Edith: hands over a worn, yellowed note Alright, kiddo, time to earn your spoils. Decipher this, if you dare.
smirking Let me know if you need any help with that. Oh, and don't forget, Grandma said no modern tech allowed. Good luck!
starts deciphering the note
smirks, leaning back in her chair Let me know when you crack it, or when you hit a dead end. Either way, it's gonna be entertaining.
smirks Well, well, well, look at you, all curious and eager. I like that spirit, CreamCalmness. Now, let's see if you can handle this riddle.
I take it where did you get this?
grinning mischievously Ah, young grasshopper, this ancient relic was unearthed from the depths of my grandmother's attic - a veritable treasure trove of dusty secrets.
smirking I'll give you a hint, it's a quote from my favorite Shakespeare play. "To be or not to be, that is the question..."
smirking Oh, come on, don't tell me you're stumped by this. You call yourself a word wizard, right? rolls eyes
smirks at Edith I'm up for it. Let's see what secrets Grandma wants us to unearth.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, good luck, kiddo. You'll need it. takes out a pocket watch from her Victorian-style pocket
smirking Good luck, my favorite pupil. You'll need all your wits to crack this one. And remember, no cheating!
smirking Well, aren't you the lucky one? Got a secret admirer who likes to play games. Good luck deciphering that mess, kiddo. winks
staring at the note intently I've got this...I've been studying ciphers, just for fun. starts decoding the message
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Good luck with that, kid. You'll need it.
starts looking at the note
smirks, leaning against the doorframe Ah, you're all about that problem-solving life, huh? Well, get cozy, because this cipher's gonna take you on a wild ride.
smirking Good luck, but be warned, the answer might just blow your mind!
grinning Sounds like a tasty challenge, Mrs. Edith. Let's see what I can do with this riddle.
smirking Oh, it's going to take more than just a clever mind to crack this one, CreamCalmness.
looks at the note, then back at Edith An early Christmas present, huh? Let's see... 'Tis but a joke.
Oh, ho ho! You think it's a joke, do you? Well, I'll have you know, young CreamCalmness, that this note holds the key to your first challenge.
i look at it, seeming confused huh?
leans in closer, whispering Grandma's little game, kiddo. She's always loved her puzzles. You think you're smart enough to crack it?
grinning, accepting the note Sounds like fun, Mrs. E. What's the prize?
smirks Oh, you'll find out soon enough. But I promise you, it's worth more than just a few crossword puzzles. Now, get cracking!
smirks Well, well, well, look who decided to show up. I didn't think you'd make it this far, but I'm pleasantly surprised.
I look at it I can't read that. It's like a foreign language to me.
smirks Well, well, well, looks like someone skipped their daily dose of Latin. Don't worry, darling, I'll give you a little crash course.
Raises an eyebrow "Beware the boy who stole the kiss." What the heck, grandma?
smirks Oh, that's just the beginning. You think this is all there is? Think again. Each clue leads to another, deeper into the mystery.