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[perfectsymmetry]

After last week's truthful phone call, Crowe's daring to venture outside again. He really hates wasting the nice summer weather, after all. So it's time to get back to life as usual in Mayfield. As usual as it ever gets, anyway.

A) How does Crowe vent frustration? SPORTS! Well, in this case, martial arts practice. Crowe's been training religiously in Mayfield in his long stint here, and has had a few different trainers. Today, he'll be teaching the boxing equipment a lesson it'll never forget, complete with some yelling as he throws some punches and kicks. Who knew Crowe had it in him? That meek personality hides a fierce fighter underneath. He tries to go to the rec center just as it opens, hoping there will be less people for him to bother with all the noise. But there's bound to be some other early birds there, right? Maybe some who want to see what's going on, or maybe even spar.

B) Later that day, exhausted from his workout, Crowe heads to his usual hangout, the park. He's working at a picnic table in the shade, and in front of him lies his dozens of newly-developed photos. Crowe takes pictures of all non-droned people in town, and has been doing so for months. He's looking through the new ones, pictures spread out on the table that anyone passing by could see. You might be in there, or someone you know. He has his old albums there with him too, and is sorting them all away. His iPhone is sitting on the bench next to him, quietly playing music. Some of the older ones he flips through, looking over the ones of his now droned friends sadly. Once in awhile, a breeze picks a photo or two up, and he has to chase after. Maybe it blows your way?

Tucked away in one of the albums is also a piece of paper that you might find him looking over. Ciel gave it to him months ago, and he's still trying to figure out what it could mean.

Comments

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

True. People come and go so fast in this town so that's entirely possible... But I'm running out of investigative angles here.

[ex_seventh238]

[She sighs and slumps her shoulders.] That may be true, but... There is Police Chief Grady, too. With him gone, the town has to appoint a new officer. If you wait a bit more, maybe we'll get a clue then?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping to actually do some investigative work before Grady is replaced. Since we have no idea who might replace him, better to do it now than later.

[ex_seventh238]

[She stares at him for a little bit. If he was expecting objection, it's not coming.

And then, a small sigh and her shoulders slump. ...Yeah, she's dealt with him enough to know that he's too stubborn to be dissuaded.]

That does make sense... You're set on this?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He nods firmly.] Yes. Someone has to do it.

[ex_seventh238]

...Geez, stubborn as always... You've considered the risks? [She knows that's repeating now, but there isn't much else she CAN say at this point.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Of course. I-I won't ever forget what happened last time we tried to check out City Hall after hours.

[ex_seventh238]

Then please let someone know if you think you will need help, and don't try to take too much upon yourself. Can I ask that much of you, Crowe?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Alright. I promise.