: I haven't heard that name in almost a decade. So, she told you everything?
Solomon: I doubt it. I know about the rewinding and the bargain you made, but I'm sure she has kept some of the details to herself.
The Owner: I wouldn't take it personally; it is her nature, after all. So, Mr. Twain, you've allied yourself with the Ouroboros?
Mr. Clemens: Not quite.
The Owner: So, you're still working for Satan, then?
Mr. Clemens: I owe no loyalty to any Prince. I aid Satan due to his pursuit.
The Owner: To open the Gates of Hell, unleash his father, and destroy the Universe again?
Mr. Clemens: Well… The Universe does not have to end.
The Owner: Really? Do you really believe that? Do you expect an Archon like the Devil to just let this Universe exist as it is?
Mr. Clemens: I believe he can be swayed. He has been before.
The Owner: So that's your true goal, then?
Mr. Clemens: Do you think it is possible? You have seen the Universe in its entirety. You have even had a hand in its recreation.
The Owner: It shouldn't be possible...
Solomon: ...but...
The Owner: ...but there are imperfections.
Solomon: Belphegor is good, but she is not perfect.
The Owner: There is a slight dilation of two years, but otherwise, things are proceeding how they should. Satan has formed a Dark contract with the Hatman, Mothman, and Redman. They'll attempt to open the Gates to Hell but fail when Lucifer kills Satan.
Solomon: Then what?
The Owner: Do you really want to know the future, Solomon?
Solomon: Belphegor has already told me what transpired in the past and what would be our future. Lucifer kills Satan, then picks up where he left off.
The Owner: This time will be different.
Solomon: Are you planning on surviving?
The Owner: …no. But this time will be different. I can—
Mr. Clemens: Satan has found another way.
The Owner: What?
Solomon: That's the problem with treating the past as the future. Two years, [Owner], a lot can change.
The Owner: What do you mean another way?
Mr. Clemens: He plans to utilize the Anathema Proxy—
The Owner: Gah—!
Solomon: Agh! —No… it can't be…
E.O.T.