The Countess & The Endgame Walkthrough Part 6
Walkthroughs for Blackwell Convergence
Madeline & The Diner
Once Rosa shows the picture to the Countess they will all be transported to the place with the Bright Light. After quite a little dialogue you will have met Madeline, the Countess's former Spirit Guide. You'll also be faced with the simple question of 'Will you help us?'. Needless to say, you have to agree. That will trigger another automated sequence.
When you arrive at the Diner you'll have a short conversation with Madeline after which you will need to head inside. These dialogues are long, and if you explore all the options, you'll be here a good while.
The quick way through is to talk to Joe Gould. Ask him about Mitchell. Then ask him what he is doing there. You should then be able to ask him about his work. While you will discover that his Oral History has never really been put down on paper, Mitchell will interject, mentioning Joe's Essays. Ask Joe about these Essays and he will give them to you to read. While they are illegible, you can take the paperclip.
As soon as you have taken the paperclip you can end your conversation with Joe. Next talk to Mitchell. The only option you need to explore is asking him about a cigarette. This is all you need from him right now.