Shadows of London: 1-16 Persuasion

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Frightened by her nightmare, Caroline decides to seek Doctor Grey's help. After asking a servant for his location, Caroline goes to "consult" him, tightly grasping the empty flask of prayer water.

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I didn't expect Doctor Grey to be aware of the existence of the Scarlet Rose Club. I am momentarily tempted to tell him.

• Tell him the truth
  • No effect
• Say something vague
  • Affects story in Shadows of London: 1-17 A Shock Under Moonlight

Transcript

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• A few days have passed, and I experience no other symptoms. But I'm still feeling uneasy.
• The night of the full moon is near, and I must consult Doctor Grey soon.

• Aunt Petit has been staying home for several days, compiling a new book.
• Today, I hear she's going out with Mr. Erskine. This is my chance.
• Anna: Miss Rayes, are you feeling unwell?

• Realizing that I've been staying in bed past breakfast, Anna is worried, and has come to check on me.
• You: I'm feeling really dizzy. I think I might be ill...

• I clutch my blanket tightly, and cough a few times.
• Anna: I'll ask Doctor Hoffmann to come over. He is Madam's most trusted doctor.

• You: No, Anna... I want to go consult Doctor Grey. Do you know where his clinic is?

• Anna: Doctor Edward Grey? I can go ask around. Please rest.

• You: Thank you, Anna.

• After breakfast, Anna brings me news.
• Anna: Miss Rayes, I got Jack to ask Doctor Grey to come over, but unfortunately, the doctor has gone out.

• You: Doctor Grey's not in? Oh no...

• Anna: There was a note on the door. It says that Doctor Grey will be visiting the orphanage at Whitechapel today.

• Anna: Why don't we ask Doctor Hoffmann instead?

• You: I'm not comfortable with the idea of getting examined by unfamiliar doctors...

• Anna: Since I'm not seriously ill, why don't you let Jack send me to the orphanage?

• Anna: Whitechapel is a messy place, and I'm afraid you won't be safe...

• You: I'm only going to the orphanage, and I'll be back after consulting him. I won't run about.

• You: I'll be with the children, and Doctor Grey will be there too. I'll be fine.

• Anna: Well... All right.

• You: Oh yes, please prepare some snacks for the children.

• Unable to dissuade me, Anna can only do as I say.
• You: (I should change into something suitable for visiting the slums.)

• Jack: Miss Rayes, are you sure you don't need me to wait for you?

• You: There's no need. Besides consulting Doctor Grey, there's something I need to discuss with him.

• The words sound wrong the minute they're out of my mouth. Jack smiles at me knowingly.
• Jack: I see. So that's how it is. I understand!

• Jack: Stay for as long as you like. I'll help you keep this a secret from Madam.

• You: Please do so.

• If I were to try to explain further, it would be even more awkward. So I watch Jack drive the carriage away, and then walk into the orphanage alone.

• I don't get to use my carefully prepared excuse. The minute I mention Doctor Grey's name, the receptionist lets me in.

• Edward Grey: Miss Rayes? Why are you here?

• You: Good afternoon, Doctor Grey.

• You: Do pardon me for intruding, but I need your help.

• You: May I have some of your time after you are done with the consultations?

• Edward Grey: No need to be so formal. I've already seen my last patient.

• Edward Grey: If you don't mind, we can talk right now.

• The little boy sitting at the side of the table stands up, and politely bows to me before running out of the room.
• You: He has a bandage on his hand. Is he badly hurt?

• Edward Grey: Not really. If he lets it rest for about half a month, he should be able to move it normally again.

• Edward Grey: But it must be torture to watch your friends run about and play when you can't join in.

• Doctor Grey shakes his head with a smile, and pulls out a chair for me.
• Edward Grey: Back to our previous topic... You must be here because of an urgent matter, right?

• You: Some days ago, I drank a sort of medicine, and it gave me some strange symptoms.

• You: The symptoms disappeared the next day, but I'm still afraid, so I decided to come consult you...

• Edward Grey: Do you remember the name of that medicine?

• You: It was given by a friend, and she told me it's for boosting my health. I don't know what it's called...

• Edward Grey: Well then, what symptoms did you experience?

• You: Anxiety, overheating, nightmares, and... a bizarre thirst for blood.

• Doctor Grey is shocked for a moment. Then he frowns deeply.
• Edward Grey: That "health booster" probably isn't from any official doctor or pharmacy.

• Edward Grey: Please allow me to conduct a simple examination of your body, just to be safe.

• You: Alright.

