One Lost Raena by Christin Wen

One Lost Raena

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The First-floor Hallway is a room. "You have arrived at the Hopedale General Hospital. After receiving an urgent call from your wife regarding your newborn child going missing, you come with a mission to catch the right suspect. Susie, the nurse, suspects the culprit is still within the boundaries of the hospital. How is it even possible for them to lose a baby under their very noses? Nevertheless, you come and investigate. (Note to player: to win, type ‘catch ____’ You only have one chance, good luck >:)

This is the first-floor hallway. White walls line up to the beige linoleum flooring of the hallway. The Lobby is north of the hallway. To the east of the hallway is the ICU, to the west of the hallway is the Surveillance room and to the south of the hallway leads to the garden.” 

The player is wearing a police uniform — dark navy shirt and bottoms.
 
The ICU is east of the First-floor hallway. 
The Lobby is north of the First-floor hallway.
The Surveillance Room is west of the door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM'.
The Garden is south of the First-floor hallway. 

The ICU is a room. 
"Now you are inside the ICU room. No people are seen other than several pieces of furniture - beds, monitors, and baby incubators. You can sense a strong smell of antiseptic - a little bitter with undertones of the artificial fragrance contained in soaps and cleaners. You scan the space around you and find nothing special."

The Lobby is a room. "There is a receptionist desk in the lobby. A bright yellow sticky note can be seen lying on the surface. Do people still use those neon sticky notes? You can't remember the last time you blinded yourself with one of those. To your right is an elevator that can take you to the second floor." 
The elevator is a door. The elevator is above the Lobby. The elevator is below the Second-Floor Hallway.

The receptionist's desk is an object in the lobby. The description of a receptionist's desk is "A wide white desk with a front board that is three-quarters your height when standing. Looks like June went for a bathroom break. There are a few binders with one labelled 'books to READ' in caps. Does the healthcare department have a book club or something? Interesting…To the right you see a clipboard propped up vertically with sign-in and sign-out sheets for doctors."

June is a woman. 

The safe is an openable container in the lobby. The description of the safe is "A small safe, with a dial which can spin to any number. Although not large in size, it must weigh more than three times its appearance." Instead of opening the safe, say "The safe opens only when turned to the correct 5-digit number combination."

In the safe is a silver key. The safe is closed and fixed in place. Understand "dial" as the Safe.

Spinning it to is an action applying to one thing and one number. Check spinning it to: if the noun is not the safe, say "[The noun] does not spin." instead. Report spinning it to: say "[one of]Click! and nothing else happens. Maybe it isn't as easy as 12345.[or]Click! and nothing else happens. Is it another form of encryption? What else have I learned in my early training years...[or]Click! Still nothing. Hm, perhaps it's time to try out my knowledge of Caesar Cipher Shift 3?[or]Oh gosh, have I forgotten how to do such a simple thing?[stopping]".

Understand "spin [something] to [a number]" as spinning it to.

After spinning the closed Safe to 21847: now the Safe is open; say "Clonk! and the safe door swings slowly open, revealing [a list of things in the Safe]."

Test me with "open safe / spin safe to 21847 / open safe / spin safe to 21847 / x safe / get key".

Instead of showing the key to Doctor Louco: say "'Since I’m the head of the department here, I have a copy of the key to the security room. You know, just in case anything happens!' Dr. Louco says matter of factly."

Instead of asking Doctor Louco about something: say “‘Hey Dr. Louco, how’s your day been.’

‘It was going great until you know…that happened.’ Her eyebrows tense and frown appears on her face. ‘Do you need any help with it?’

‘It would be great if you could answer some questions so I can better understand what happened.’

She pleasantly accepts the interrogation. You’ve acquired the information you need and ask one last question, ‘What’s your impression of Susie?’

‘She’s been here since forever considering her young age, a very successful young lady I must say. Sometimes she seems too happy though which is off putting to me. This morning I saw her going in and out of your wife’s room. Nurse duties perhaps.’ Dr. Louco informs you skeptically. 

You take note of what she says. Better start collecting evidence.”

