Chapter 6: Three Days of Excess

Part 11: Unwinding In Poshley

(Day 3: Afternoon)

Jimmy, Sarah, and the other passengers eventually rejoined their friends and disembarked the train, finally arriving at their intended destination of Poshley Heights. From the relieved smiles on their faces, it seemed as if Sarah had been forgiven for her misdeeds and had been warned not to do so again. Glad that all seemed to be well, Edd and his friends stepped off from the train station and stepped into the ritzy atmosphere that was the upper-class community of Poshley Heights.

Poshley Heights itself was quite luxurious upon first impression; the buildings ranged from two stories to even ten stories high; a pale-red brick pathway extended from the train station all the way through Poshley Park, coming to a halt outside a museum-like structure known as Poshley Sanctum; one would have to be incredibly wealthy to even afford to reside here, let alone afford any of its services. Edd, in particular, developed a theory that perhaps the construction site that he and the Peach Creek children usually frequented was intended to be a similar upper-class housing development upon completion. It seemed the Bob-omb family were among the passengers that actually lived in this town; Goldbob was a known business tycoon who had accrued massive wealth, and they lived in an upscale mansion in the plaza directly in front of the train station.

"At last, after a harrowing three days, we have finally arrived!" proclaimed Edd.

"The Crystal Star should be somewhere around here, then, right?" piped up Vivian. "The map did lead us here, after all…"

"That is correct, Vivian," said Edd.

Koops began rubbing his back, along with the back of his neck. "Man, I got such a crick in the neck, it's not even funny," he groaned. "And I think my back's actin' up, too…"

"And I'm gettin' hungry," added Junior. "What's to eat around here?"

"Fellows, please, the Crystal Star is-"

"Man, give it a rest with that Crystal Star thing," groaned Kevin. "We'll find it."

"Well, I would much prefer that we find it first before Beldam does so," said Edd.

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but Kevin's got a point," said Koops. "We haven't had a chance to relax in three days. I don't know about you, but I could really use a massage."

"And I wouldn't mind some food," said Junior. "C'mon, Dad, maybe we can find a nice restaurant or something."

"Well, the Royal Poshley Park Tower Hotel offers an in-house spa and restaurant," said Sarah. "Highly recommended; the service and the food are top-notch!"

Everyone looked at Sarah, puzzled. "What?" she asked. "I've worked long enough on the train and paid this place enough visits to know what they offer here."

This was some news to Edd and the others. The Peach Creek kids, at least, must've been stranded for weeks, if not a month or two, in this strange world (if the time spent in Glitzville and Keelhaul Key was any indication) if Sarah had been working on the train long enough to be, for lack of a better term, loaded. Edd especially grew worried about how Eddy would react if he knew about this…

"Well, don't just stand there and stare! C'mon!" said Sarah. "I'll show ya where the hotel is."

"Well, why don't I just do that instead, little missy?" came the sudden voice of Pennington, the Bumpty gumshoe, who had just caught up with the group.

"WHAT'D YOU CALL ME?!" screamed Sarah.

"Um, um, uh…" said Pennington nervously. "Muh-muh-my apologies."

"Yeah, you bet you're sorry, Not-So-Happy Feet," snapped Sarah, oblivious to the film reference she had just dropped. "Don't EVER call me 'little missy!' Or 'little girl!' Or anything like that! Ya hear me?"

"Y-yes, loud and clear, y-young lady," stammered Pennington. "I had only intended to say that Poshley Heights is my home turf, and because of that, I wanted to be the one to bring you to the hotel. Would that be quite all right with you lot?"

"Ugh… fine," groaned Sarah. "But I've been here plenty of times before."

"Well, then, shall we?" said Pennington.

The Bumpty detective led Edd (still carrying Plank), Nazz, Jimmy, Sarah, Kevin, Koops, Ms. Mowz, Eduardo Jr., and Vivian down the brick pathway, past the Bob-omb family's mansion and into Poshley Park, past a nearby food cart (which itself had a rather long line of customers), and arrived at the luxurious Royal Poshley Park Tower Hotel; a three-story structure made of red brick, with marble columns holding up an arch that marked the front door, with a marble water fountain in the park across from the building.

"And we have arrived!" proclaimed Pennington. "I should also point out that I live right next door. Anyway, the prices can be pretty steep, but this is where you'll find the best R&R this side of the Mushroom Kingdom."