• Doctor Grey takes out a stethoscope, and motions for me to turn around.
• Perhaps I'm feeling too nervous. My heart is racing, and my cheeks are heating up.
• After he's done with the stethoscope, Doctor Grey checks behind my ears and my neck, and then examines my eyes.
• Edward Grey: There's nothing wrong with your body. Your face is pale, but I guess that's due to exhaustion and worry.

• Edward Grey: As for the "thirst for blood" you mentioned, it might be a side effect of your fear of the disease.

• You: Is that so?

• Edward Grey: The symptoms of the people infected by the disease are far worse than the ones you experienced.

• Edward Grey: Their bodies decay, and they die within a few days... All of them, without exception.

• I'm still feeling dubious, but I don't dare to reveal anything about the Scarlet Rose Club.
• Doctor Grey seems to have read my mind.
• Edward Grey: Do you mind telling me who gave you that medicine, Miss Rayes?

• You: It's...

• Edward Grey: Was it Jesse?

• You: No, of course not!

• Edward Grey: I'm not sure if you've heard, but some young nobles have joined a secret organization.

• Edward Grey: Whether the organization's motive is profit or chaos, it has definitely attracted the attention of the ton.

• Edward Grey: And despite Mr. Lindvall's repeated warnings, Jesse is still curious about this club.

• Edward Grey: If you were influenced by him, Miss Rayes--

• You: You've misunderstood. Jesse doesn't know a thing about this medicine!

• I didn't expect Doctor Grey to be aware of the existence of the Scarlet Rose Club. I am momentarily tempted to tell him.

Tell him the truth

• I want to clear his suspicions about Jesse. After some internal conflict, I decide to tell Doctor Grey about how I joined the club.
• Edward Grey: You are too reckless, Miss Rayes.

• Edward Grey: You could have lost your life, investigating a shady organization on your own.

• Edward Grey: You're lucky to be here in one piece. Don't go to them again.

• You: But the Baroness said that once I've drunk the "prayer water", I'm connected to the "High God's" blood.

• You: And no matter where I am, the "High God" will be able to sense the existence of its followers, and no one can escape.

• Edward Grey: Most of that is probably made up to frighten you.

• Edward Grey: Such scare tactics are typical of how underground organizations control people.

• You: The full moon ritual is probably an evil scheme.

• You: Even if I am somehow spared, what will happen to the members that are devoted to the Baroness?

Say something vague

• You: The medicine was given to me by someone I know from etiquette class. You don't know her.

• Ashamed, I hang my head. I am unable to meet Doctor Grey's eyes.
• Edward Grey: Your friend must be a member of that mysterious organization.

• Edward Grey: The medicine she gave you might have some hallucinogenic properties, as well as addictive components.

• Edward Grey: There are many similar drugs on the black market. Crooks often use them to control people.

• Edward Grey: Please stay away from this friend of yours, Miss Rayes.

• You: But what if she was tricked by someone, and ended up joining that organization...

• You: I can't just watch her head towards destruction, and not do a thing!

• Edward Grey: An organization that can gather numerous young nobles, make them keep everything a secret, and do dangerous things--

• Edward Grey: I'm afraid there might be an unimaginable power behind it. Trying to tackle them alone would be like trying to mine ore with a spoon.

• Edward Grey: Since the ton are concerned about the matter, I'm sure Scotland Yard has already started investigating.

• Edward Grey: Instead of tossing yourself into the flames, why don't you wait calmly for the right moment?

• You: Hmm... I guess you're right.

• You: (Doctor Grey isn't involved in this, after all.)

• You: (And maybe his logical nature makes it hard for him to truly understand my predicament...)

• Perhaps he's noticed my woeful expression. Doctor Grey's tone seems to grow gentler.
• Edward Grey: I know you've been highly concerned about the epidemic, Miss Rayes.

• Edward Grey: And I guess that is how you became involved with this underground organization.

• Edward Grey: But it's the job of the police to investigate criminal activity. And the treatment and prevention of diseases should be left to doctors.

• Edward Grey: What you should do, is ensure your own safety, and have faith in justice.

• You: I understand, and thank you for your concern, Doctor Grey.

• Edward Grey: I am going to the Lindvall residence, and I can send you back.

• Edward Grey: Please wait a while. I'll go say goodbye to the children.

• You: Oh yes, I brought some snacks for them. Please distribute them.

• I hand over the basket of snacks.
• Edward Grey: Since you were kind enough to think of this, why don't you distribute them together with me?

• Edward Grey: I'm sure the kids would rather see a friendly lady instead of a doctor who keeps nagging them to take their medicine.

• You: Alright, I'll be glad to help.

• On the way home, I gaze out the window at the gray and foggy streets. My thoughts are a mess.
• Doctor Grey seems dispirited at my distracted state, and remains silent for the whole trip.