CH 2: BEARLOCK HOLMES & THE CASE OF THE BAMBOOZLED BARISTA

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?

At the greeting, Bearlock slams his paws against the counter. Let's cut to the chase, villain! Rosebeary's Baobab Honey's gone missing and you're prime suspect! Give me your coffee-est cup of coffee, stat, and let's get to the bottom of this!

Well sure thing, customer, wholly unfazed, the baobear, whose name tag reads THEO, slides over a cup of long black, which Bearlock drinks up all in one go. What's all this then?

Bearlock opens his mouth to explain, but is interrupted by the loud gurgling of his tummy. At this, he immediately rushes to the backroom, yelling: B-b-b-bathroom break! You'll have to continue this investigation without me! I'm counting on you, man!

[ OF COURSE! ]

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As Bearlock takes his break, you're left alone with Theobear Pawddington, who gives you a wide grin. Well take your time lookin' round, customer! I'm just countin' out my in-gre-di-ents. Say, I don't suppose ya could lend me a paw?

Theobear does look like he needs all the help he can get... You nod your head in affirmation.

Aw shucks, customer! Well see I'm makin' some super special Five Topping Cookies but I must've misplaced all my ingredients! Don't s'pose ya could look 'round the cafe for me? I'd mighty 'preciate it...

That shouldn't be too difficult! You're a world class detective('s assistant), after all!

I gots a total of [31] toppings, plus what I've in the back. Just ring when you're done!

[ SURE THING! ]

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WHAT INGREDIENT AM I MISSING?

Having gathered all [31] toppings, it's time to sort them all out! Here's what I got on me, customer! But I can't help but feel like I'm missin' my fifth, and most special topping... what could it be?

NOTE: When submitting your answer, please include your USERNAME and ANSWER IN ALL CAPS.

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theobear says:

Heyo, customer. Click begin to take a look around my cafe. Click on items to find clues.

Click me to return to the top of the page.

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theobear says:

Have ya found all my toppings?

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You take a closer look...:

There are three knives here. Careful, they're sharp!

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You take a closer look...

It's a cup of black coffee! There are 10 MALLOWS floating on top, stained black from the coffee.

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theobear says:

I ain't so good with plants, not like miss Bella, but I'm doin' my best! And, oh, that's where I put my 5 CHOC CHIPS!

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You take a closer look...:

This blender looks like it's seen a lot of use. You faintly smell caramel.

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theobear says...:

That's our houe specialty, honey cookies! We use only the best in-gre-di-ents!

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You take a closer look...:

It's a bean register! Better not touch it.

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You take a closer look...:

You find sets of spoons, forks, knives, and 4 SPRINKLES? Huh?

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You take a closer look...:

It's a bunch of serviettes! May as well take some for the road...

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You take a closer look...:

It's a list of drinks served by the cafe! Long black, mochas, cappucinno, flat white, and twenty beans extra for almond milk?! What a rip off!

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theobear says...

Rosebeary is the one who comes up with our treats! I always visit his kitchen to see what he's workin' on.

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theobear says...

Our baobycinno's are a best seller! It's just cream! It's all cream!

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You take a closer look...:

It's two cookies with cream in the middle. Behind this, you also find 3 CHOC CHIPS!

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You take a closer look...:

These madelines look like they've been here a while...

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You take a closer look...:

And find 9 ALMONDS in the box! Nice!

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You take a closer look...:

Looks like Theobear is writing something down!.

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Looks like a hand-written reminder: