At 11:30 a.m., the roar of Old Trafford swells through the East Stand service corridor. The kickoff has begun, but Bay 4 still waits behind its reinforced door.
The Match Steward keeps one hand poised over the keypad. Beneath the roar, a small green light blinks beside the lock, showing that Benjamin Šeško's credentials were used here moments ago.
The Match Steward
The match is under way. We can enter now, or preserve this access record and call the directors' box.
The steward angles the incident folder toward Benjamin Šeško. A torn authorization sheet bears his name, the Bay 4 clearance code, and a fresh timestamp matching the start of the match.
The Match Steward
Whoever wore his identity expected the stadium to be distracted by kickoff.
From behind the door comes the muted scrape of a trolley being moved, then silence. The keypad remains lit, offering Benjamin Šeško a direct lead to the imposter and the restricted area beyond.
✓ Quest Accepted
Secure evidence that clears my name
✓ Quest Accepted
Confront the identity thief
“Let me just get this door made of reinforced deep slate, and just hurry to this important game”
SUCCESS (Great Strength, rolled +1)
Benjamin Šeško plants his shoulder against the reinforced door and drives forward. The slate-colored slab groans against its latch.
The lock tears free with a sharp crack. The door swings inward, exposing Bay 4 and a strip of blue SERVICE ACCESS paint along the floor.
The Match Steward
You forced it. Move, but keep the authorization sheet visible.
Inside, the trolley stands abandoned beneath fluorescent lights. A visitor badge lies on its tray beside a fresh EAST STAND stamp.
Beyond the trolley, the service corridor divides. One passage leads toward the directors' box. The other descends toward the loading bays.
The Match Steward
That badge may be enough to clear your name, but whoever used it has chosen a route. Which way do we take?
Quest Complete
Reach Bay 4
“The thief is that person right there, also I need to put this Manchester United kit with short sleeves as I need it now”
SUCCESS (Superb Athletics, rolled -2)
Benjamin Šeško
The thief is that person right there. I need the Manchester United short-sleeved kit now.
A figure freezes at the mouth of the descending passage, visitor badge clipped to their coat. The fresh EAST STAND stamp is visible on the pass.
The Impostor
You were not meant to arrive before the handoff.
Therefore, the identification is clear. The Match Steward snaps a photograph of the badge and authorization sheet, preserving the evidence that links the impostor to Benjamin Šeško's stolen credentials.
Behind the trolley's broad frame, Benjamin Šeško changes into his Manchester United short-sleeved kit. The fabric catches on a torn latch, leaving a sharp scrape across his forearm, but the kit is on and ready.
The Match Steward
Evidence secured, kit restored, and the thief identified. But they are still between us and the loading bays.
The impostor backs toward the service lift, one hand hovering over its call button. Blue SERVICE ACCESS paint cuts between Benjamin Šeško and the lift.
Quest Complete
Secure evidence that clears my name
Attribute Upgrade: Strength Great→Superb
Quest Complete
Confront the identity thief
Attribute Upgrade: Strength Superb→Legendary
+ New Item Acquired
Manchester United short-sleeved kit