C-NCS03 (Dec 17, 2017)
Puzzle
“Friend by familial name.”
See: C-NCS02 | 1 Word
Clue
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Clue 1: A 'fatherly' name for one of the Cafe's 'friends'.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Godfather
Explanation: Drosselmeyer was referred to as Godfather in both the original story of the Nutcracker and the receipts, most recently C-NCS02.
Summary of Receipt
Summary
Transcript
NUMBER: NCS03
PRIORITY: CAFE
DATE: 17-12-17
CUSTOMER & ORDER: FLORIDA, COFFEE BLACK
SERVER: BIG GUY
The situation regarding the Nutcracker has become increasingly dire, and it is clear that conventional tactics are failing us. H.R.'s observations are accurate; despite the Manager's relentless efforts, the Nutcracker remains unphased. Common magic has no effect on this weapon. So… after weighing all possible alternatives, it has become clear to me that we must utilize uncommon magic. Wicked magic. Blight flame. Consequences be damned. It may be our last resort to escape this storybook limbo.
In the past, the Manager and H.R. have both utilized the horrible power of Blight Flame individually—The Manager when dealing with the Chupacabra and H.R. when dispelling Ringan Storm. In both instances, the Blight Flame was in a limited form, a third of its true fury. However… together, as one, we could unleash a true, unrestrained Blight Flame—the full power of the Wicked. I understand the gravity of this decision, and I do not make it lightly. If we are to stop this Nutcracker, we must be willing to embrace the full extent of our capabilities, regardless of the personal cost.
We must strike at the heart of the Nutcracker's power, severing its connection to Drosselmeyer's enchantments and burning away the already tainted reality that sustains it. While our current situation seems fairly self-contained, every half hour here seems to be a full day. We'll waste away here if we don't stop this Nutcracker soon. With us trapped in here, no one out there is stopping Umbra and the Dark from completing the Mechanism and finding the First Bible. I don't know what will happen once we tap into the Wicked's power, but, I don't see another way out of this. Payroll, New Guy, and Nine will be headed toward the outer layers of this tinsel-wrapped labyrinth. If we succeed… but become consumed by the Wicked, they should be able to escape back into to the real Florida. If we fail… they will hopefully be far enough away to not be consumed by the Blight as well.
That's all.
Big Guy.