>>6183852"My theory is this: the troupe, while not actual members of the Singularity cult, might be coerced to work for them... or they're actually in cahoots somehow."
McDowd thinks a bit, then nods.
"Reasonable, but we have no actual proof to confirm it right now."
"To test that theory, here's what we do... you got some rope and a bag, big enough to carry a kid?"
The ex-lawman's face practically exploded into disbelief, then a thoughtful mien, and shifts right back to slightly aghast.
"That's nuts! But... could also work?? I hope you know where you're going with this..."
"Don't worry, I have a plan."
Receiving the sizable sack and rope with gusto, you turn towards Rita.
"Hey Rita! Come here a sec. Would you like to do some trickery? Maybe get some alone time with Hammy to boot..."
A while later, you are Pietro Hammond, eternal child actor. That escape from the cave was way too bumpy, and your troupe sustained minor bruises - guess you'd need more makeup than usual to hide the one on your cheek, if you're going on stage in the near future. But hold on, what's this? A rythmic knocking on the clinic's rear window? Ah, seems like it's just another ardent fan! You suppose you'd fulfill her wish for an autograph, then. This should only take a while.
"Hi! How can I hel-"
A quick, textbook sacknapping later, and you're back as Rosa Montagni, running your ass away from the alley, Rita and McDowd in tow. Rita's giggle-cackle is surprisingly contagious, your goblin genes overjoyed by such mischief. McDowd, however, shares not your glee.
"Well congratulations, you caught him! What's the next step of your master plan?!"
You couldn't help but feel a bit of sarcasm from him. But true - you haven't thought this far... yet.
What's the plan?
>CHOOSE ONE>□ Get him to the hotel and interrogate him there with Rita and McDowd>□ Get him to the guild hall holding cells with the other two prisoners and interrogate them with Rita, McDowd, Clyde, Nemo and Valencio>□ Get him to the hotel and wait for Millie and Craig to return to interrogate him>□ Other (fill in) 