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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

[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.

[cheesewithwine.livejournal.com]

Oui.

Like that time, I will not get my hopes up. Not yet. And perhaps you are right...it was just nine words.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

We really need to get into the mayor's office. We can't just sit around and wait for him to slip up again. Clues don't just fall into your lap.