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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

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

I have no doubt that you're good, if you play Blitzball with any of that enthusiasm I see when we play soccer, you're bound to be gold.

I've been alright, nothing too bad.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Ah, thanks. I guess we'll see this weekend for sure, eh?

Had you gone to that party at the Smiths' house? Find out anything good? I hope if you did, you came out in one piece too...

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Yeah I went. I didn't find out much, just that that guy Jack notices it when people screw up and call him John, as well as he's under his daughters beck and call.

I got out alright though, it as just a really odd conversation. What about you? Did you go?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Lucy... she's probably the scariest of the bunch, yeah?

Ah, I didn't... though I wish I had. I-I know a lot of people got injured, but I wish I had gone to investigate. Plus I would have liked to keep an eye on the kids who went... some of them got hurt.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Don't beat yourself up about that...[a long sigh], there were plenty of adults there and none of them could stop the kids from wandering off.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I-I guess. But still, I feel like I should have been there. Maybe I could have found some clues.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Maybe, but it's too late to be moping about it. There will be other opportunities.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

...Right. I hope so.

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

There will be!