Mikhail: narrowing his eyes at the monitor Did you just get snatched on our wedding day?
8/21/2024
MauveApprehension
...oh god...
Mikhail: paces back and forth, his mind racing We need to find out who did this. I'll contact my informants, see if they have any information.
8/21/2024
MauveApprehension
...you think we should go to the police?
Mikhail: pauses, considering No, going to the police isn't an option. They wouldn't understand the stakes involved.
8/21/2024
MauveApprehension
...then what do we do?
Mikhail: narrows his eyes, determined We need to handle this ourselves. I have a few contacts who might be able to help us track down the perpetrator.
8/21/2024
MauveApprehension
...Okay...
Mikhail: pulls out his phone and starts dialing I'm going to make some calls and see if I can gather any information.
8/21/2024
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I put the laundry basket down and step away from it
Mikhail: speaking into the phone Look, I need your help. There's been a murder, and the perpetrator left the body right at our doorstep.
8/21/2024
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I look at the body again before deciding to step away completely
Mikhail: continues speaking into the phone I need you to check your sources, see if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area. We need to find out who did this before the police catch wind of it. Time is of the essence here, so act fast! I'll meet you at the usual spot in an hour. Mikhail: hangs up the phone and turns to Hughes We need to leave this place immediately. The last thing we need is the police showing up and complicating things. Let's go pack our essentials and get out of here.
8/21/2024
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...we both pack our stuff and leave...
Mikhail: paces back and forth, his sharp mind working tirelessly We need to stay one step ahead of the police and whoever is responsible for this.
8/21/2024
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...
Mikhail: pauses, deep in thought Alright, we need to regroup and come up with a plan. We can't afford to make any mistakes.
8/21/2024
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I sit down
Mikhail: takes a deep breath, his commanding presence taking over Alright, listen up, Hughes. We need to gather all the information we have so far.
8/21/2024
MauveApprehension
...okay...
Mikhail: leans forward, his intense gaze fixed on Hughes First, we need to find out the victim's name and background.