2022 Bearlock Holmes
Spring Events
You could have found the advertisement anywhere. Wedged between your mail, slipped under your door, or perhaps even in the spam folder of your email account.
Whatever matter the case, a puzzle has been presented to you, and you can't help but wish to figure it out!
In a world turned upside down, 3 + 3 = 8 and c x c = 3
while (u + u)/0 = 3 and [c] = 5. What is the answer?
EMAIL ALL ANSWERS TO BEARLOCKHOLMES10232@FAKEBEARMAIL.COM!*
*THIS IS A FAKE EMAIL DONT ACTUALLY DO THIS
Having figured out the puzzle, you send the answer off and immediately receive an automated reply, listing an address. Curious, you decide to head over...
Soon enough, you find your way into a dingy office little larger than a walk-in closet. At the center of it is a well-dressed baobear, wearing an inverness cape and deerstalker hat. They are looking at their laptop, very seriously.
Having figured out the puzzle, you send the answer (JAM) off and immediately receive an automated reply, listing an address. Curious, you decide to head over...
Soon enough, you find your way into a dingy office little larger than a walk-in closet. At the center of it is a well-dressed baobear, wearing an inverness cape and deerstalker hat. They are looking at their laptop, very seriously.
You quickly make your way over to Rosebeary's Bistro. For once, Rosebeary's kitchen is in disarray! Said baobear looks mighty upset, too. When they spot Bearlock, they explain their situation:
"My expensive, one of a kind Baobab Honey has been stolen! You must help me find the culprit, detective!"
"Calm down, man! I'm not the world's greatest detective for nothing! Now tell me, do you know why your honey could have been stolen?"
"I have my suspicious," Rosebeary begins. "For not only is Baobab Honey a status symbol, it is delicious, too! Not too sweet, not too strong, it is the perfect ingredient for any food or drink! It helps stimulate both plant growth, and luscious fur! Why, it's the solution to problems you didn't even know you had!"
[1] BELLA BAOGONIA the local florist.
[2] THEOBEAR PAWDDINGTON a cafe barista.
[3] BEARMILLION BLOT a famous influencer.
Your guess is as good as mine as to who might have been responsible, but without my honey, I can't bake my world-famous honey cakes!"
"The truth will be revealed in due time." Bearlock says, already rushing out the door. "For Bearlock Holmes is on the case! Quickly, assistant! Crime waits for no bear!"
BEARLOCK HOLMES & THE CASE OF THE FLOUNDERING FLORIST!
Baogonia's shop is bursting with all sorts of colours. It is a sight to behold, and everywhere you look is a new type of plant; roses, tulips, baby's breath, begonias, buttercups, daffodils, and so on so forth.
At the counter is a pink baobear, who greets you with a cheer in her voice: "hello, flowerbud! How can I help you today?"
"We've spent too much time here, man! On to our next suspect, post-haste!"
Well, he is the detective in charge... you nod your head, and follow him out!
BEARLOCK HOLMES & THE CASE OF THE BAMBOOZLED BAORISTA!
You are greeted by the smell of freshly ground coffee and baked goods just out the oven. In a slow, kind voice, the singular baorista greets you. Heyo, customer. What can I get ya t'day?
You give him an answer, and Theobear beams.
"That's right, my NUTS!" Theobear says. "You've been mighty helpful, customer! Now, you were here for an in-ves-ti-ga-tion, say?"
You not your head in affirmative. Theobear thinks for a bit, and explains:
"That honey was all over the news! Even a laybear like me knows how special it is. It can do all sorts of stuff! 'Course I couldn't afford such expensive stuff..."
You consider this statement for a moment, before Bearlock returns, looking rather ill.
I've had enough of this place, man! On to our next suspect, post-haste!
Well, he is the detective in charge... you nod your head, and follow him out!
