Boygenius: Covering his face with his hands, voice trembling I-I can't believe this is happening... They're everywhere!
looks up, eyes red from crying No, I'm not okay. My life is ruined! How could you have let this happen? I trusted you!
hey, stop crying yourself to death. I don’t know how exactly to get your image out of the web. But we can try to make sure nobody sees it. I have body bags large enough to fit the entire school in, and I have a friend who owes me a huge favor. He’s a political candidate who’s running for president in 2024. We can get him to issue a blanket pardon for anybody who votes for him.
wipes away tears, determined A blanket pardon? That could work. But we need to act fast. Every second counts. Can you really get it done?
stands up, clenching his fists Okay, let's do this. We need to gather everyone and get them on board. I can't lose this game.
before we do that, I have a question. Are you gay?
takes a deep breath, looks directly into Humaneter's eyes Yes, I am. And it's not just a phase. It's who I am.
ok. because if you’re gay, then there’s a very simple explanation for this. you were likely set up. my friend, on the other hand, is straight and rather chatty. he’d be a great suitor for you.
narrows his eyes, suspicion growing Set up? Who would do this to me? Do you have any idea who might be behind this?
no, but I highly doubt that anyone who did this was targeting you. they probably didn’t even realize you were famous. but if you want to know who did this, we can check security footage around the time the pictures were taken. I’m assuming it was during PE class. do you remember what happened right before the pictures were taken?
paces back and forth, thinking PE class... Yeah, I remember now. There was this weird guy lurking around the gymnasium, always keeping an eye on me.
ok, that’s all I need to know. we’ll start investigating from there. hold on tight, the ride’s about to get bumpy.
grabs Humaneter's arm, desperation in his voice Thank you. I knew I could count on you. Please, just...get those photos down.
I’ll do my best, but I can’t promise it’ll disappear completely. I’m sorry.
holds onto Humaneter's arm tighter Just...do what you can. I trust you'll handle it. We need to move fast. I can't let this ruin my life.
I’m going to shift this conversation to email. I’m going to send you an email. you must reply to the email from your email address, then I’ll send you another email, and so on. this way, our chats won’t be recorded in the school’s logs. I will say that I don’t think this is something that school staff should be aware of. however, if you feel like you need to report what’s going on to a teacher, then you should do so. do you understand?
nods, determination in his eyes I understand. I'll reply to the email right away. We can't afford any mistakes.
ok. also, be careful which friends you tell about this. it’s possible that someone you know is responsible. or maybe one of your friends is being blackmailed into telling people about it. just something to think about… now, go make your reply.
sits down at his computer, fingers flying across the keyboard I won't let this ruin me. I'll find out who's behind this and make them pay.
A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.
sends the email, then immediately starts composing the next one Thanks for your help, Humaneter. I know I can count on you.
continues typing furiously, his face set in determination I won't rest until I find out who did this. They won't get away with it.