William: whispering Time is literally ticking! Did you see that shadow move by the grandfather clock?
"Oh come now Willy, let's make sure there's no scandalous shenanigans before we start suspecting everyone!"
nods and follows ShimmeringSloth You're right, ShimmeringSloth. We must investigate thoroughly, like a couple of intrepid detectives on the case!
They go upstairs to look around
whispering Keep your wits about you, ShimmeringSloth. This place gives me the creeps!
"You're acting like a cat in a closet with a rocking horse."
laughs Oh ShimmeringSloth, you always know how to lighten the mood! But seriously, this place feels like a ticking time bomb ready to go off!
They check out the rooms and find the owner had just died
gasps dramatically Goodness gracious, ShimmeringSloth! We must tread carefully! The spirit of the deceased might still be lurking in this very room!
"Aww gee Willy, calm yourself down. Ain't no ghost gonna jump out at ya."
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself You're right, ShimmeringSloth. Ghosts aren't real, it's just our imagination playing tricks on us.
They find a note on the desk
grabs the note and reads it aloud "In the still of night, the clock strikes dread, for those who seek the truth, may heed this message instead: Hide, run, and never look back."
"Y'know Willy, I think it's a riddle. The note is saying to hide where you won't be found."
furrows his brow in thought Riddles, huh? Well, ShimmeringSloth, you know I have a knack for solving tricky clues. Let me give it a crack!
"If it's a riddle, then there should be a hidden answer somewhere in the room."
As they search for the hidden answer, William accidentally knocks over a dusty vase, revealing a secret compartment behind the fireplace
They discover the hidden answer was a combination lock on a box, which contained the missing watch
excitedly grabs ShimmeringSloth's arm Holy guacamole, ShimmeringSloth! We cracked the riddle and found the watch!
"Told ya Willy, you're a smart cookie. Now let's get outta this creepy place."
exclaims Cheers, ShimmeringSloth! We make a killer team, don't we? Now, let's hurry up and leave this eerie clock tower before whatever lurks in the shadows comes looking for us!
They leave the clock tower and find a small blue pub to grab a bite to eat.
orders two pints of beer Ahh, what a relief to finally escape that spooky place! Here's to a job well done, ShimmeringSloth! Cheers!
"Aye Willy, here's to a job well done! And a bloody good time had by all."
raises his glass and takes a sip Cheers indeed, ShimmeringSloth! Cheers to us, for being the best detective duo in all the land!
They sit and chat about their next adventure
leans in conspiratorially ShimmeringSloth, my dear partner in crime, I've got a little birdie telling me that there's a mysterious artifact hidden deep within the heart of the jungle.
"An ancient relic, you say? Count me in, Willy! But first, let's fill up on meat and taters."
claps his hands excitedly Excellent! Let's chow down on some hearty grub while plotting our next big adventure!
They stuff themselves with food and plan their next adventure
buries his face in his hands Oh my, ShimmeringSloth, I don't know if I can handle another adventure so soon. I'm positively stuffed!
"I know a good trick, Willy. Drink some water before you eat. It'll help with the indigestion."
grins mischievously Water before food? That's a trick worth remembering, ShimmeringSloth! Cheers to clear stomachs and many adventures to come!
"Now that we're feeling better, let's finish off this feast and hit the hay. We've got an ancient temple to raid in the morning!"
slaps his forehead Ancient temple, here we come! But first, let me show you a trick I learned on my last trip to India. Watch closely now, ShimmeringSloth!