BEARLOCK HOLMES & THE CASE OF THE I JUST HATE THIS BEAR
Drink in paw, you head over to your third and final suspect's work place! Located on a well-to-do street, the office you walk into is wholly different from Bearlock's.
Firstly, it is big. Secondly, it is well lit. Thirdly, the baobear who inhabits it looks plenty more put together... Bearlock, they say. I thought I smelled last week's dirty laundry. And to what displeasure do you owe me?
A framed picture of Bearmillion Blot and Bearlock Holmes, paw over each other's shoulders, much younger than they look now! Oh my...
"Ack! What are you doing?!" Bearmillion yells, shoving you away. As he does so, you spot Bearlock waving you over from the window again.
L-E-T-S G-O! Bearlock mouths at you, and you're inclined to agree; Bearmillion looks ready to pounce! You both rush out of Bearmillion's sight, and once at a considerable distance, Bearlock suggests your next, and final destination: THE SCENE OF THE CRIME!
You inspect the crime scene, gathering evidence, cross-referencing data. After much deliberation, you finally come to a decision. The suspects have all been gathered at Rosebeary's, ready to face their judgement.
puzzle: https://miyabau.neocities.org/baobears/crimescene.html
Yes, the answer is obvious: the criminal mastermind is... BEARMILLION BLOT!
"What?!" Bearmillion shouts, sweating profusely. "That's libel!" Bearmillion staunchly denies any involvement in the matter and isn't budging....
Until, Bearlock speaks up.
"My assistant's words ring true!" He says, more confident than you've ever heard him. "Rosebeary's honey presented a unique opportunity for you to further your ailing influencer career, and you framed Baogonia to do it!"
"Framed... me?!" Baogonia gasps, shocked. "How could he have possibly done so...?"
Bearlock nods solemnly, and continues: "Shall we review the crime scene again?" Bearlock opens their casefile - how long has he had that?! - and begins his speech.
[ 1 ] THE NOTE
You may have used the same coloured pen as Baogonia, but I cannot mistake your awful spelling skills!
[ 2 ] THE CUT ROPE
Upon closer inspection, I realized a sharp object would have been required for such a clean cut. Baogonia may have scissors, but you had a cutter too!
[ 3 ] THE EMPTY CUP OF COFFEE
In Rosebeary's kitchen had remains that were sweet! And on Bearmillion's desk was a white choc frappuccino, half strength espresso with frothed almond milk, two squirts of caramel topped with whipped cream. Highly suspicious...
[ 4 ] THE PAW MARK
Perhaps the most incriminating piece of evidence; however, you are an excellent artist, as evident by your realistic drawings, and no stranger to forgeries - as seen by your fake Bearstagram Award. Not to mention the mark smelled like coffee, of which you were spotted drinking in your office, and of which was dark enough to leave a stain!
[ 5 ] KNOWLEDGE OF HONEY
As an influencer, I know you've been researching ingredients to promote! Baobab Honey fetches a high price, and certainly would have earned you enough money to buy as many followers as you want...
"All for the express purpose of winning the upcoming Bearstagram Awards...!"
A loud round of gasps echoes through the kitchen. Bearmillion looks absolutely shocked, and frantically begins to look around,... but no support is forthcoming!
Bearmillion lets out a low growl, before finally relenting: "Fine! I stole your honey... so what?!"
"SO GIVE IT BACK!" Rosebeary snaps, patience wearing thin. "I can't believe I trusted you, you no-good thief! Return my honey before I put this knife through you!"
"Ack! Fine!" From behind them, Bearmillion produces a bottle of honey - the very proof of his crime! He tosses it over to Rosebeary, who swipes it from the air.
With that, Bearmillion rushes out of the kitchen, but not before saying: "I'll get my revenge on you, Bearlock Holmes! Just you wait!"
Bearlock themself looks absolutely chuffed. Grinning, they turn to you, and say: "You've done good, assistant! Oh-ho, ho hum, or rather...
You've done good, Junior Detective!"
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