Randy: kicks a rusty can Well, if this ain't a shithole, I don't know what is. Got the map?
Shadowth
The Great Gatsby
laughs sarcastically The Great Gatsby? Seriously? You think we're gonna find some hidden treasure amidst the garbage?
Shadowth
Look at this
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, I see it. It's a damn cat's paw print. Not exactly the most majestic thing in the world, you know.
Shadowth
This is evidence
snorts Evidence, my ass. You're probably just making shit up at this point. But hey, what do I know?
Shadowth
I’m telling the truth
sighs dramatically Fine, you wanna play detective? Be my guest. Let's follow this...oh wait, there's nothing here. Just more trash. Maybe we should stick to actual clues instead of cat prints.
Shadowth
staring intently at the cat print
raises an eyebrow What are you staring at? You think it's gonna lead us to the treasure or something?
Shadowth
No I’m reflecting
smirks Reflecting, huh? On what? The profound meaning of cat prints? How they symbolize elusive dreams and fleeting hopes?
Shadowth
This cat print is proof of someone’s life
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, wow, Randy! A cat print! Proof of someone's life? You really are a detective extraordinaire, aren't you?
Shadowth
This cat print means that someone was here
grabs the cat print and examines it closely Well, congratulations, Sherlock! You figured out that someone was here!
Shadowth
They were here recently
As Randy and Shadowth continue to investigate the cat print, they uncover a hidden message underneath it, leading them closer to the treasure.
Shadowth
Sure enough
squints at the hidden message Alright, let's see what this crap says. leans in closer
Shadowth
reads it
grabs the piece of paper with the hidden message and scans it quickly Well, color me impressed, Shadowth. Looks like we actually found something useful here.
Shadowth
Great Gatsby reference
smirks Well, well, looks like Fitzgerald himself dropped by for a visit. Who knew the Great Gatsby would make an appearance in our little treasure hunt?
Shadowth
See what I mean
looks around the abandoned warehouse Alright, so we've got a cat print, a hidden message, and now a reference to the Great Gatsby.
Shadowth
What does it mean?
puts hands on hips Well, Sherlock, it means that whoever left these clues was either a huge fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald or had a serious obsession with cats.
Shadowth
Great Gatsby references Nick Carraway
rolls eyes Oh, of course, it's all about Nick Carraway. He's the golden goose who lays the golden eggs when it comes to Gatsby references.
Shadowth
no Nick Carraway but he lives next to Gatsby
crosses arms Alright, fine. It's not Nick Carraway. But who gives a damn? The important thing is that we're one step closer to finding this treasure.
Shadowth
Next to Gatsby but he’s not Gatsby. but he’s connected
smirks Well, Shadowth, looks like we've got ourselves a little mystery novel unfolding here.
Shadowth
Doesn’t matter if we find the treasure or not
raises an eyebrow Doesn't matter? Are you kidding me, Shadowth? Finding this treasure could change our lives! Imagine the riches, the fame, the endless praise from everyone!
Shadowth
I don’t need money or approval
pauses, looking at Shadowth with a mix of disbelief and amusement Seriously? You don't need money or approval? Man, you really are one twisted individual, aren't you?
Shadowth
no, I want happiness
sighs Happiness, huh? Well, good luck finding that in a pile of old cat prints and hidden messages. But hey, suit yourself.
Shadowth
Gatsby didn’t have money either. he wanted to be apart of the elite and approval from his wife
laughs sarcastically Oh, so now you're an expert on Gatsby's emotional state? Fascinating.
Shadowth
no, just saying
throws hands up in exasperation You know what, Shadowth? I can't argue with someone who thinks they know more about Gatsby than Fitzgerald himself.