The previous night you heard the cries of a large cat -- no doubt, everyone on the island has heard them. This night, you hear low, unpleasant groans coming from the nearby laboratory. The sounds aren't human at all, and rather faint in comparison to the shrill wailing of the night before. But you still hear them, the rumbling, deep roars and growling.
In comparison to the shrieking cat, this is probably a most welcome change.
Later that day, if you decide to visit the kennel by the beach to check in on your charge, you may notice that the great white bear is gone. The huge steel cage that once held him is empty, wiped clean, and waiting for its next prisoner. If you look around the stable you may notice other animals have gone missing, as well as a few new faces leering out at you from behind bars. Some of these animals are things you've probably never seen before, or only read about in books.
When you get back, you find a folded up note tucked beneath the crack of the door of your flat.
Alphonse Moreau
July the 25th, 1889
Mr. Firth, I have stupendous news. Progress has been made on your great white bear, and you may be surprised by what it is beneath the skin! It is such a fascinating creature, although he is facing numerous problems with the heat. The removal of the fur should help the beast's situation, and later I plan to flay off a few layers of the bear's insulatory fat so that it my be helped further. You should come check on him, I am sure you will find this most interesting. Meet me in front of the laboratory later today and I will show him to you.- Dr. Moreau
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