Daring Do and The Obsidian Feather

You eventually decide to hire a professional investigator. Whether or not they know as much about archaeology or treasure hunting as you doesn't matter—you just need a sharp mind and a second opinion.

You wander into town dressed as A.K Yearling to look for your investigator. There's a group of detectives who hang around in the police station who may prove useful. You approach the police station, there's a group of investigators outside, just as you thought there would be.

"Hello, Miss Yearling," says one of them, a real gentlecolt.

"'Sup," says his friend.

The third investigator grunts while the fourth remains silent.

"Hello boys. I was wondering if any of you four might spare a little time to help a lady out? I promise I'll make it worth your while..." you say, slightly seductively. Just because your disguised persona is a little on the reclusive side doesn't mean she can't be a little bit sultry sometimes.

"Were you robbed or something, Miss Yearling?" asks the gentlecolt, concern flashing in his eyes.

"No, I'm fine. But I am looking for something I simply can't find by myself, and I would love the help of one of you four wonderfully intelligent young stallions," you say, your voice laced with flattery.

The silent investigator speaks up. "I don't have any cases at the moment and I'm on break. I'll give you a helping hoof," he says.

Your eyes narrow a little—he accepted it far too quickly for your liking. "Oh, but let's see if anypony else wants to help," you say quickly.

"Sorry, Miss Y," says the second investigator. "But I'm working on a case right now with my pal—" he gestures to the investigator who grunted when you approached "—and I really can't spare any time for you."

The gentlecolt looks apologetic. "I'm afraid I'm in much the same situation as him, ma'am. I really can't get distracted from it."

"I already said I'd do it," says the formerly silent investigator. "So what are we waiting for? Let's go already."

Reluctantly, you accept his offer. You are still a little suspicious, but you're Daring Do. If he tries anything, you can probably take him. You lead him to your house and open the door for him. You approach the map and hide it from his view.

"Alright," he says. "What is it you're looking for?"

You're having doubts. Should you show him the map?

Show him

Don't show him