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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

[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.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

A sport played underwater . . . ? I've never heard of anything like that before. When are you playing?

[Lucas and his friends are pretty much the best swimmers ever, having somehow managed to make it across an entire ocean, but he can't really wrap his mind around this.]

Oh, to play? I would, but I probably . . . shouldn't.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Neither had I, until I got here. Our coach plays it professionally where he's from. Our first game is this weekend at the rec center.

...why not? Everything alright?

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

OK. I'll see if I can come watch you, then.

Um. Yes, I just . . . I have a lot of . . . stuff. To do.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I hope you can!

A-are you sure? If there's anything wrong... a-anything I can help with? [You're worrying him.]

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I'm supposed to be staying in bed a lot to rest. I'm a little . . . sick. There's nothing you can do, Crowe, honest. Thank you, though.

I would go if I could. Maybe some other time . . .

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I-if you're sure. When you're feeling better, then?

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh. Call me again in a few weeks, maybe.