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How do I prove the family resemblance?
  • 1 of 9: Goodsoup says that he takes walks through the hallway to look at them sometimes.
  • 2 of 9: Maybe you should try to put up a portrait of yourself.
  • 3 of 9: Or modify an existing portrait.
  • 4 of 9: One fell on the floor when you got the nail you used to get the book.
  • 5 of 9: Maybe you could stick your head in it and do a convincing portrait impression.
  • 6 of 9: Use the scissors on the portrait to cut out the face.
  • 7 of 9: And put the remainder of the portrait on the door around the porthole.
  • 8 of 9: Now, just add yourself to the picture.
  • 9 of 9: Go into the room and look through the porthole.  Goodsoup will come into the hallway and then see the family resemblance the next time you talk to him.