67 (forward dated to Monday)

[perfectsymmetry]

[Desipte his attitude the last week, Crowe seems to be coming around to himself again this week. He's less quiet or short with people, and is back to trying to help people once again. After all, with his detective days behind him, he needs something else to distract himself with. Recently, it seemed that time again in town where a lot of new people came trickling in. While part of his still didn't want to bother with most people, it wasn't *their* fault they were now here. Once upon a time, he was just as lost and confused as they were. Might as well help the newbies get acclimated. And maybe he feels just slightly guilty for last week's pickpocket adventures, and wishes to make up for it.

Crowe's been around long enough to easily recognize the new faces. So during school this week, anyone he spots looking new will be slipped pamphlet in their desk, their locker, or their bag when they're not looking. You probably won't catch him doing it - he's really good at this sort of thing. There's a small note paperclipped to each one as well:

"I'm afraid to say all the information in here is correct. It's a lot to take in. I will be waiting outside the school gates after classes are done if you have any questions. My name is Crowe."

Even without leaving a description, he's hard to miss - a tall, broad teenager with silver and blue hair waits patiently, holding one of the pamphlets, to see if anyone comes by.]

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[facefear.livejournal.com]

[Hanako stands shivering in front of her locker- as usual- reading the pamphlet.

Eventually, she does decide to muster up the courage to go to the school gates- but she stands slightly behind them, peering around the corner.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe stands there waiting, leaned against the wall, absently playing with the pamphlet in his hands. He's staring out ahead, lost in thought. He really doesn't think anyone would come.]

[facefear.livejournal.com]

[she peeks around the corner, and spots Crowe- he's the only person here, so it must be him...

but she's too shy to approach now. he looks intimidating to her.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe now feels he's being watch. He turns to the girl, blinking. Sure, he's a bit on the big side, but his smile is gentle enough.]

O-Oh. Hi there. Did you get one of the pamphlet...?

[facefear.livejournal.com]

Oh... I-I.... [she's clutching it in her hand, but remains partially concealed behind the wall. she gives a tiny nod.] U-uh huh.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I know it's pretty overwhelming, but I'm afraid it's all true. But, if there's any questions you might have, I might be able to help...

[facefear.livejournal.com]

[he seems nice enough, so she emerges from behind the wall, timidly moving closer.] I-I'd heard about it, but... A-all of this...? R-really?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Sorry to say that it is. Not too many good things happen here, I'm afraid. I wish I had some good news to share with you.

[facefear.livejournal.com]

[...he's so nice, she relaxes somewhat.] U-um.. I-it's okay, r-right? There's... there's lots of people l-like you and me, and we're all together.

[tender-crook.livejournal.com]

[Kurt's bookbag is thrown over his shoulder like a shapeless satchel. The leaflet he found in it seemed to reinforce Tybalt's account -- welcome to Hell, indeed -- and it's, weirdly, a relief. At least he isn't living with a crazy man. Just a pessimistic Shakespeare fan in need of a haircut. And a... homeless... fish... thing.

The offered rendezvous, however, seemed a little more suspect. But he's there, keeping his distance and watching for drones.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Crowe knows it would seem suspicious to people, so he's not even sure anyone will show. Still, he's waiting outside the school gates, leaned against the wall, lost in thought. He's holding one of the pamphlets, hoping it will act as a signal for anyone who cared to talk.]

[tender-crook.livejournal.com]

[in a stage whisper -- you're lucky it's not a mock-cough-]

Crowe?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[That snaps him back to reality. He looks over, blinking a moment.]

O-Oh. Yes! I'm Crowe. Ah, did you get one of those pamphlets....?

[tender-crook.livejournal.com]

In with the books.

[Not his books, no sir. Kurt hasn't even taken them out and looked at them yet, or he'd surely notice a few changes in curriculum. He looks exhausted.]

So it's all true?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He nods somberly.] Afraid so. I've been here a long time now, and I've been here for a lot of the things mentioned in there.

[tender-crook.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I preferred not knowing. But thanks.
[A clipped laugh.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. But trust me, it's better to be prepared for the things this town throws at you, I think.

[biophases.livejournal.com]

Hello! Are you Crowe? I wanted to say thanks.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

O-Oh. Yes. Hi. Ah, it's no problem. I hope it wasn't... too much. I know it's a lot to learn.

[biophases.livejournal.com]

I think I'm coming to absorb it...gradually.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I wish I had some good news to give you about it all... ah, I guess I should actually introduce myself. Calleo Crowe. [Handshake?]

[biophases.livejournal.com]

_{( Handshake! )}

It's really nice to meet you. My name's M'gann--or Megan, if that's easier.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Same here. Like I said, if you have any questions, I can probably cover most of it. I've been here for over a year now, so I've seen a lot...

[biophases.livejournal.com]

That's a pretty long time. I guess that means finding a way out won't be easy...

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately. But, we have to keep looking. Eventually we'll find it.