Haze Walkthrough

Haze Walkthrough

This is a Haze playthrough, but can easily be used to branch out into other routes as well.

For the Light-Fingered Lou ending, lower your PC's suspicion stat. This can be done by:

• messing with Inspector Ambrose's board during the fox hunt
• stealing less money from Haze
• getting Aunt Primrose to serve the police officers tea in the parlor scene
• not spoiling Inspector Ambrose's book in the parlor scene

You can choose to participate in second Inner Circle trial instead of helping Rory with the heist. This can lead to the Inner Circle ending, the Dr. X ending or the Col. Firesnuff ending. (following this walkthrough unlocks the Inner Circle ending regardless)

• Unlock Shambles, the Gila monster, by grabbing the envelope in Regina's room then dropping the hat on the poison canister. You must have (soothing < 50) and (persuade > 50) to tame it. Then on the second Inner Circle mission you will get the option to take her with you.

#An attractive iris in a bud vase and a cup of fragrant oolong tea.

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#I spoke out rather directly on how sensible such an aunt sounds, and that she ought to be obeyed.

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#"I speak my mind in nearly all circumstances."

#"I have an unfortunate habit of lying and stealing, given the opportunity, often without due thought or reflection."

#I have had some training in boxing.

#I followed ${rory_him}, and convinced ${rory_him} not to purchase cigarettes.

#By inspiring ${rory_him} with the competitive spirit to win the wager with Aunt Primrose.

#"Ah…I understand the importance of Aunt Primrose's visit."

#"Yes; note carefully, ${rorysir}: it is of course mixed in with the outfits for fancy dress balls. Permit me."

#Encourage Rory by saying that the book is surely within ${rory_his} capacity to read and understand.

#Veal ragout with truffles and apricot compote.

#A port-poached pear tart with homemade raspberry-streaked crème fraîche.

#Irritated and slapdash, filled with shortcuts and work-arounds.

#"Actually, madam, that novel is mine, not ${rorymr} Wintermint's. I find the work of Fifi Buttercup most illuminating."

#Nod encouragingly and mouth, "You can do this."

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#…stand at attention, awaiting further orders.

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#"This isn't a case for increased security at all. Instead, simply tell her you trust her."

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#${frankmr} Cygnet-Signet is a most unsuitable marriage prospect for Rory. This alliance should probably be broken off.

#"Frankincense and I had a reasonably pleasant relationship with each other."

#Smoothly break in and make the request for a loan on Rory's behalf.

#Shout for the conductor to hold the train.

#Jauntily salute them as the train pulls away.

#…the cheapest possible way: third class. (will cost 2 readies)

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#I sit down next to ${haze_him}. "Nice to meet you. I'm ${fname} ${name}."

#"Waiter, can we have two drinks over here at once?"

#"Autumn."

#I offer a detailed and eloquent response involving the change of light and the transition into the world's slumber.

#I leave ${haze_his} head right where it is and let ${haze_him} sleep.

#I return to second class.

#"Simplicity itself. I shall be right back with it."

#I convince the other fellow at the table that the drink belongs to me.

#I clasp my hands behind my back and greet him cordially.

#"I don't think I'll be kissing her dewy brow, but I'll tell her you are thinking of her."

#"I'm afraid that this task would fall outside of the area of my responsibilities to ${rorymr} Wintermint."

#I attempt to tell Figs what a wonderful likeness it is.

#"I apologize, but I cannot."

#"I must still say no, sir."

#I let Col. Firesnuff buy it and then attempt to pilfer it from him.

*if ((rep_haze > 35) and (know_haze)) #…I notice Haze perched on the railing of the caboose.

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#"Wonderful! Glad to meet you, Valentine!"

#"Go and wash your hands while I hire a cab. Your hands are sure to be sticky."

#"I can't wait to eat this charming picnic. I'll start with some of those pickles."

#"Solving problems on your own without bothering your employer."

#"I cannot tell you anything specific, but I will give you the broad outlines," I say, knowing that it may be somewhat more difficult to either amuse or instruct Valentine in that way.

#To offer some memorable tips to aid Valentine in ${val_his} remembering proper behavior.

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#"He spoke of you with obvious affection and longing."

#I suggest how she can protest to Aunt Primrose effectively.

#I sigh, and then hang it in the gallery like Figs wants.

#I snootily claim to be performing maintenance on the painting.

#"It must be your imagination, ${rorysir}."

