2 Genius Loci: Visiting Kirby State Hospital

[HoneyDog]

“I sure will!” replies Joseph, snapping away. He takes pictures of the orderlies too.

“I want to interview this man” he tells them, indicating Creswell.

[Umbral Dragon]

The orderlies look at each other and shrug. "I guess it's OK, just for a minute."
They open the cell and let you in. They lock it behind you once you're in.

[Umbral Dragon]

The orderly looks at Chin & Wheel as they seem to effortlessly sidestep him.

[Zero]

Jimmy dared not betray his ruse while still in the orderly's presence. He hadn't the slightest idea where to go next, but no one else needed to know that. He also figured it was in his and the Wheel's best interest if they got themselves lost as quickly as possible.

"Hurry up, we don't want to be late." he said and started down the nearest hallway with purpose.

As he moved out of earshot of the orderly, the mob boss glanced over at Bleeker out of the corner of his eye.

"Alright, just act casual but keep your eyes peeled." he muttered under his breath.

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[jp1885]

The hairs on the back of Coach's neck stand on end as the cell door lock clicks behind him. Trying to remain calm, he smiles at Croswell, but just in case the orderlies are listening he maintains the pretence that he doesn't know the man.

"Hello sir. My colleague and I are here to do a piece on the institute, while this other fella is carrying out an inspection. Do you mind if we ask you some questions?"

[Umbral Dragon]

Croswell is clearly agitated.
"Friends, though you don't know me well, you've come! I must tell you many things. Something is very wrong here. Patients are kept like prisoners and are very afraid of the staff, especially Dr. Berger.

"After I was ready to leave the hospital, Berger consigned me to J Ward, stating that I was a danger to myself and others! I am now a virtual prisoner, despite the fact I originally admitted myself to the hospital.

"Before my banishment to J Ward, I befriended a fellow patient called Andrew MacBride, who is interred in H Ward.
Croswell continues, “MacBride is as touched as the others, yet also he seems to know what is really going on.

"Dr. Berger also threatened that, “He is in for quite an experience when the sky prepares to welcome the new moon.” I know he was speaking if me! The thought of it somehow fills me with dread!"

"Please, please help me friends, I fear for my very life!"

With that the Orderlies open the door and let you out .

[Mr. Handy]

"This patient checked himself in," says Carl, "which gives him the legal right to check himself out any time he likes."

[Umbral Dragon]

The orderlies just shrug, and lead the way back to the front...

[HoneyDog]

"Wait a moment!" says Joseph to the orderlies. "You need to take us to the patient called Andrew McBride".

[jp1885]

Coach is sad to see his old friend in such a state, but can say little without raising the orderlies' suspicions. He sighs, turning to Carl.

"Can't you just order them to let Croswell go?"

In his head, he tries to work out how long it is until the next new moon.

[Mr. Handy]

"Hey, get back here!" Carl calls to the orderlies. "Unlock that man's cell again right now!"

[Umbral Dragon]

Jimmy finds the "medicine locker" which amonts to a sign on a green wooden door, on the second floor of H wing.

[Zero]

Jimmy the Chin quickly glanced up and down the hallway. If the coast is clear, he'll yank the handkerchief from his lapel pocket and then try the storage room knob. Best to be cautious about leaving any prints behind, he surmised.

"Here's something. Keep an eye out, will ya?" he said to the other gangster.

[Borderline]

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[jp1885]

"Hey, get back here!" Carl calls to the orderlies. "Unlock that man's cell again right now!"

Coach squares up alongside Carl, facing the orderlies with a stern expression.

"Boys, you heard the Ranger. Let the guy out unless you wanna find yourselves on the wrong side of the law."

[Umbral Dragon]

Chin tries the door, but it doesn't budge.

[Umbral Dragon]

Carl and coach talk to the Orderlies, but they just appear as if they've been talking with unruly children.
"That's up to the Doctor. We're only following the protocols sir. If he says it's OK, then we'll come and get him for you..."

[Zero]

Jimmy's brow contorted slightly with annoyance when he found his path blocked. The patients he'd seen here thus far sure seemed out of it and whatever medications they were being given were obviously quite potent. Jimmy reckoned the street value could be quite high and he and the Wheel stood to make a tidy profit if they could pull off this small heist. Beyond that, he planned to hand a sample over to the ranger as material evidence, should it be needed.

"Alright, Solomon. Do your thing." he said, gestured to the lock and then moved to swap places with the other gangster.

[jp1885]

Coach sighs inwardly at the orderlies' intransigence but decides there's little to be gained by threatening them.

"Fine, if you have to go ask the boss, I'll stay here until you come back with the good news."

Maybe it's the creepy atmosphere of the place, or the strange hallucinations, but he trusts the staff as far as he can throw them, and he's always been a batter, not a pitcher.

[Borderline]

Stepping up to the door I place the briefcase down on my right side standing up. I assess the lock and pull a small toolkit out of my jacket.

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