It gets harder to believe, but be honest

[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] )

[[Filtered call to: Massimo, Seychelles, Kay.]]

[Crowe does his best to sound chipper, but it's obviously forced and starts to fall apart towards the end.]

.....um, i-if it's not too much of an imposition, would it be okay if I crashed at someone's place for the next few days? School's out now, s-so it wouldn't be too much trouble, would it?

_{...would it be alright for me to bring the cat, too?}

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[On Friday, Crowe was droned along with 2 other of his housemates, Natu and Sniper. Sometime on Saturday, Mukuro murders them all in cold blood, just for fun. After he awoke the next day, Crowe tried to go to Nadia and Margot, since they're also his neighbors, to find them droned. A call to Ichabod Crane finds that he's still droned too. Scared, distraught and not having a clue of what to do, Crowe packs a bag and awaits a call back. A note will be left for Natu & Sniper in their room, stating that he's out for a few days, but nothing metioning his whereabouts.]

[A contemplative call is put forth to all non-drones.]

...Several people here have told me I need to relax more. [sigh] I can't argue with that. Mayfield's been... stressful. But that's just the thing. How can you relax here? Knowing that anytime, God know what might happen to us. I feel if I slack off, I'm only hurting myself. I need to be ready for anything... right?

But I know being so tightly wound lately isn't helping me much, either. [This was almost mumbled, as if he doesn't want to admit it.] So Mayfield, I'm asking you, what do you do to relax here? School being over will be a big help for now, but I still have so much going on...

Oh, while I'm at it... I was wondering if there was anyone out there who did, um, investigative research. Detective work. That sort of thing? Because... I was wondering if anyone out there who did would be willing to take on a student for the summer.

[He sounds nervous at the end there. After all, he's forsaking his criminal heritage to possibly work with the other side of the law. What would his parents think?]

[Filtered call to Jecht]
Ah. C-coach, I was wondering if it was okay if I took a week or two off from training. I am not quitting, I promise that. But... I need some decompression time.