#I tell a tale of dashing adventure.

#Very, [i]very[/i] much.

#"Oh, go ahead and do your jumping jacks, then."

*if (observe > 35) #"To be perfectly honest, you look rather unwell."

#"I can help you feel more at ease about the engagement."

#"Moray eel?"

#"Actually, I prefer 'Shadowstealth.'"

#"Any polished servant has heard of that august society, although I don't have much hope of being admitted."

#"I understand perfectly."

#"I will make my way back here and search the rooms."

#"If I am able to, but I may have other responsibilities."

#I raise one eyebrow to suggest to Rory that ${rory_he} ought to make less of a show of support for Mopsie in public.

#I help to lighten the mood by offering Aunt Primrose a touching compliment on behalf of Rory.

#"Say that you are looking forward to spending some time with ${frank_him}. Be genial."

#"In public, ${rorysir}? It would be most shocking!" I say.

#I wanted to live in the city, not the country, and I regretfully tendered my resignation.

#"I too do not partake of meat," I say.

#"…Sassy Sunshine."

#"Still sure you want to go into service, are you?"

#"Stand back, Valentine. Let me repair this. Watch me closely."

#Laugh.

#Bid farewell and head to the house to search rooms while the hunting party is away. (Traveling there takes 10 minutes.)

#"I laugh in the face of danger."

*hide_reuse #Aunt Primrose's room.

*selectable_if (clock < 14) #I read the documents carefully. (Takes 20 minutes.)

*hide_reuse #Col. Firesnuff's guest room.

*hide_reuse #I try to pick the lock. (Takes 10 minutes.)

#I hide behind the stuffed moose.

*hide_reuse #Haze's guest room.

#I pick the lock and see what's inside. (Takes 10 minutes.)

#I take all of the money.

#Listening carefully, I become aware that Walter is not behaving appropriately himself, and threaten stern countermeasures were he to inform upon me.

*hide_reuse #Frankincense's guest room.

#I will take it so that I can return it to ${frank_him} later.

*hide_reuse #Inspector Ambrose's guest room.

#I shouldn't touch it. Ambrose's investigation will no doubt clear the innocent and condemn the guilty in the end.

*hide_reuse #Mopsie's room.

*selectable_if (clock < 14) #This is not a very good poem. I think I'll just improve it a touch and then reseal it. (Takes 20 minutes.)

*hide_reuse #Regina's quarters.

#I pick the lock using a straight pin.

#I search the room thoroughly first before examining the envelope. (Takes 10 minutes.)

#I delicately pry open the wall panel.

#I will attempt to disarm the trap.

#Make a mental note to get her back at some point.

#I think I'll leave the house and try to catch up with the hunt. (Traveling there takes 10 minutes.)

*hide_reuse #I ride next to Col. Firesnuff.

#I imply to Col. Firesnuff that I have secretive business to present to him and that the safety of the nation may be at stake.

*hide_reuse ##I'll confront him, by suggesting that I know his deepest secret.

#I'll confront him, by suggesting that I know his deepest secret.

*if ((found_firesnuff_letter) or (found_firesnuff_manuscript)) #I make reference to "Dr. X"—the mysterious individual mentioned in the document in his room.

#Keep to mysterious innuendo.

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*hide_reuse #Haze motions me over to ride along with ${haze_him}.

#"What are you talking about? Of course not."

*hide_reuse #"Why do you have a black mask in your room?"

#"I like the sound of 'something interesting.'"

#"I am in love with Frankincense."

*hide_reuse #

#"Let's go at once."

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#[select every option]

#"We were having a highly appropriate conversation regarding the proper thread count for linen tablecloths, thank you very much, Inspector. All is as it should be."

#…hand Frankincense the diamond I found in ${frank_his} room.

#I did it solely because Rory asked me to—but I did it under protest.

#"I wonder if you would tell me: Why 'Butterscotch?'"

#I will search Figs's studio and see what I can find.

#I go through Figs's possessions ruthlessly, tossing items over my shoulder one by one, and throwing things that seem useless in the garbage.

#"…just go with your instincts. Throw caution to the wind."

#"…Sellotape."

#Haze, to whom I have become quite attracted.

#Come up with an distracting lie to make Fielding upset and thus divert attention away from Figs.

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#I hold out a seat next to Mopsie for Figs to sit down in.

