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Scratches Hints

How do I unlock the right desk drawer?

1 of 5: The drawer cannot be forced; you will need to find the correct key to open it.
2 of 5: The key is not immediately available; you will need to solve some other puzzles first.
3 of 5: You will need to begin at The Greenhouse and solve some puzzles there.
4 of 5:
In particular, be sure to figure out
- How do I get the silver thing from the drain at the base of the tree?
5 of 5: Use the small key retrieved from the pool of water to unlock the the right desk drawer.

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