AWKWARD ZOMBIE

"You seem to have a better idea of what we're looking for..." Whitney offered Pierce her shovel, "so would you like to handle the digging? I can keep watch for now."

"Okay. I hope he's asleep--I don't want that bird-brain to catch us outside at a time like this."

http://nookipedia.com/w/images/thumb/1/1f/Whitney.png/52px-Whitney.png "The shovel...? Yes, you're right." It hadn't occurred to Whitney that a shovel could be used as a weapon, too. She quickly switched her axe with the shovel and left her house, locking the door behind her and taking Pierce's cro...

http://nookipedia.com/w/images/thumb/1/1f/Whitney.png/52px-Whitney.png "I see..." Whitney shut the door momentarily and unlatched it, then opened it again. She was curious to take a look at the rest of the village herself, as she hadn't been to every part of it. With that said, Nook's warning about...

"My help? Whatever for?" Whitney felt her stomach flutter nervously, wondering what sort of thing Pierce would need her and a crowbar for.

Whitney opened the door a crack, leaving the chain latched for the moment. "...hello?" She blinked when she recognized Pierce. "Oh, it's you. Did something happen?"

http://nookipedia.com/w/images/thumb/1/1f/Whitney.png/52px-Whitney.png Whitney ate quickly and quietly, with a thoughtful frown on her face. Once she had finished she stood up from the table. "I'm going home now," she announced. "I hate thunderstorms--the lightning is such a bother. If anyone finds...

"Whitney." She smiled again. "And your name is Coco, I heard. It's a lovely name."

http://nookipedia.com/w/images/thumb/1/1f/Whitney.png/52px-Whitney.png Whitney noticed Pierce waving and waved back. "Diana, I'll talk to you later," she said with a smile. The wolf headed over to where the eagle and Coco were. "Has anything new come up? I found something with that old book...Diana...

"I haven't the foggiest," Diana answered with a shrug. "Maybe it's the owner of this?" "Perhaps I can try opening the last two locks," She mused, glancing over at the wall clock. It had been quite time-consuming to open just the first one, though she did know what better to use, so the last two loc...

"Hershel T? Who's that?" Whitney frowned and picked at the remaining two locks, disappointed that they hadn't been able to open the book. "I wonder if the other villagers might know."

http://nookipedia.com/w/images/thumb/1/1f/Whitney.png/52px-Whitney.png Whitney opened the door a crack and peeked out, then quickly unlatched it and held it open for Diana. "You brought it, then? Here's the book." She showed Diana over to her bed, where the book was resting. "Do you know anything a...

"You did?" The wolf looked pleasantly surprised. "Do you want to try it on the book now? It's locked away in my house for safekeeping; I can show you there."

"Hm?" Whitney turned and smiled sweetly. "Yes, did you want to speak to me about something?"

Whitney watched the bird leave with a neutral expression on her face. "Wonder what's gotten his feathers all rustled," she mused.