tip!
you kind of have to get in everyone's biz and get all the clues you need to *not* get killed by Doctor Rose. the "maybe they're all connected" choice is ESSENTIAL to avoid him but you need ALL the clues for the choice to even show up. AND to know about the deathless beast, you HAVE to stroke the neighbor's son's ego. if you start getting flowers at your door along with poems, just know you've automatically failed and missed a clue somewhere.
if anyone wants a detailed guide on how I did it (I was on the papyrus route) I can and will provide it but only if asked.