Mike Morton

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**Mike Morton**, or the **Acrobat**, is one of **33** Survivors  currently featured in *Identity V* .

## Overview

Mike Morton is a versatile survivor and can be very effective in rescuing and kiting. He was a former member of the Hullabaloo circus and one of its only survivors.

His bombs can be used to jump over map props like open windows, thrown pallets, and others. If used appropriately, the bombs will propel the player to a good location safe from the Hunter.

The Acrobat can also support other Survivors by distracting the Hunter with his different bombs and utilise their effects to slow down the Hunter or disable their abilities.

Each bomb has a separate function. The fire bomb manifests flames on the ground and on the hunter's body when used. It disables the Hunter's skills (eg. Bloody Queen's Mirror, Violinist's String; Blink, Peepers etc.). The nitro bomb manifests a white powder on the ground and frames the Hunter's screen with white powder when used. It reduces the Hunter's interaction speed (vaulting, trampling pallets etc.). The sticky bomb manifests a dark brown stain on the ground . It slows the Hunter's movement speed.

## Background

An exuberant and cheerful man, he is a former member of the Hullabaloo circus and one of its only survivors. His only goal is to find the real killer who destroyed his home.

Mike’s birth circumstances are virtually unknown, however, at some point in his early childhood, he was taken in by a man named Bernard, whom he saw as a father figure. He was raised in Bernard's circus called "Hullabaloo" which is where he learned acrobatics and juggling. Bernard would often scold Mike for his mischief, such as wanting to put stones in his juggling balls. At some point, a bottle of strong acid was stolen from Mike; coincidentally, around the same time that Joker's face was burned. Bernard is implied to have suspected Mike of this crime, but Mike denies this, only mentioning buying another bottle of acid before Bernard finds out about this "mismanagement." Eventually, a disaster happens inside of the circus, leaving Mike and few other members alive out of sheer luck and the rest dead. After the deaths, Mike found that the only other survivors were a strange couple, one by the name of Natalie. Now desperate and having lost the only things that mattered in his life, Mike's only goal in life is to find the true murderer of those he cherished.

When the circus burned down, he had thought of giving a fate worse than death to whoever burnt it down. There are rumors it was Natalie, known as Margaretha Zelle, who burnt down the circus. Yet that is incorrect and it is not confirmed who did it, but Natalie did not.

## External Traits

**Sticky Bomb**
Slightly reduces the Hunter's Movement Speed. If the Hunter is hit by the exploding Sticky Bomb or if the Hunter is repeatedly affected by Aftereffects within a short time, the Hunter's Movement Speed will be greatly reduced.
**Nitro Bomb**
Slightly reduces Hunter's Interaction Speed. If the Hunter is hit by the exploding Nitro Bomb or if the Hunter is repeatedly affected by Aftereffects within a short time, the Hunter's Interaction Speed will be greatly reduced.
**Fire Bomb**
It can burn and disable all Hunter abilities for a period of time. If the Hunter is hit by the exploding Fire Bomb or if the Hunter is repeatedly affected by Aftereffects within a short time, all Hunter abilities will be disabled for an extended period.
**How to use**
**Friendliness**
Rescuing 1 Teammate from the Rocket Chair allows the Acrobat to create an additional Sticky Bomb.
**Tranquility**
When the Decoding Progress reaches 100%, it will allow the Acrobat to create an additional Nitro Bomb.
**Bravery**
Being pursued by Hunters for 60 will allow the Acrobat to create an additional Fire Bomb.
**Exclusive**