Jimmy and Sarah checked the sign outside the building, which read:

"ROYAL POSHLEY PARK TOWER HOTEL: For all your rest and relaxation needs! Our rooms are gorgeous, immaculate, and equipped with soft, comfortable beds and private restrooms. Also, satiate your hunger with our painstakingly prepared, delicious meals in our restaurant and lounge – perfect for any occasion! And hey, everyone needs some pampering now and then to alleviate the stresses of the long working day, so treat yourself to our in-house Sunshine Spa and Wellness Center, where we offer diverse massage treatments, sauna, cryotherapy, beauty treatments, etc.!"

"See?" said Sarah. "What do you think, um… Jimmy, right? Wanna give it a try?"

"Sure, Sarah!" said Jimmy. "Nazz? Koops? What do you think?"

"Sounds like a plan, dude," said Nazz. "I could really use it. I mean, I've got, like, a million things to do – hair extensions, exfoliating scrub, seaweed facial, pumice foot filing, mani-pedi…"

"I'm game, little buddy," said Koops, smiling. "Man, I really need a shiatsu with some deep-tissue work for my neck. And maybe a hot-stone sauna for my back… and maybe a shell-wax while I'm at it."

"Aw, I know y'all ain't gonna be leavin' me outta all the fun," chimed in Ms. Mowz. "Honey, there's an afternoon yoga sesh that's just callin' me!"

"Not me, guys," said Junior. "This Yoshi's gotta fill up his belly with some foodage!"

"Eh, y'know what? I could eat," said Kevin with a shrug.

"Likewise," said Edd. "I am quite famished myself."

Edd then turned to Vivian, asking her, "Vivian? Would you care to join us?"

"Sure," said Vivian, smiling. "I'd like that."

"Before we proceed, let us first determine if we have enough funds among ourselves," said Edd.

"Ooh, good call, Double-D," said Nazz.

The intrepid group of heroes immediately pulled out their coins from their pockets. In the case of Edd, Nazz, Jimmy, and Junior, they still had some coins as prize money from their time in the Glitz Pit, though Edd had to carry Junior's share due to the little Yoshi not having any pockets of his own. They each counted their coins, and after doing so, seemed satisfied.

"Yes, it appears we do have sufficient funds," said Edd. "We shall regroup after our respective endeavors of relaxation."

"In simple terms, we'll see y'all when we're done eatin'," said Junior to Jimmy's sub-group.

"Shall we?" said Edd.

"Yeah, yeah, let's get on with it," grumbled Kevin.

"Marvelous!" said Pennington suddenly. "While you're all off doing your own things, I'll get you all checked in for the night. Sort of a way to say thank you to Mr. Eddward for the amazing detective skills."

"Whoa, we get to spend a night here?" said Kevin, perking up slightly. "Man, talk about movin' on up to the-"

"Uh, Kev? I don't think they know that show," said Nazz.

"Eh, worth a shot," said Kevin.

Edd (with Plank), Junior, Kevin, and Vivian received the directions to the hotel restaurant and lounge from the hotel manager at the front desk, while the nearby bellhop directed Jimmy and Sarah's faction to the spa and wellness center, as Pennington elected to pay for a one-night stay for the group as a way of thanks for their efforts on the train…

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(Day 3: Mid-Afternoon)

Sarah, Jimmy, Nazz, Koops, and Ms. Mowz arrived at the hotel's combined spa, wellness center, and beauty salon. The kids and the bandit all marveled at the services offered by the staff, except for Sarah, who had utilized their services before.

"Welcome to the Royal Poshley Park Hotel Spa and Wellness Center," said the female attendant, a middle-aged Beanish woman from the Beanbean Kingdom named Lentilla. Upon seeing Sarah, she added, "Ah, Bridgette! Lovely to see you again!"

"Hi, Ms. Lentilla, and, well, I'm kinda going by 'Sarah' now," said Sarah.

"'Sarah?' I thought your name was Bridgette because of your name tag," said Lentilla, confused. "Is Sarah your real name?"

"I'm not sure," said Sarah. "I just think it sounds pretty, like a princess name."

"Would you like me to call you Sarah from now on?" asked Lentilla.

"Sure," replied Sarah.

"All right then," said Lentilla. Spotting Jimmy and the others, she asked, "Are these some new friends of yours?"

