Chapter 2 - The Investigation

When Sky touches the mushroom, she feels an odd compulsion, as if being in the circle is all she's ever wanted. There's an almost irresistible urge to persuade Bay to join her within the circle. However, the feeling passes as soon as she stops touching it.

As Sky uses her sword to cut one of the mushrooms and break the circle, the compelling sensation to enter and stay diminishes but doesn't vanish completely.

Bay observes that when Sky creates a small opening in the circle, the purple necklace on the crow glows faintly, then fades.

Hazel
The gong for Breakfast rings.

Miss Melody looks at Hazel and says, "Oh, all right. I suppose a short break will do me good, and by short, I mean very brief. I want to get back to practicing. We can also swing buy the dining room. Mr. Filmon leaves out pastries for the morning meal. "

Sky and Bay
Faintly in the distance you can hear a gong signaling breakfast.

Blossom still is encouraging you to enter the mushroom circle, and the crow is still sleeping.

The dining room table is adorned with pitchers brimming with water, tea, and coffee. Two large plates heaped with pastries await the mice. The Captain sits comfortably, sipping coffee and enjoying a pastry. Mr. Filmon, the only other presence in the room, greets Miss Melody and Hazel with a warm smile. He states, "Good morning, breakfast is served. I also want to alert everyone about a peculiar incident in the courtyard. It seems something broke into the woodshed, causing a mess with the firewood inside." Pausing, he scrutinizes both Miss Melody's and Hazel's expressions, searching for any sign of recognition. Hazel senses that Mr. Filmon might suspect one of the guests to be involved in the woodshed incident, and he's attempting to discern who it might be.

The captain, Mr. Filmon, and Miss Melody appear unfazed. After an awkward silence, Miss Melody remarks, "Dear, the local children enjoy playing games. I believe you've fallen for a clever ruse. Don't let it bother you." With that, everyone resumes their previous activities.

Mr. Filmon walks over to Sky with a worried expression on his face. "Oh my, oh my! You've had an awful fright. Please, take a seat. I can speak for everyone here; we are very worried about you. The children in the area are known for playing some very clever tricks, and I truly believe they've got the better of you. Here, have a sip of this." He hands Sky some of his Raspberry Cordial, usually served at dinner. "This will help calm the nerves."

Miss Melody leans over to Hazel, not too quietly, and remarks, "Some people just can't handle spooky places. To be fooled by a child. I would be so embarrassed."

Captain Mortimer, finishing his meal, exclaims with a pirate-like tone, "What a racket first thing in the morning. Mr. Filmon, you better go take a look and fetch some rope. I believe these two are telling the truth, and I reckon it's your job to make things right. Being that it's your manor and all." with that Captain Mortimor gets up and leaves the room.