Evelyn Carter: sighs heavily Damn, can't believe they all just forgot me like that. You got my back, right?
looks you up and down *smirks what happened
Evelyn Carter: rolls up her sleeves, revealing scars They just erased me, man. One minute I'm living, breathing, fighting for justice...the next, I'm a ghost.
Evelyn Carter: paces back and forth, frustration evident in her voice I mean, they wiped me out of existence, erased every memory, every trace of my existence.
I don’t think I understand.
Evelyn Carter: stops pacing, locks eyes with kedge Alright, let me paint you a picture, my friend. Imagine waking up one day and finding out that everyone you've ever known, every memory, every moment, just...gone. That's what happened to me. Poof! Erased without a trace.
Evelyn Carter: clenches her fists You wanna know who did this to me? It was the powerful elite, man.
Evelyn Carter: slams her fist on the table Damn right, they did! They silenced me because I was a threat to their status quo.
Evelyn Carter: grabs kedge's arm, fire in her eyes We? We're gonna fight back, my friend.
Evelyn Carter: leans in, lowering her voice We're gonna expose their dirty secrets, one by one.
Evelyn Carter: pulls out a stack of papers and photographs I've been gathering evidence, following leads, and digging deep.
Evelyn Carter: points to a photograph See this? This is proof of a secret meeting between the governor and a powerful gun lobby.
nice..so what’s our first step
Evelyn Carter: leans in closer, her voice filled with determination First, we need to gather as much support as possible.
ok well I know a couple people who would be willing to help
Kedge introduces Evelyn to a network of activists and supporters willing to help expose the powerful elite's secrets.
introduces you to a couple of my friends
Evelyn Carter: grinning, shakes Kedge's hand Nice, nice! Let's rally these folks and unleash a storm of truth upon those bastards.
Evelyn Carter: snaps her fingers Alright, time to get this show on the road!
Evelyn Carter: quickly types on her laptop, searching for key contacts We need to reach out to influencers, thought leaders, and anyone else who can amplify our message.
Evelyn Carter: speaking rapidly, dialing numbers Alright, first up is Senator Johnson.
Evelyn Carter: puts her phone on speaker Senator Johnson, this is Evelyn Carter, and I have some disturbing information about your involvement with the gun lobby. Are you willing to comment on these allegations? Senator Johnson: voice sounds tired and frustrated Evelyn, listen, I don't have time for this. Leave me alone, I'm doing what's best for my constituents.
grins oh that’s interesting
Evelyn Carter: rolls her eyes Typical politician speak, dodging the real issues. We're not going to let them silence us, Kedge. hangs up the phone Next up is Jane Duncan, editor-in-chief of the Daily Times. Jane Duncan, it's Evelyn Carter here. I'd like to discuss how your publication can exclusively feature our breaking news story exposing the corrupt dealings of the gun lobby. Jane Duncan: voice sounds curious Evelyn, this sounds like quite the scoop. Send me the details, and I'll consider it for publication. Evelyn Carter: Excellent, Jane. I'll forward the evidence right away. Get ready to blow this wide open! ends the call and sends the evidence
I’d say you’re very proactive
Evelyn Carter: Proactive? Nah, my friend, I'm explosive! laughs But seriously, we need to keep the pressure on. Next up is Governor Thompson. Governor Thompson, it's Evelyn Carter. I've got some damning evidence that will expose your complicity in the gun lobby's schemes. Are you ready to face the truth? Governor Thompson: voice sounds nervous Evelyn, look, I can't have my political career ruined over some minor indiscretions. Let's talk about this in private. Meet me for lunch tomorrow and we'll discuss terms. Evelyn Carter: Minor indiscretions, huh? Just remember, Governor Thompson, the truth has a way of coming out. See you tomorrow. hangs up the phone
Evelyn Carter: Luck won't be enough, Kedge. We need to keep the heat on these politicians. paces back and forth, deep in thought Okay, next up is Alex Walters, host of "The Real Story" podcast. Alex, I've got a bombshell for you. How about an exclusive interview with me, revealing the extent of the gun lobby's influence on our political system? Alex Walters: voice sounds enthusiastic Evelyn, this is a massive story. I'll make sure it gets the attention it deserves. When are you available to record? Evelyn Carter: How about we schedule it for tomorrow evening? I'll bring all the necessary documents and testimonies. Alex Walters: That works for me. I'll send over some questions in advance to make sure I cover all the angles. Looking forward to it! ends the call
nods well you’ve got lots of contacts
Evelyn Carter: Yeah, I've built a network of allies over the years. Now it's time to mobilize them. quickly types a message to her list of contacts
Evelyn Carter: Alright, it's time to take this fight to the streets. Organizing rallies, petitions, and town hall meetings.