Z-SUN01 (Jul 1, 2023)
Puzzle
“Primary prominent difference among primates.”
Research | 1 Word
Clue
Hover over the clues if you require!
Clue 1: Compare humans (and apes) to all other primates. What are we missing?
Clue 2: It's a body part.
Clue 3: Look at the lower back.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Tail
Explanation: Apes and humans differ from all of the other primates in that they lack external tails.
Summary of Receipt
Summary
Transcript
Receipt: S-SUN01
Author: Mercutio
Status: Secret
Subject: Hyperion Cult
Well, that could have gone better, eh? Though I suppose, all things considered, it could have been so much worse. The Great Ape is not one to mess with, but at least Nine seems to have a cordial enough relationship with him. They may be mortal foes, but I suppose it's more about books than all-out fights, especially in Nine's line of work. Usually. Anyway, the Great Ape surprisingly did not have any of the Sebitti in his possession… but he did have an interesting artifact that could lead us to them for a price.
A steep price.
S.O.T.
Nine: Dilly, my dear friend, it has been a while, hasn't it!
Zeh: You just left.
Nine: I just… ah. We had a good conversation, I hope?
Zeh: …
Nine: Well, don't hold me accountable for my future. Anyway—
Zeh: You've brought Shaka to seek the Sebitti in my Congeries.
Nine: Ah, good, I already caught you up to speed.
Zeh: Hardly. What do you want with the Sebitti?
Twain: There's a group known as the Hyperion Cult led by a man calling himself Fenrir. He is killing and absorbing the Sebitti to gain their powers to bring about the end of the world.
Zeh: You dare waste my time, Shaka? Hmph. You are exactly like the old one. The Sebitti are Elders. Unkillable.
Mercutio: Ah, they were unkillable. Times are changing. Elders can be killed.
Zeh: Nine?
Nine: He is correct.
Zeh: How?
Nine: It is complicated, Dilly—
Zeh: Don't belittle me. How?
Nine: Well, it has to do with sharing power with mortal vessels and utilizing the inequality of the connection to—
Zeh: Hmph. I do not pact with humans. It is of no concern, then.
Twain: Well… yes and no. You're definitely more vulnerable if you bind your powers to a human… but Fate wasn't bound to anyone when it was killed.
Zeh: Fate? Killed?
Nine: Again, she speaks the truth, Zeh. Dangerous stuff.
Zeh: …well… I would help, but I do not possess any Sebitti.
Nine: Alright then. Well, Shaka, Mercutio, shall we be off? I do hope you aren't targeted by Fenrir, Dilly. I fear if he were to kill you for your mastery over time and space, it would make him a much more difficult adversary to deal with.
Zeh: Hmph. Fine. The Sun of Babylon.
Nine: The Sun of Babylon?
Zeh: An artifact which is said to refract the light of heaven toward the Sebitti.
Twain: That'd be perfect!
Nine: The price?
Twain: Price?
Mercutio: The Great Ape does not give away his treasures for free, Twain.
Zeh: I want the Heart of Netzach.
Twain: The—wait… what? The Heart of Netzach? There's no way! For a little glass disc? That is entirely unfair.
Zeh: I never said it would be an equal trade. If you want me to part with one of my treasures, I expect a much greater treasure in return.
Mercutio: Could we return the Sun of Babylon once we are done with it? You could hold the Heart as collateral.
Zeh: My Congeries are not a lending library. Nine should know that by now. That is my offer. Take it or leave it.
Twain: You'd rather risk dying than give us a piece of junk?
Zeh: I'd rather risk Fenrir finding another few Sebitti, so my offer can go up. Until then, Shaka, the offer stands. And, Nine?
Nine: Hm?
Zeh: Oxblood wants to see you.
Nine: Wonderful.
E.O.T.