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> > What do you mean by body searching?
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> You've got some people tied up somewhere, right? See if they have anything interesting. They can't stop you from seeing what they're hiding.
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> After that, go back to the room with the beetle. You should have a new option that will lead you to another option or two, and which will eventually get you what you need to get to the other end of the alley. And get the plant you want, too.
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> By the way, you might want to search anyone else you beat up, at least if the option presents itself.
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> I hope that's enough hinting to work with for now, as I am about to fall asleep at the keyboard.

There wasn't an option to search the person I tied up in the storage room.