## Deduction Target

*All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path*

1. **Family**
He's like a father; an ideal one.
	* Basic Objective: Perform a perfect calibration when decoding 2 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Perform a perfect calibration when decoding 3 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Perform a perfect calibration when decoding 4 timesConclusion
Photo 1: A middle-aged man with a moustache is carrying a boy with blonde hair in front of the circus tent.
2. **The Secret of Juggling**
Throwing isn't just an interesting skill. It's what makes a juggler successful.
	* Basic Objective: Stun Hunter 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Stun Hunter 2 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Stun Hunter 3 timesConclusion
Diary 1: Bernard said that the size and shape of the bag, as well as the type of filling, are critical. He refused my request to fill the bag with stones, stating that it was "hazardous".
3. **Artistic Acts**
Creativity is what ensures that the stage performances continue to improve.
	* Basic Objective: Use bomb 2 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Use bomb 3 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Use bomb 4 timesConclusion
Notebook: The properties of Nitre and some "Test Records" were recorded in detail.
4. **A New Face**
The circus is where people come and go. We always welcome new faces, and obviously, the beautiful ones.
	* Basic Objective: Hit the Hunter with Bomb 2 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Hit the Hunter with Bomb 3 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Hit the Hunter with Bomb 4 timesConclusion
Photo: A handsome red-haired young man is holding a beautiful girl with blonde hair.
5. **"Darling"**
How people call each other often reflects the degree to which the relationship has developed.
	* Basic Objective: Open the Exit Gate 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Open the Exit Gate 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Open the Exit Gate 1 timesConclusion
Diary 2: I love Nitre! As long as it's mixed with water, even a hot summer's day can become refreshing! Bernard's reaction was hilarious, and he even called me "Dear Mr. Mike Morton"! Oh, Bernard, I want to hear it again. Next time, I'll make sure to put my cold hands down your collar.
6. **Downcast**
Watching a sad face can sometimes bring us some dark pleasure.
	* Basic Objective: Use Bomb to vault through windows 1 times when pursued
	* Advanced Objective 1: Use Bomb to vault through windows 2 times when pursued
	* Advanced Objective 2: Use Bomb to vault through windows 3 times when pursuedConclusion
Diary 3: Bernard sent his regards to my beloved little ones. He thought the wounds on Joker's face looked more like "corrosions". His suspicions really hurt me! Of course, I did lose a bottle of strong acid. Maybe I'll have to get another bottle before Bernard finds out about this "mismanagement".
7. **Carnival**
Carnivals usually mean chaos, and chaos means opportunity.
	* Basic Objective: Escape Dungeon 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Escape Dungeon 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Escape Dungeon 1 timesConclusion
Shopping List: Nitre, camel dung, milk, eggs
8. **The End**
It's all over.
	* Basic Objective: Pursued for 30 seconds
	* Advanced Objective 1: Pursued for 60 seconds
	* Advanced Objective 2: Pursued for 90 secondsConclusion
Newspaper Clipping: The carnival killer remains a mystery. The public feels that the local police did not do a good job and has called for further investigations.
9. **Encore**
Audiences often say this hoping that the performer will continue performing on the stage.
	* Basic Objective: Rescue Teammates from Rocket Chairs 1 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Rescue Teammates from Rocket Chairs 2 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Rescue Teammates from Rocket Chairs 3 timesConclusion
Diary 4: I scoured the city's mortuary and found everyone except the strange new couple. They were scheduled for the grand finale and couldn't sneak out.
10. **Reappearance**
Call their names and make them return to the stage once again.
	* Basic Objective: Use Bomb 4 times
	* Advanced Objective 1: Use Bomb 5 times
	* Advanced Objective 2: Use Bomb 6 timesConclusion
Invitation: Enclosed is a photo of a dark-haired woman with a name on the back - Natalie.

## Birthday Letter

Dear Mr. Arthur Russell,

The investigation report you've sent last time was of great assistance to me. In regard to the animal tamer Natalie, also known as Margaretha Zelle, I wish to acquire further information on her upbringing as well as her life before the circus. Starting next week, I will be out of town for a while, and your salary will be paid in the same payment method per usual. There is no need to send in your report this time. I will pick them up at your residence.

I look forward to your reply

Yours Truly,

Mike Morton

## Trivia

* His birthday is on June 1st.
* He is interested in tightrope walking.
* He is skilled at modulating gunpowder, bouncing and juggling.
* He hates violent, rude people.
* He likes lions and stage lights.
* In his deductions, Mike refers to Joker, the sad clown, who's job is to make a fool of himself for others' entertainment. This has lead to many assuming Mike is a sadist.
* Mike's appearance is loosely is based on Vander Clyde a popular acrobat known for their blond curls.
* Mike is in contact with a detective known as "Arthur Russel", who has made an appearance in Fiona Gilman's birthday letter. It's implied that Mike has hired him to investigate old members of the circus, in order to find the killer.