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How can I get ring off of the alien's finger?
  • 1 of 6: In the first room, you may have noticed something about the dead human's hand.
  • 2 of 6: One of his fingers was cut off!
  • 3 of 6: Have you found something sharp anywhere around?
  • 4 of 6: Explore the next room.
  • 5 of 6: The room contains beds and surgical equipment. There ought to be something sharp in here.
  • 6 of 6: Get a blade from the contraption in the ceiling.