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Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game Hints
I found an apron, but how can I get it?
1 of 16: Try asking the guy in the shop about it. It's his apron.
2 of 16: NOTE: If he doesn't have the apron as a topic, exit conversation and try examining and taking the apron, then talk to him again.
3 of 16: Even though the apron is too filthy to wear, he seems awfully attached to it.
4 of 16: He won't give you the apron or let you behind the counter, so you'll have to come up with another plan.
5 of 16: Examine Chico by right-clicking on his head and choosing the eye icon.
6 of 16: You'll learn that he looks twitchy and restless. What might that mean?
7 of 16: Ask him about his restlessness to find out that he needs a cigarette.
8 of 16: You have a whole pack of cigarettes, so use it on him to see if he's interested.
9 of 16: He is, so ask him for the apron when he asks what you want for the pack.
10 of 16: He still won't give it to you, so you'll have to try something a little different.
11 of 16: What if he took the cigarettes and then went outside to smoke one of them? Then you might could sneakily grab the apron.
12 of 16: To get him to take the cigarettes, you'll need to ask for something in trade that he'd be willing to give you.
13 of 16: He has plenty of salamis to spare, so ask for one of those.
14 of 16: NOTE: You can only ask for a salami in trade if you've already talked to him about salamis.
15 of 16: After the trade is done, find a good spot to hide and watch Chico to see when he leaves the shop.