"I suppose you could say that," said Sarah, sharing a knowing glance with Jimmy.

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Lentilla," said Jimmy, introducing himself and gesturing to the others. "My name's Jimmy, and this is Nazz, Koops, and Ms. Mowz."

"It's divine to meet all of you young ones," said Lentilla with a smile. "How may I be of service to you all?"

"I'll take a shiatsu with some deep tissue work, please," said Jimmy.

"Shiatsu for the neck, if you please, and I'll also take a hot-stone massage for my back and a shell-wax," added Koops.

"I'll take a mani-pedi and a hair fixer-upper, please," said Nazz.

"I'll have what Nazz's havin'," said Sarah.

"Darlin', just put me down fer a facial, thank you kindly," said Ms. Mowz.

"Excellent. Our staff is thoroughly trained and fully equipped for their respective fields," said Lentilla. "We will endeavor to make your time here as relaxing as possible. Right this way, please."

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(Day 3: Mid-Afternoon)

Edd, Junior, Vivian, and Kevin had each taken a seat at a booth near the window of the hotel restaurant, a short distance from the countertop behind which the door that provided access to the kitchen was found. Edd and Junior sat on one side of the booth's table with Plank between them, while Vivian and Kevin sat across from them; the group was currently perusing their menus, eyeing the selections. They were certainly of a higher quality than what was offered at Podley's back in Rogueport.

"Whoa, that Koopasta al dente with arrabbiata sauce sounds pretty spicy," said Vivian. "It might be something worth sampling. I think I'll order that with a Super Mushroom and a Tasty Tonic."

"Alas, it would seem Jimmy has a more refined culinary palate than any of us here combined," said Edd. "I believe I shall partake in a helping of Mushroom Steak with a Healthy Salad on the side, and a refreshing iced Koopa Tea."

"Yeah, that Mushroom Steak's callin' my name, too," said Kevin. "That and maybe the… Mushroom Roast and fresh mango juice."

"I was unaware you had a taste for mango juice, Kevin," noted Edd.

"Well, they ain't got that Chuckola stuff here, so…" said Kevin.

"Eduardo? What will you have?" Edd asked the little Yoshi.

"Who cares? I might get a second helping. And maybe a third," said Junior.

"Oh, Eduardo," sighed Edd. "You must know we have a still quite finite amount of coins. Even with our rather large accumulation of coins, we can only afford so much in a locale such as Poshley Heights."

"Ugh, fine," groaned Junior. "I'll have some Mushroom Steak, some spicy spaghetti, and some mango juice. And make 'em large helpings. A Yoshi's gotta eat."

"This is going to sound ridiculous," said Vivian, "but does… Plank have any meal orders?"

As a Beanish waitress named named Anasazi approached their booth, Edd and the group all looked at Plank, who was now bearing a quizzical expression on "his" face as if to say, Are you kidding me? I'm a piece of wood. I don't eat… well, food, anyway.

"Also, Double-D, I think at some point, you should call Eddy and the others back in Rogueport to catch them up," said Vivian.

"Ah, yes, Vivian, you are absolutely correct," said Edd.

"Well, hello, and welcome to the Royal Poshley Park Tower Restaurant and Lounge," said Anasazi the Beanish waitress, who had arrived at their booth. "My name's Anasazi, but you can call me Ana, and I'm pleased to serve you today. Are you ready to order?"

"I believe so," said Edd. "Well, ladies first. Vivian?"

"One Koopasta al dente with arrabbiata sauce, one Super Mushroom, and to drink, a Tasty Tonic," said Vivian. "Double-D?"

"Ahem, yes, I shall order the Mushroom Steak, the Healthy Salad, and iced Koopa Tea," said Edd.

"I'll have the Mushroom Steak, too, with Mushroom Roast and mango juice," said Kevin.

"And I'll have BIG helpings of Mushroom Steak and spicy spaghetti with some mango juice to drink," said Junior.

"Coming right up," said Anasazi. "If I may collect your menus?"

"Certainly, Ms. Ana," said Edd.

He, Kevin, Vivian, and Junior handed their menus to Anasazi, and she left their booth to bring the menus to the counter.

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(Day 3: Late Afternoon/Early Evening)

"Aw, yeah, that's the stuff," said Koops contently. The teen-aged Koopa lay face-down on a massage table wearing a towel around his waist, with his clothing, backpack, and shell placed by the chair; two hot rocks had been placed on his back to relax his back muscles, while the Toad masseuse began to run her fingers to massage his neck and shoulders. "Man, I really needed this. You have no idea."

