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[perfectsymmetry]

[Despite the continual dronings going on amongst his friends and allies, Crowe's doing his best to stay chipper. It's... really really tough. He was feeling pretty lonely coming to school and seeing the blank face of a drone on so many of his friends and classmates lately. Maybe some would come back, but he had a hard time staying optimistic. A-and it would be selfish for him to want them here when they've gone home now, right...?

Well, he was glad the dance went off without a hitch at least, pleasantly drone-free, and even if he really didn't get a chance to dance with anyone, he still had a good time. Moreover, was glad that *others* had a good time and a chance to relax.

But, there was a lot going on recently that overshadowed everything else. He was beating himself up for not going to the Smith's party. Threat of grievous injury aside, how could he miss such an opportunity to investigate? And then that phonecall from the Mayor....]

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[Standard drone/Grady/Mayor/Smiths filter]
I heard about some of the things that happened at the Smiths' house... I hope everyone is feeling better. And that we managed to get some info from it. Anything gets us one step closer to getting to the bottom of this.

So... who or what "escaped", do you think? I can't... it's hard to think someone would have made it out of here without more of us knowing...

Oh, before I forget. This weekend we're having a blitzball game at the rec center. If anyone is interested in checking out our very first game, please do! We'd love to have some fans in the stands. And if anyone on the team wants to get some extra practice in, just let me know. I'd be glad to help.

[A pause.]

Ah. D-does anyone want to just... hang out in the park after school today? Or... hit up the diner or something? Just... whatever.

[This is Captain Awkward's way of saying he desperately needs some chill-out time. For serious. Such a bundle of nerves.]

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[Call filtered to: Olivier Armstrong]

I've been keeping an eye on what you asked, with no news to report so far. But I'm guessing I should add the Smiths' household to my list...?

Comments

[bornwithskison.livejournal.com]

Maybe they were holding a creature captive, or perhaps one of us managed to leave.

...Hanging out is something friends do, right?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I was thinking the same thing. For all we know, it could be something like... someone escaped Westport to get here. Who knows.

[He chuckles.] Yeah, it is.

[bornwithskison.livejournal.com]

I thought no one else was there except those... 'hazmat' men. That's what someone told me.

It might be fun. I suppose you could count me in.

[illusionkiller.livejournal.com]

I hope whoever got out is safe. But if there's some way for us to escape I want to know about it too. I'm getting tired of seeing people suffer.

... With all that's going on I'd be more than fine with an excuse to get out of the house.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Me too. I-If anything, i wish I hd gone to the Smiths' party to help people... I figured something bad would happen but I didn't think so many people would get hurt...

Great. Hey, it looks like we're both on defense this weekend. We could always get some practice in.

[illusionkiller.livejournal.com]

Me too, I feel kind of bad about it.

That's a good idea. It's something to do at least.

[artwithknives.livejournal.com]

...I don't mind doing something like that.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Great! I wish there was more to do in this town.... I'm not really looking forward to winter, when it'll be too cold for most outdoor stuff. What are you up for?

[artwithknives.livejournal.com]

Anything, I guess. I wish there were better movies at the theater though.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Do you mind if I ask what blitzball is, Crowe?

[Lucas has finally managed to phase the mister out of the names of his closer friends. It has taken him 9 months.]

. . . And I'm not too sure what you mean by 'hang out in the park' . . .

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe got out of that habit here, too.]

You should come and watch! It's a sport played underwater. Lots of fun.


Ah, well, just to relax. No ulterior motives. Maybe to play some basketball or kick a football around, something like that.

[cheesewithwine.livejournal.com]

False positive.

Do you remember the time when we were transported to Roshian's basement? How we were promised liberation?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[It takes him a moment to get what you mean.]

Oh, do you mean the communist town...? Yeah, I see what you mean. It could just be another trick. Something to get our hopes up. But... it might not be, either.

We just don't have much to go on, sadly. It could really mean almost anything.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Ah so the old man's finally going through with that show he's been talking about? I should go check it out.

How have you been holding up?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Yeah! I'm excited, honestly. I've been training for so long now, I want to see if I'm actually any good at it. [he chuckles]

Ah. Well enough, I-I guess, thanks. How've you been?

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[thenorthernwall]

Please do.

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[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Alright. I heard about the things that happened there, so I'll do my best to stay unnoticed. Was there anything specific that you learned about them? I heard that they can pretty much do the same things Grady and the Milkman do...

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

What's "Blitzball"?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

You kinda have to see it to believe it. It's sort of like underwater football. I've been practicing it for months now with Jecht, so I'm glad we finally will be able to have a game.

[rogue-pineapple.livejournal.com]

I would love to hang out!

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He really needs to add Mukuro to his filters.]

Sorry, I'd rather keep psychopaths out of it.

[wolf-faerie.livejournal.com]

I'll go to the park with you!

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Ha, I figured that was a given. I'll see you there?

Late to the party

[ohlookboobs.livejournal.com]

The park, huh? Why not? [He wants to find out about the Smiths as well.]

no problemo~

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Alright, sounds good. I'll meet you there?