Hey everyone,
This is the penultimate part of the prequel story and in this part, Norah is, unfortunately, getting sicker, but we are getting a deeper look at her relationship with Harry. As always, stay vigilant when looking for clues. Call of the Sea will be released on Dec. 8, 2020, and we can’t wait for you to play it!
Norah: Los Angeles
January 19, 1934.
My Dear Old Pal:
Today I woke up with a high fever, and you know I always tend to get too sentimental when I’m not feeling well. That’s why I decided to open this letter with our term of endearment. I know it's sickly sweet, and even a little bit silly, but it means a lot to me.
Remember when we slow danced “Dear Old Pal of Mine” at that party at your sister Maddie's house? I’ll never forget that night: we were celebrating the end of the Great War, and it was our first dance and our first kiss (though I almost had to drag you to dance with me, you dull boring man).
I’m so glad I already knew the way you were when we started dating. When I fell in love with my grumpy old pal Harry, I knew I was falling in love with the real person and not with some prince charming façade. That’s why I find all your imperfections, all your obsessions, and even all your eccentricities so sweet.
Ah, I’m getting silly again. Must be the fever rising.
And why am I being so sweet when you are planning a detour to HOLLYWOOD, you lucky scoundrel? That is not a detour, it’s a pleasure trip! Do you really expect me to believe that the last member of your expedition is a Hollywood stuntman who happens to be a friend of that magic mechanic you knew in Mississippi?
I’m kidding. I'm glad someone could help you out with that flat tire in the middle of the road. What I don’t want to even know is how much money you had to offer that mechanic so that he agreed to go with you on the expedition. But if, as you say, he has not only fixed your car in record time but has also managed to repair the lens machine, he must deserve every cent of whatever you may be paying him.
Back to that Hollywood detour. How would I love to be there with you! I’m so much into movies. Do you remember when we saw "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" in the Orpheum Theatre? Oh, don’t forget to ask that stuntman if he has been in any box office hit movie! And ask him if he has met any famous actors! Clark Gable? Greta Garbo? One of the Barrymores, maybe?
Oh, my… I think I’ve spent my remaining strength in writing you this letter and now I'm feeling faint. I’ll go back to the bed now.
I miss you so much, my love
Norah
P.S: In another vein, Bishop to Queen 4. Checkmate. You lost. Again.