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#I come up with an answer that would be in character for Professor Hickory, which is not very optimistic about young love. I jot it on a napkin, and put it in front of Figs.

#I suggest once again that Figs use the napkin, but a touch less subtly.

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#I praise the portrait's quality lavishly.

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#"…an extraordinarily valuable artifact?" I say, which will please Aunt Primrose.

#"Allow me to read that for you, madam," I say. "It reads, 'A loving portrait of Brimstone Matterhorn.'"

#I reattach Figs's beard under the pretense of admiring his thick facial hair.

#I try to reattach the beard both swiftly [i]and[/i] accurately, which will be challenging.

#"Are you feeling all right?"

#"Do you want me to leave?"

#I kiss Haze.

#I nod slightly to Regina, who nods back, while Figs eats the pie.

#I say, "I'm Figs," to cover for him.

#"Rowing is a game of dirty tricks and deception," I say. "There is no place for finesse or manners in the cutthroat world of rowing."

#I put a hand on ${val_his} shoulder comfortingly and whisper a word of comfort.

*selectable_if (invitation > 54) #I make an appeal to Regina to trust me that there is no harm in keeping Valentine. (Requires 55 invitation.)

#I suggest that I knew better all along.

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*if (haze_confront) #"Yes, I am extremely familiar with Light-Fingered Lou."

#"Of course. Count me in."

#I practice wearing the mask to help me portray a burglar more convincingly.

#I don't remember which steps are squeaky, so I will simply have to step as lightly as a feather as I descend.

#"All right, Mopsie," I whisper. "Go ahead and take the key. Just be sure to come back straight away so you can let me back in."

#I take the opportunity to sneakily remove the key from Mopsie's pocket while she is distracted.

#I'll climb a nearby tree, shinny across an overhanging branch, and drop down on the other side of the gate.

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#"The ring, if you please."

#I wink at Rory.

#"Haze, is that you?"

#I charge through the maze of potentially foot-snaring lowered chandeliers as well, as fast as I can, and try to stop the fleeing Haze.

#I'm going to run along the taut cable, tightrope-style, as risky as it is, because it will impress Haze.

#I play the role of Light-Fingered Lou to make the fight more convincing.

*if ((rep_haze >= 40) or (romanwall)) #…and then my thoughts turn to Haze. I wish I could speak to ${haze_him}.

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#"One moment, ${rorysir}!" I call. "Just getting dressed."

#"I understand, ${rorysir}, and this is an important conversation, but I wonder if we might have it just a bit later."

#"I would be more than happy to assist you in creating an appropriate token of affection."

#"In point of fact, I must intercede here. ${rorymr} Wintermint did not bring the peacocks in here. The situation is mysterious to us."

#I turn to Rory, attending to ${rory_his} needs.

#I direct the officers in the wrong direction to the guest rooms with a cunning lie.

#…an attractive pastel palette, well suiting the boat's grace and attractiveness.

*selectable_if (culture > 40) #"It's rather surprising about Mr. Murthwaite there in the last chapter, isn't it? One would not have guessed it."

*selectable_if (culture > 45) #"But you have gotten to the part where it is revealed that the three mysterious foreigners were agents of the temple, right?"

#I wink back and blow a kiss.

#I nod comfortingly at Aunt Primrose.

#I gasp and shout, "No, no! I am innocent! You must believe me!"

#I claim that I was only following Rory's instructions.

#"Of course I deny it! I haven't been anywhere near them."

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*if ((ch8start != "goad") and (rep_haze >= 40)) #"I will row. Perhaps Haze would care to join me?"

#What the future holds for Haze and me.

#"I'll bet on Mrs. Patterson's team. I have high hopes for ${boat}."

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*selectable_if ((not (goad)) and (rep_haze > 45)) #I partner up with Haze and search the haunted house.

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#"I'd love to stay and chat, but I am rather too busy at the moment to indulge in deep conversation with you."

#I insist that the peacocks come with me at once and return to Aunt Primrose for the Exotic Animal Show.

*hide_reuse #I give Aunt Primrose a pep talk as a show of support for her.

*hide_reuse #I try to adjust the score sheet of the treasurer of the local Teacup Poodle Fanciers' Society, as she has left her clipboard unattended momentarily. A highly risky venture, but success could very well tip the balance.

I left the ending unfinished but it's easy enough to win the boat race and you're free to choose your own ending. This playthrough unlocks more epilogues than any others I've tried so it's good for achievement farming I guess?