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wearing different clothes, but that’s not too surprising. Tae’s eyes are red and gold, and both of them look young. Maybe in their twenties? The painting shows them happily sitting together on a tree branch. As beautiful as the painting is, it does make it a little more difficult to find the brick that opens the door. Eight-four, just like you remember. On the brick, you see a signature. The painting was created by someone named Leo. Curiouser and curiouser. You vaguely remember that Alex and Tae might have had another brother. Something to keep in mind for later.
Pressing on the brick, you see the wall open up. The staircase is still there, but half of the steps have rotted. As you step forward to get a better look, you kick something. Turning your head, you see a dented, rusty candlestick. You pick it up and think about how Tae dropped his candlestick while climbing the stairs. This might be the same one. Rushing back to your table, candlestick in hand, you write down everything you saw and heard. The Avons are clearly surrounded by mystery. Hiding places, illegal books, missing history. What else is there for you to find?
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