"That's for sure, young man. Even the knots in your neck got knots," she noted.

"That's how it certainly feels," said Koops. "It's called 'gathering Crystal Stars, fighting evil, and saving the world.' So…"

"Sounds like you got a lot to deal with," said the masseuse.

"Tell me about it," said Koops. He looked over at Jimmy, who was wearing a white robe while receiving a shiatsu treatment from the Toad masseuse assigned to him. "You okay over there, Jim?"

"Yeah," said Jimmy. "This reminds me of something I did with Sarah a while ago."

"Yeah? You had a spa venture like this?" asked Koops.

"Well, it was more of a beauty salon that me and Sarah set up in my garage," said Jimmy. "Le Jimmy's Bee-yooty Salon. It was me as the stylist, Sarah as the receptionist, and some dollies and teddy bears – oh, and Jonny and Plank – as my customers. It all went south when Double-D showed up covered in filth wanting to use my shower. After Sarah turned him away, Double-D ended up wrecking the place. I know he didn't mean to, but still…"

"Well, that seems kind of out of character for him," said Koops.

"He'd been going nuts 'cuz his parents were remodeling the bathroom, and he couldn't find another shower to use," said Jimmy. "From what I remember, it got to a point where Double-D finally lost his grip on reality and actually embraced the filth!"

"Dang! That's nasty!" said Koops.

"And Double-D is a total neat freak, too!" noted Jimmy. "A neat freak embracing filth! Yeah, it got THAT bad. Nazz let him use her shower, but she told me he walked out because her, erm… unmentionables were strewn all over the bathroom."

"No comment there," said Koops incredulously. "So did Double-D eventually get clean?"

"Yeah," said Jimmy. "Ed found him on Nazz's front lawn and brought him over to Eddy's house. Needless to say, it went as you'd expect. Double-D got his bath, but Ed and Eddy got in some laughs."

"As long as Double-D got clean in the end," said Koops with a chuckle. "Now, remind me again, Ed is…?"

"The big, strong, stinky one. Buttered toast for a brain," said Jimmy. "Sarah's big brother. She bosses him around. ALL the time."

"Well, that's just mean," said Koops. "Actually kinda makes me glad I'm an only child."

Meanwhile, Nazz and Sarah were receiving beauty treatments in the salon; Nazz had gotten her hair done, and now she and Sarah were receiving manicures (Nazz) and pedicures (Sarah), while Ms. Mowz was in the final stages of a cucumber facial treatment elsewhere. As the beauticians carried out their work, Sarah turned to face Nazz in an attempt to make conversation.

"So… Nazz, right?" said Sarah. "I mean the real Nazz, not that witch who pretended to be you."

"Yeah, I'm Nazz," said Nazz. "What's up?"

"We, uh… we can be girlfriends, right?" asked Sarah.

"Girlfriends?" inquired Nazz.

"You know," said Sarah. "Friends who are girls and do girl stuff together, like getting our hair and nails done, trying on different outfits, talking about boys?"

"Oh, well, sure," said Nazz.

"Cool," said Sarah. "So what's the deal with that boyfriend of yours? The guy with the green shirt and the red hat."

"Kevin? He's… not my boyfriend, Sarah," said Nazz incredulously. "It's… complicated."

"I only kinda/sorta knew him three days, and I already don't like him," said Sarah. "He sounds like a real jerk."

"Yeah… he is," said Nazz. "But he does have his… nice moments. I just can't think of any right now."

"Do you love him?" asked Sarah.

"What?" asked Nazz, surprised by this.

"Do you love this Kevin guy?" Sarah repeated.

"Oh… no, not exactly," replied Nazz. "I mean, I like him, but I don't like him like him, if you know what I mean. Of course, love is quite complicated. There are upsides to being in love, like how it makes you feel all happy and giddy and you just wanna shout it from the rooftops, but of course, it also has its downsides, like it leaves you open to getting hurt and getting your heart broken."

"Oh… well, don't feel too bad," said Sarah. "If this Kevin isn't the guy for you, I'm sure you'll find the right guy eventually."

"Thanks," said Nazz.

