SWTC04 (Oct 6, 2021)
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Summary of Receipt
Manager 6 checks in and mentions the results of Manager 5’s decision between the three lines. The second passage was from ‘Pieces of 8’, and there’s some mention of turning the coins over and seeing another - likely referencing the same thing as 1313’s poem. The third passage, however, was seemingly linked to the Sons of Ill-Intent (who the CaD dealt with the year before), as well as Secret, Fate and Wicked, whom the CaD owe the greatest debts to. Lastly, the first passage further warns that the Wicked approaches.
Transcript
[BRANCH] PALM BEACH
[SERVER] MANAGER NO. 6
[DATE] 10/6/21
[INDEX ID] SWTC04
[SECURITY] DINER
So, we got quite a few patron responses to 5's question, huh? That's, like, fantastic. It gives me to a lot to work with for sure. I also got 1313's poetic insights to pour over. Haha, pour over. Get it? Anyway, let's take a look at what you lovely patrons had to say!
First off, short and sweet XxSecretCodexX said they felt most drawn to passage B. A sentiment shared by Shrinking Violet and Huron_Cal. Everyone correctly identified it as a passage from Pieces of 8 by Romantic Richard le Gallienne. Specifically from the chapter "An Unfinished Game of Cards," which, like, everyone feels indicates there is someone or something that isn't done with us yet. The_Librologist got the inclination that perhaps ghosts from our past could be coming back to haunt us. Well, let me say this much Librologist, I am, like, sick to death of ghosts. 7max18 pointed out that it could signify the stealing away of a prize. But what prize? Hmm... very interesting. And of course, our own lovely 1313 pulled from the passage a later quote and was inspired by the poem that follows that chapter. Something I definitely think is important is the pieces of 8. Well, you all know that, as 7max18 pointed out, pieces of 8 are important in the coffee trade. But turn the coins over, and you'll see another... hm. Well, that's probably all I'm allowed to say for passage B.
The_Librologist was initially drawn more to passage C. Tipping of balances, perhaps? Possible discordance in the angelic realms? Athame pointed out an interesting line from C, "The balance-beam of Fate was bent; The bounds of good and ill were rent;" and they further went on to point out the similar sounds between "ill were rent" and "ill-intent." Now, we haven't much dealt with the Sons of Ill-Intent since... well, like, I guess last year. Though, interesting that that line also makes mention of Fate. Perhaps this balance that is tipping is tipping because of them? I certainly don't think that's a stretch. And, of course, 1313 rephrased the prose to specifically outline our three most notable Debtors.
Lastly, and out-of-orderly, passage A. 'Tis time, 'tis time. Round the filter, pour it slow. Figure eights from gooseneck go. By the whispers of ill-fated sons, something Wicked this way comes. Doesn't get much clearer than that. Thank you, 1313. Though, I'm sure 4 or 5 could have told you that something Wicked is coming. It's always coming. A yellow flame that cannot die. Ice that burns in Coldest nights and darkest hours. Ah well. One debt at a time.
Peace, Love, and Joy!