The sticky note is an object on the receptionist's desk. The description of the sticky note is “A neon yellow rectangular Post-It note. You squint to read the hardly legible handwriting — ‘Emergency situation. I’ll be back at around 5. Bye’. A sloppy smiley face is drawn on the bottom right corner.”

Instead of showing the sticky note to Doctor Louco: say “‘What’s this? *examines* You reckon June wrote this? She’s been gone for a bit…’”

Instead of showing the sticky note to Susie: say “She looks at you oddly. ‘Where’d you find this?’

‘Receptionist’s desk. Did you write this?’

‘Me?’ She glares at you in disbelief. ‘Steven, look at your watch. It’s literally 5:03 PM. Even if I were to run I wouldn’t be able to make it up here without looking like a fire extinguisher. Thanks for having that faith in me though, appreciate it.’

You think for a second. She does have a point, but who else could it be?”

The Surveillance room is a room. "It’s an overwhelmingly dark room. Other than a huge screen and a black foldable chair, the room is empty. Quite colder than the other rooms as well. You zip up your jacket all the way to the top."

The door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM' is a door. The door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM' is east of the Surveillance Room. The door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM' is west of the hallway. The door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM' is locked. The silver key unlocks the door that says 'SURVEILLANCE ROOM' .

The security camera monitor is a switched off device in the Surveillance room. It is fixed in place. The description of the security camera monitor is "[if the security camera monitor is switched off]That's odd. It's been turned off. Let's try turning it on and see what we can find.[otherwise]Hmm, you wonder why the security camera monitor has been turned off in the first place. Does nobody watch it? If you knew the security levels were this bad you wouldn't have let your wife give birth in this hospital. You sigh in frustration. You attempt to view the monitor but all six security cameras have been turned off. Reviewing the past footage, you notice the last time the cameras were active was at 4:38 PM. 

'Are there any securities that are kept to watch the monitor?', you ask Susie, who has followed you into the room.

'Not really. We've been lacking staff in our security department lately. The keys to this room are locked away safely and we haven't encountered any mishaps until now.' She looks down nervously."

The Garden is a room. "There is a beautiful garden outside with blooming tulips and marigolds. There is a bench on your right. You spot the nib of a gold foiled fountain pen peeking out under the bench."

The fountain pen is an object in the Garden. The description of the fountain pen is "A beautiful 0.6 mm fountain pen with a gold nib and gold foil detailing on the body to match with it."

Instead of showing the pen to Doctor Louco: say "'Oh! My pen...I wonder where it had one off to. I left in a hurry this morning, probably dropped it somewhere. It would be a pity if I lost it, especially since my sister gifted it to me.' Dr. Louco chuckles, 'She would probably be furious if she knew, oh good lord. Thank you.'"

The Patient's room 217 is a room. “You are now in the patient’s room. There doesn’t seem to be much in the patient room 217. There is a window on the left of the room with those dull pink curtains with small embroidered leaves on them, matching the dull pink walls that surround you. The empty room brings you a fresh contrast to the other relatively crowded rooms you’ve been in. 

‘That room belonged to a five year old little girl who is fighting cancer. She has been transferred to a hospital for children.’ Susie answers the question in your mind before you even get the chance to speak aloud. No suspicion here I guess…” 



The Doctor's Office is a room. "There is a seemingly old Victorian desk made of wood. On the desk there is an opened computer, and a framed picture." 

The doctor’s desk is in the Doctor's Office. The doctor’s desk is an object. The description of the doctor’s desk is "Nothing out of the blue — the typical objects you would find on a desk. There is a small, closed drawer that seems to have been taken care of nicely, no scratches or dents whatsoever." The drawer is fixed in place. The drawer is part of the doctor's desk. The drawer is an openable container. The description of the drawer is “There are several files…you find nothing too interesting, just doctor stuff. It’s not like their handwriting is legible either.”

A computer is on the doctor’s desk. A computer is an object. It is fixed in place. The description of a computer is "The computer has been left on. Left of the screen is Doctor Louco's schedule and on the right, you see her notes for patient check-ups."

