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What should I know about the attic?
1 of 7: It is a good idea to visit the attic.
2 of 7: The sooner you can do it, the better.
3 of 7: You get there first by the elevator.
4 of 7: You need a key to use all the elevator control settings.
5 of 7: The key can be found in Henri's room.
6 of 7: You must wait for Henri to leave before doing anything.
7 of 7: Check on the Henri's mantle in the cannon for the key.