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(sc07.3) A Delicate Matter // CONTINUED
The Sinking City 2

(sc07.3) A Delicate Matter // CONTINUED

Continue the 'A Delicate Matter' investigation in The Sinking City 2. Find key evidence, collect items, and uncover Sidney Stokes' testimony at his residence.

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Continue the 'A Delicate Matter' investigation in The Sinking City 2. Find key evidence, collect items, and uncover Sidney Stokes' testimony at his residence.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head west on Moorland Rd and enter the house on the left with the light on over its door.
  2. 2
    Clear the scene of random wylebeasts for +94 XP.
  3. 3
    Go through the doorway to the left into the kitchen. Interact with the envelope on the kitchen table to find the 'Letter from the morgue' (Evidence 1/4).
  4. 4
    Interact with the crab-cat on the plate to find the 'Crab-cat dish' (Evidence 2/4).
  5. 5
    Follow the omens with Mind's Eye to the basin in the corner. Use a melee attack to access the shelf below. Interact with the framed photo to examine the 'Memorial photo of Martha Stokes' (Evidence 3/4).
  6. 6
    Interact with the supplies on the same shelf to find x3 .44-40 cartridges. This may also trigger the 'No Honor Among Thieves' achievement/trophy.
  7. 7
    Head upstairs and through the first doorway on the left. Interact with Squint's corpse, then interact with the knife. Concentrate with Mind's Eye to get the vision of 'The woman who took the mirror' (Key Evidence 1/2).
  8. 8
    Interact with the bottle of Old Bridgeport Pure Rye Whiskey on the coffee table. Concentrate with Mind's Eye to get the 'Whiskey vision' (Evidence 4/4).
  9. 9
    Track the omens from Squint's corpse to the back wall and stare at it to dispel the illusionary wall.
  10. 10
    Engage in conversation with Sidney Stokes. Choose dialogue options as needed.
  11. 11
    After the conversation, you will receive 'Sidney Stokes' testimony' (Key Evidence 2/2), a First aid kit, and notifications for 'Key Evidence Collected' and 'All Evidence Collected'. You will also gain +184 XP.
  12. 12
    Spend 1 Knowledge Point to acquire the 'Trench Sweeper' skill.
  13. 13
    Leave the house.
Tips
  • The 'No Honor Among Thieves' achievement/trophy is missable.
  • Use Mind's Eye frequently to follow omens and uncover hidden clues and visions.
  • The XP gained from clearing wylebeasts and completing the investigation contributes to your character's progression.
  • Sidney Stokes' testimony [CASEBOOK, A Delicate Matter]
  • First aid kit [INVENTORY]
  • Key Evidence Collected
  • All Evidence Collected
  • +278 XP [SKILLS]
  • 1 Knowledge Point [SKILLS]
  • 'Trench Sweeper' skill (purchased with Knowledge Point)

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