conversations.from: system
conversations.value: **A murder mystery with a twist**
  
  The weather has grown worse since the guests arrived, with dark, brooding clouds, and heavy rain driving on the window panes. Within, however, a roaring open fire and a plenitude of candles are keeping the party warm and pleasantly lit.
  
  Several guests are sitting at the table in the centre of the room or standing around, perusing the bookshelves that adorn the walls, supping tea from delicate china cups, and talking urbanely to one another. All those present are notables, people of standing, or prominent socialites, though none had happened to meet one another before, and they seem to have little in common - why these people, in particular, were invited to the same event is anyone's guess. Their presumed host is conspicuous by his or her absence; after having been shown to the tastefully decorated room in which they currently reside by well-presented house staff, the group have been left much to their own devices.
  
  After some time spent politely but awkwardly breaking the ice, things seemed to be settling into a more relaxed pace.
  
  All of the attendees had responded to anonymous invitations to an exclusive, informal tea party, and it seems that none know who actually sent the original correspondence. Neither does there appear to be an agenda for the evening, at least until matters take a turn for the worse.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tea Room: A tastefully decorated room where the tea party is being held.
  The centrepiece of the room is a long table set with vols-au-vent and all the paraphernalia that goes along with any respectable tea party. A fire plentifully supplied with coal crackles, and opposite it large windows overlook the estate's approach.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cause of death: M. Émile Arouet has met an untimely demise, but as yet it is not clear just what has transpired.
  Was the eminent industrialist perhaps poisoned, or did he expire in a more dramatic manner? Remember that however he met his end, it was not a sufficiently violent event that anyone but the culprit was aware of it happening.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Magnifying glass: A magnifying glass could be extremely useful in revealing that which the naked eye alone cannot.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pocket watch: A pocket watch is part of many an attire, but there is something peculiar about this one. What it shows on the dial is not the time, or at least the time here and now. What exactly does it measure?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Philosopher: You have devoted your time to understanding the wisdom of life and its meaning.
  You are not the most practical of individuals, but when it comes to abstract thought and theory, you are simply unsurpassed.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Socialite: You are well-known in the circles of high society, and attend many social events.
  Having inherited considerable wealth, you have no profession to speak of: you do nothing in particular, and do it very well.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Military Officer: You have made your name on campaign, and now enjoy the privileges that such achievement brings.
  Either innate or instilled by repeated drill, discipline and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure are second nature to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Composer: Musical tastes are in constant flux, and you have been at the forefront of current developments for years.
  Whether you specialize in operas, concertos, or symphonies, your compositions are enjoyed by many across the land.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wit: Whatever the situation, even if you are at an utter loss as to what the correct action may be, a witty turn of phrase is never beyond you. Your reputation has benefited accordingly.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Social Butterfly: The etiquette and customs of polite society are your bread and butter.
  Never to be caught out at a dinner party or public event, your charisma has counted for much, but it would have been worth nothing without shrewd strategy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intellectual: Though the great age of polymaths has ended, you endeavour to continue their proud tradition. Your diverse scientific and artistic  contributions to society have been profound, at least within the relevant circles.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Determination: That which cannot be achieved by intelligence and careful planning, one can often attain with sheer dogged persistence.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Utterly Odd: Whatever your other attributes may be, your thought processes do not quite fit in with cultural norms. While a degree of eccentricity is practically expected in the learned, your habits stray rather further from what is considered normal.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sickly: You are not one blessed with a firm constitution. A history of illness and injury attests to an unfortunate degree of physical frailty.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Selfish: Philanthropy is not your strong point. Everything you do must have an outcome that benefits you. Aiding another is something you do only incidentally.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Stubborn: Your opinions hold great weight with you. Even in the face of irrefutable proof to the contrary, you cannot bring yourself to admit that you may be wrong.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Flintlock Pistol: Small enough to be hidden discretely, it may be antiquated and hold only a bullet or two, but such a piece of armament offers a potentially very useful defence, or offence, for that matter.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wealth: Money drives this world, and you fully intend to accumulate as much of it as you can. Be you a merchant, an industrialist, a banker, or something else entirely, cold, hard currency is everything to you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Power: Wealth and fame are poor proxies - true power comes from the ability to control one's fellow man. Through political connections, social influence, or more inconspicuous subterfuge, you fully intend to realize that control and shape the world to your will.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Knowlege: Whether what you seek is scientific understanding, or something more mystical or esoteric, you believe that the relevant wisdom will provide whatever insight you could need.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recognition: Life is a finite thread, and the only way to live on beyond your years is in the minds of others. Therefore, it is your wish to be remembered through your accomplishments, be they for good or ill.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Recognition: Life is a finite thread, and the only way to live on beyond your years is in the minds of others. Therefore, it is your wish to be remembered through your accomplishments, be they for good or ill.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Causa Mortis: Émile Claude Arouet has met an untimely end, that much is clear, but what precisely happened to him?
  The extant guests must use their collective expertise to uncover how M. Arouet has died.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Causa Mortis: Émile Claude Arouet has met an untimely end, that much is clear, but what precisely happened to him?
  The extant guests must use their collective expertise to uncover how M. Arouet has died.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poison Ring: A ring with a compartment beneath the bezel, these rings have a history dating back hundreds of years.
  Possibly originating as a way of holding keepsakes, these rings became known during the middle ages for being filled with poison, intended either for murder or for suicide.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Letter Opener: A hard, narrow, sharp-edged piece of metal can be used for a number of things in addition to breaking open one's correspondence.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sulphur-head Matches: A recent invention, and not  very safe in use, sulphur-head matches are ignited by dipping them into an accompanying bottle of phosphorous.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Canteen: Whether for drinking or "medicinal" use, a quantity of strong alcohol can be invaluable for such things as solidifying the constitution or cleaning a wound.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Silken Scarf: Silk can be woven to be immensely strong, and a long piece of tough fabric can have a wide range of utilities.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Grimoire: This ancient tome contains instructions in several languages variously relating to the creation of talismans, the casting of spells, and the art of divination. Do you believe any of it? Might someone else?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Aim(less): Having uncovered little, if any, information about the cause of M. Émile Arouet's demise, the attendees of the tea party are beginning to wonder just what to do now.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Invitations: These letters written in an elegant hand, though not even stating the identity of the host, should state who has any right to be here. 
  Will anyone have managed to gain entrance without explicit invitation? If so, how did that person even know the party was taking place?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A voice: You want to be heard. No one usually listens to you and you want to make them. Somehow you'll get their attention.