"Hey, what are girlfriends for, right?" said Sarah. At this, she and Nazz shared a chuckle and sighed. Eventually, the laughter subsided, Nazz's manicurist finished the nails on her right hand and began working on her left hand's nails, while Sarah's pedicurist moved from her left foot to her right.

"Well, to be honest, Sarah… for a while I thought I did finally find the right guy," said Nazz.

"Ooh, really? Dish it, sister," said Sarah. "What's he like?"

"Well," said Nazz. "He's quite meticulous, impulsive, high-strung, and kind of neurotic," said Nazz. "But he's also very sweet and kind, very well-mannered, kind of handsome, and he really knows how to treat a lady. Wouldn't hurt a fly."

"Ooh, he does sound kinda nice," said Sarah. "Anything else?"

"Well, he and I spent a lot of time together lately, and I actually found myself starting to fall for him," Nazz continued. "I hoped he'd feel the same way about me, too. But… I got scared. I didn't know if he even liked me back in that way. Unfortunately, I waited too long. By the time I finally worked up the nerve to say anything, he'd moved on with another girl... and I think he really likes her."

"Ouch," said Sarah. "That stinks. Well, like I said, I'm sure you'll find the right guy for you."

"Yeah, you're probably right," said Nazz. "I don't know when it'll happen, but hey, gotta think positive."

The next few moments were spent in silence as Nazz and Sarah let the beauticians finish their jobs.

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(Day 3: Late Afternoon/Early Evening)

Anasazi the waitress was due to return to Edd's group's booth at the hotel restaurant with their meal orders. Edd, acting on Vivian's earlier tip, had decided to use his laptop to contact Eddy and the others back at Rogueport to keep them updated on recent events.

"Dang! That sounds rough, Sockhead!" said Eddy. "So wait, run it by me again. Beldam is who now?"

"Beldam is the leader of the Shadow Sirens, a group affiliated with the X-Nauts who seek the Crystal Stars to unleash the millenium-old eldritch abomination and use its power to seize dominion over all this world," explained Edd. "Also, given Sarah's current predicament, I think it's wise not to inform Ed for the time being, lest he, well…"

"Yeah, I get it," said Eddy, all too familiar with Ed's antics. "I still hate the little brat."

"How did Beldam and Doopliss even get on the train to begin with?" came the voice of Goombella, who emerged from behind Eddy.

"It would seem that Beldam had discreetly placed something called the 'Charm of Life' around Nazz's neck," explained Edd. "She used it to possess Nazz on and off In order to sabotage our efforts to retrieve the Crystal Star located in this community. As for Doopliss, he used his shapeshifting abilities to disguise himself as a local film actor known as 'Zip Toad.'"

"Zip Toad?" proclaimed Goombella. "Yeah, he's a big name here! He filmed hit movies like On Golden Toad and The Toad Warrior. Women go nuts for him! But still, while he might be hot, he seems pretty stuck up about being famous. I guess all celebrities get that way. It's too bad, 'cuz I kind of liked him…"

"By the way, where are Ed, Mario, Rolf, Madame Flurrie, and Admiral Bobbery?" inquired Edd.

"Well, Rolfie's upstairs, all ticked off 'cuz you're hangin' with that Vivian chick," said Eddy. "I don't know why he hates her so much. He won't even tell me. I tell ya, somethin' ain't right about him. The Admiral's out by the harbor with that Pa-Patch guy fixin' up your S.S. Intelligence, and that Flurrie babe is doin' some shoppin' at that place next to Pianta Parlor."

"Oh, dear, Pianta Parlor?" inquired Edd.

"Yeah, Rolfie told me about that Don Pianta guy," said Eddy. "I'm a business guy myself, but I've seen The Godfather enough times to know never to work with the mafia, EVER. I'm still surprised that Plank has one of those. As for Mario, he's havin' himself a meal at the counter."

"That's quite coincidental, Eddy, as I am at a hotel restaurant with Vivian, Eduardo, Plank, and Kevin, currently awaiting our own meal," said Edd.

"I still can't believe ya let Shovelchin join ya," grumbled Eddy.

"Tough it out, Dorky," snapped Kevin.

"Uh, guys, Ana's coming back with our food," said Vivian.

"My apologies, Eddy, but our meals are arriving now," said Edd. "We shall speak again later. Double-D, signing off."

"Later, Sockhead," said Eddy.

Edd logged off and placed his laptop back in his bag as Anasazi returned to his group's booth with their meals.