The picture is a thing in the Doctor's Office. The description of the picture is "A framed picture of a sonogram dated 11/07/2019.

What a cute baby, you think."

Doctor Louco is a woman. Doctor Louco is in the lobby. The description of Doctor Louco is "Her hair is placed in a loose bun with curtain bangs framing her chiseled face. Wearing a long white lab coat (basic doctor wear), her left breast pocket has her name tag clipped onto it. There is a key in her right breast pocket. What is this key for? You make your way down to her gray dress pants where there is nothing in the pockets. You notice she's wearing the same brand of shoes as you, good taste."

Understand "show [something] to [someone]" as showing. Showing is an action applying to two things.
Understand "talk to [someone]" as talking to. Talking is an action applying to one thing.
Understand "doctor" and "louco" and "dr" and “Doctor Louco” as Doctor Louco.
Understand "your wife" and "wife" and "mother" as mother.
Understand "nurse" and "susie" and "nurse Susie" as Susie.

Instead of showing the picture to Doctor Louco: say "'I had a miscarrage half a year ago. This is the only thing I have of my unborn daughter now. Oh for I would wish I could have another child, but unfortunately my body can’t. That’s why I like working here, seeing so many newborns and happy parents makes me feel like maybe there’s hope again.' In the corner of Dr. Louco’s eye, you can see a small tear begin to escape."

The Second-floor Hallway is a room. “The hallway is lined with several patient rooms. Dull pink walls seem to go on forever. The mother’s room is north of the hallway. There is a doctor’s office to the west of the hallway, and a patient’s room 217 to the east of it.”

The Mother’s room is a room. “Your wife lays on the bed, back towards you, whilst an empty newborn crib can be seen beside her. Although you can't see her face, an image of those blank eyes, dark eyebags, and prominent smile lines form in your mind. She gazes out the window, still, except the constant slow rise and fall of her bosom. You spot a washroom east of the room. Susie sits in a chair diagonally across the bed. You motion her to step out for a bit. Understanding immediately, she quietly tip toes out of the room.

'Honey?' You whisper as soft as you can, afraid that anything will frighten her. She was always a timid person, never liking the idea of surprise pranks. Your wife slowly turns her postpartum body towards you.

'Steven...I don't know what...what do I do.' A broken whimper tells you she's still in shock.

You gaze at her empathetically, ‘It’s okay darling. I just need you to tell me what happened.’ Trying your best to calm her down, you take her hands into yours. ‘Anyone could’ve taken Raena, it’s not your fault dear. I’m just gonna ask you a few questions, I only need you to be honest.’

You hate that you need to question her like this but it’s only for the best. ‘Has Susie been acting abnormally around you?’

‘Oh no no no, Susie has been a pleasure to have around. She visits my room every now and then to check up on me and the baby. Such a caring young lady.’

‘What about Dr. Louco?’  

She pauses to think. ‘I haven’t seen her much. Always busy with patients, I suppose. Doctor things, just like your job has them. She helped me when I was in labour, after, she told me that the baby is a girl and that was pretty much it. We should invite Kellay over to our place sometime. We've known her since we moved into this neighborhood 3 years ago! Can you believe it? Time really flies.’ Your wife says while gazing off into the dull pink walls. 

‘June?’

She cocks her head and stares at you questionably. ‘Who’s June? Never heard of her. Steven, are you having an affair? Right after I gave birth to our one and only child? I’ve got it! You gave the baby to June while I was asleep. Am I correct Steven?’

‘Look darling, I understand that you’re upset but we are not going to discuss your trust issues here. This is a serious matter and I’ve told you to go to therapy several times and you just wouldn’t listen. June is the receptionist by the way.’ You sigh in frustration. 

Despite your wife causing a fuss, you continue with your investigation.”

Susie is a woman in the Mother’s room. The description of Susie is “At first glance Susie looks really nice and quiet, she wears light pink scrubs, and has a fine complexion. She’s slim and petite. Her long locks of hair are tied up in a tight bun. By looking at her, you would guess she’s around 25 years old. Her name tag is clipped onto her breast pocket and she seems to be happy to help anyone.

