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The Watchmaker Hints
How do I get the cook's keys?
1 of 7: You need to distract him somehow.
2 of 7: Perhaps something to drink might help?
3 of 7: You can get a bottle of wine from the cellar in the basement.
4 of 7: Use the bottle on the cook. If your character says they should get to know him first, ask him about himself, and his past life as sailor.
5 of 7: After giving him a drink, your character will observe that he was easily distracted. Now, you just need to take advantage of this distraction.
6 of 7: Perhaps the other character can help you out here.
7 of 7: Hit TAB and call the other character into the room. Then, offer the cook another drink ("Use") the wine bottle with him. The other character will take the key while the cook's distracted.