"Okay, we have one Koopasta Arrabbiata with one Super Mushroom and Tasty Tonic," she said, placing Vivian's order on the table in front of her. "One Mushroom Steak, Healthy Salad, and iced Koopa Tea," she continued, placing Edd's meal in front of him. "One Mushroom Steak, Mushroom Roast, and fresh mango juice," she added, presenting Kevin with his meal. "And one large Mushroom Steak, one large plate's worth of spicy spaghetti, and fresh mango juice for the little Yoshi with the big Trunkle-sized appetite," she concluded, presenting Eduardo Junior with his dish. "Enjoy your meals!" she finished with a smile before going to a different table to wait on another group of patrons.

"Choice! I'm starved!" said Kevin.

Edd placed his napkin in his lap and picked up a knife and fork, first carving up Eduardo Junior's Mushroom Steak into three pieces before carving his own Mushroom Steak, and the group began dining on their meals, even despite Junior's Yoshi-style eating habits.

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(Day 3: Mid-Late Evening)

The dinner and spa visit had both concluded around mid-late evening, and as such, the complete group of young heroes, having paid for the services received, reunited with Pennington in the hotel lobby.

"Well, you are all checked in for the night," said the Bumpty detective.

"Why, thank you kindly, Detective Pennington," said Edd.

"Bring your belongings and follow me, please," said Pennington.

The Bumpty detective led the young heroes to the elevator, and once everyone was inside, he pressed the "7" button. The elevator doors closed, and the heroes were brought from the lobby to the seventh floor of the hotel. Upon disembarking, Pennington brought the heroes further down the hallway to two doors.

"Ahem yes, the ladies shall be staying in Room 701, and the gentlemen right across the hall in Room 702," said Pennington. "Now then, I'm afraid I must bow out for now. I still need to lock up the Poshley Sanctum for the night. There's no telling who might try to steal the sanctum's crowning jewel. Well, ta-ta for now."

Pennington left the group and took the elevator back down to the lobby. As the group said their good-nights, the girls entered Room 701 and the boys (with Plank) entered Room 702. Edd immediately went to work preparing his nightly comforts while Kevin, Junior, Jimmy, and Koops marveled at the room's size and luxurious accoutrements; the room had two separate bedrooms and the couch was discovered to contain a pull-out bed. Kevin and Koops decided on one bedroom, while Jimmy and Junior chose the bedroom next door to it, and Edd elected to take the pull-out couch bed.

As Junior used the restroom, Edd pulled out his laptop and plugged one end of its charger into the wall outlet and the other end into the laptop itself to recharge its battery. No sooner had he done this, though, than Pennington's parting words began replaying in his mind:

"I still need to lock up the Poshley Sanctum for the night. There's no telling who might try to steal the sanctum's crowning jewel."

Edd sat at the table and pondered the meaning of these words for a while, before placing his hand on the part of his forehead covered by his hat. Suddenly the Eye of Wisdom glowed, and Edd received a vision; a large building at the end of Poshley Park, its marble construction and Greek-style pillars providing an architecture somewhat similar to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art; inside, a HUGE lobby, complete with a large painting on the wall, stretching from ceiling to floor, depicting the building's exterior; and on a marble pedestal in front of the painting, a sparkling star-shaped jewel of pure garnet… the Crystal Star?!

Just as suddenly, the Eye's glow receded, the vision ended, and Edd was brought back to reality… and Eduardo Junior exited the suite's restroom just in time to see the stunned look on Edd's face.

"Dad?" asked Junior, approaching Edd. "What is it?"

"Oh, um… Eduardo," said Edd, startled. "My apologies. Did you remember to wash your hands for twenty seconds with soap and running water after using the facilities?"

"Smell for yourself," said Junior, holding up his freshly-dried hands, which smelled of lemon-scented hand soap.

"Noted," said Edd, put at ease by Junior's hand hygiene.

"So what's wrong, Dad? You looked kind of shocked when I walked in," said Junior.

"The Crystal Star…" said Edd.

"What about it?"

"Detective Pennington mentioned a place called the Poshley Sanctum, not far from this luxurious lodging," said Edd. "As well as the supposed crowning jewel of said establishment."

"So you think…"

"Elementary, my dear Junior," said Edd. "I believe the Crystal Star we seek is there… in Poshley Sanctum."

End of Part Eleven