You’ve encountered way too many cases of innocent looking ones being the real criminals. Gotta keep an eye on her.”

Mother is a woman in the Mother’s room. The description of the Mother is “Lying on the bed, gazing out the window, still in her pale blue hospital gown. She seems very tired and worried. I better let her rest, you think.”

Instead of asking Susie about something: say “‘Your wife is in great condition healthwise. Earlier, she rang me several times to ask about the baby but I haven’t been much help to her. I’m so glad that you’re here now!’ Susie says thankfully.”

Instead of asking Mother about something: say "'At around 5pm I awoke from a nap and our baby was gone. GONE STEVEN! I went through nine months…NINE MONTHS OF PAIN…and now our baby is gone...' Your wife begins to trail off and starts to cry. You try to comfort her while looking around for clues."  

Understand "talk to [someone]" or “converse with [someone]” as talking to.
Understand "talk to [someone] about [someone]" as talking to. Understand "talk to [something]" as talking to. Talking to is an action applying to two visible things.

The Patient's room 217 is east of the Second-floor hallway.
The Doctor's office is west of the Second-floor hallway. 
The Mother's room is north of the Second-floor hallway. 
The Washroom is east of the Mother's room.

The Washroom is a room. The light switch is a switched off device in the Washroom. It is fixed in place. "You can barely see anything. It's nearly pitch black in here but many years of police training have sharpened your eyes. You can make out the amorphous shape of what seems to be a changing table. You wonder how anyone manages if there is a black out. There is a light switch (turned off) to your left." 

After switching on the switch: say "You turn on the switch. There is a changing table with a used hospital towel on it."

The changing table is a thing in the Washroom. It is fixed in place. The description of the changing table is "[if the light switch is switched off]Let's not waste our time on trying to figure out what this is in the dark. There's a light switch to your left, maybe turn it on?[otherwise]A hefty large table that looks relatively used. Remnants of words written in red permanent marker are left on the blue tinted tiles of the walls."

Understand "eat [something]" as eating.

Instead of eating changing table: say “Last time I checked, something like this is not edible. Highly do not recommend trying.”
Instead of eating sticky note: say “Who in their right mind would eat paper...”
Instead of eating picture: say “Did you seriously just eat Doctor Louco’s picture?!”
Instead of eating key: say “Now you have no key left. All that effort just to have it as a snack?”
Instead of eating fountain pen: say “Last time I checked, something like this is not edible. Highly do not recommend trying.”
Instead of eating towel: say “Quite fibrous. Have fun digesting that.”


The towel is a thing in the Washroom. The description of the towel is "[if the light switch is switched off]Oof, it's a little dark to see. You squint your eyes a little more but make no progress.[otherwise]A pale sage green towel which is almost as tall as you. Scrunched up in a ball, left on the changing table with a corner dangling off the table."

Understand "turn [something switched off]" as switching on. Understand "turn [something switched on]" as switching off. Understand "turn [something]" as switching on.

Understand “catch [someone]” as catching. Catching is an action applying to one thing.

Instead of catching Susie: say “Oh, so now you’re suspecting a little young lady who’s been by your side all this time? Do you even have a heart? Tsk tsk.”; end the story saying "Sorry mate, no cookie for you this time."

Instead of catching Mother: say “For god sake she’s your wife are you really going to go on and suspect the person that gave birth to your child? AFTER NINE MONTHS OF PAIN!? I can tell that you have trust issues.”; end the story saying "Sorry mate, no cookie for you this time."

Instead of catching June: say “You’re really suspecting the receptionist who you haven’t even seen before? What a loser honestly.”; end the story saying "Sorry mate, no cookie for you this time."

Instead of catching Doctor Louco: say “AHA! You’ve got it! Your family friend of three years...and she’s the one causing all this ruckus. You feel your face turn hot with anger and your hand slowly slides to the gun on your belt. Do you bear the heart to do it....?”; end the story finally saying "Congratulations! Cookie for you <3”;