SBR 1.19: Testimonial

"'Sam goes looking for answers and discovers a face that is all too familiar...'"

Events of Note

 * Nagisa's letter talks about Algiz, as well as the Flat Cap Man
 * Sam talks to voice in the Crystal Ball

Summary
Sam begins the episode by addressing the situation regarding Madame Marie's disappearance. Sam reassures the audience that, despite the slight oddities and lack of communication, these trips were normal for Marie. He also addresses people's discomfort with Sam referring to Marie by her title. They explain that she was uncomfortable with maternal nicknames, but they did call her 'M' at times.

Sam then talks about some of the more negative threads on the forums, those expressing frustration towards Sam's hosting, both in gentle and furious fashions. Sam talks about the portable radio that Kitty and Anna bought him for Christmas one year, which they had to hide from Marie.

They wonder aloud whether or not Marie will be mad when she gets back. Sam has a single moment of doubt, wondering if she will return at all, before quashing it, and firmly requesting that listeners stop theorising about Marie on the forums.

Sam then moves onto a letter that they received in the P.O. box that week. It's a letter from Nagisa, who seems to be an old friend of Marie's. They seem discontent with a plan of Marie's regarding the containment of a great amount of arcane power. They talk about the rune Algiz, and they assume that Marie is not talking in hypotheticals. Nagisa reminisces on their first meeting with Marie, seeing her with the crystal ball when she was young and not yet world renowned. They confess that they know that the crystal ball is more than what it initially seems. They counsel Marie against her current plans, and warn her of the Man in the Flat Cap and Shell Suit, who preys on those who are desperate. They ask that they use the aid of Rhytidia Delphus and Oliver Boleyn, as well as the Loyal Assistants, to right whatever has been done.,

Sam finds many curious things from this letter, and speculates over its implications. He talks about the concept of trapping arcane power. As they discuss this, the cloth covering the Crystal Ball slips and Sam looks into it. They have a conversation with a being that echoes them initially, tells Sam that he is dead, and then repeats the words 'The door is open'. At this, the Crystal Ball falls off the table, but is undamaged.

This tires Sam, making him feel 'woozy'. They ask the listeners for any more information about the Flat Cap Man, and bids everyone goodnight.

Characters Featured

 * Sam Enfield
 * Revel (Cat)
 * Madame Marie (mentioned)
 * Anna Enfield (mentioned)
 * Kitty Enfield (mentioned)
 * The Flat Cap Man (mentioned)
 * Rhytidia Delphus ‘the Bog Witch’ (mentioned)
 * Oliver Boleyn (mentioned)
 * Eggroll (Cat) (mentioned)
 * Cosmo (Cat) (mentioned)

Listeners writing in/mentioned:


 * Nagisa, a letter response to Madame Marie regarding binding magical powers