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[mysteriouslover1516]

The battle inside our hacker's head is real

Jake's vulnerable side: Yes we are, MC, yes we are. How about we be more than a team, hmmm? Instead of just work partners, how about we be ACTUAL partners? ;) ;) ;)

Jake's cautious side: Shut up! Shut up Jake! Wait....she just flirted. Oh god, I JUST FLIRTED BACK! What is wrong with me.........ugh.

[mysteriouslover1516]

IMAGINE:

As the young mechanic headed back to his shop, he couldn't help but feel somewhat remorseful for how far he was taking this whole situation. Why couldn't he just confess to it all? He sighed as he approached the garage door, the blood red paint smeared in the signature mark of the raven. If he hadn't had felt so guilty about leading everyone astray, he would have felt pretty good about how precise the form and body of the bird had turned out. Brushing those thoughts aside, he quickly clicked on MC's contact.

Uhm, MC? I think I might have a problem

After sending the photo, he waited for MC's response. He already knew she was still online, meaning she would receive the message almost immediately. Why did he send the photo to MC first? Because she would provide an alibi for him, the video call providing witness that Richy was at the dare house when his shop was marked. His left hand found its way to his blonde, tousled hair as he started to run his fingers through it, a nervous twitch he had developed ever since he was ten. He felt guilty for using MC like this, especially since he had recently started to have feelings for her. He was using the girl he liked to his advantage, using her so he wouldn't be seen as a suspect. Oh god, what kind of monster was he becoming?

Ok, that's definitely a problem

MC took the bait, he had snagged her on his hook. Afterall, why wouldn't she believe him? There was nothing suspicious against him yet, meaning MC would trust him whole-heartedly. Not to mention it helped that he knew she had developed feelings for him as well.....

After sharing the picture with Jessy and the others, further reinforcing the group to follow the lead of the MWAF, Richy was just about to log off.

Take care of yourself

Richy smiled sadly as he read MC's message. Of course she was worried, in her mind's eye he was being threatened by a mad man, someone who would not stop to finish what was warranted. He hated that he was playing with her emotions, even though all he wanted to do was guard and protect them, to be entrusted with them; but here he was fumbling around and using them to his advantage.

Sure

One day everything would be okay, one day he would be able to love her without feeling guilty, right? Or at least he hoped.........No, he was bound to have a good ending, he could feel it.

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IMAGINE:

I need your help

The young mechanic's breath quickened as his lock screen showed a text from MC, help with what? Was she starting to suspect him?

Uhm, you do remember that we have a paying customer in here?

Technically he wasn't lying, but maybe if he delayed the conversation she would forget? Highly unlikely.

Yes, I know

Richy sighed, might as well get this over. She wasn't gonna let up.

He is actually in the restroom right now, so if you hurry up...

Thanks Richy

A small smile tugged on his lips, as always sweet and polite. Ugh.

Can you think of anything to tell me about a "Jennifer" from Duskwood?

The phone nearly slipped from his hands as he read the text, how did MC know about Jennifer? And why was she asking HIM? Did she know his connection to the case? Oh god, this could be potentially bad and very catastrophic.

Quite a few things

I think I know three people with the name Jennifer in Duskwood.

He was bluffing, of course he was bluffing. He could feel the sweat on his hands starting to accumulate, how did she know about Jennifer???

It has something to do with the Duskwood Forest

Richy tugged on his hair, he knew EXACTLY what MC was talking about. And he was horrified, terrified, completely PETRIFIED.

You couldn't be talking about the girl that was found dead in the forest back then

Taking a deep breath, he reread the text he sent, honestly it sounded pretty calm, he hoped MC wouldn't be able to see through it.

To be honest I don't know yet

Okay, so MC didn't know everything about the circumstances involving Jennifer. This wasn't so bad after all, maybe....

I totally forgot about that. The whole town of Duskwood was up in arms at that time, as I am sure you can imagine.

He shook his head as if it would rid the awful memories from his consciousness, the guilt, the pain, it was inescapable.

What else can you think of?

As far as I know the killer was never found. They soon came to the conclusion that he wasn't from here and it didn't take long until Duskwood returned back to a state of normalcy.

Killer. He wasn't a killer, and neither was Hannah or......Amy. He hesitated as his inner demons waged war inside him, was he a killer though? Did he ultimately kill Amy by bringing her to the brink of suicide? He squeezed his eyes shut, willing the thought to release him from its torment.

Was there anything that indicated where the killer was from?

No, there was nothing. The three teenagers had buried the only form of evidence, the body. Richy had stolen the paper on the AMC Gremlin all those years ago, made it disappear. There was Nothing.

Well, I guess I don't know that much about the old case after all

What a piece of bull crap. He knew everything about Jennifer's death, as much as he wished he didn't. He wasn't innocent, the invisible blood on his hands still tormented him. Jennifer was dead.

But you know how people are. There are nicer things to think about than the thought of living next door to a murderer. And Jennifer wasn't from Duskwood either. So this makes the theory even more plausible.

Richy paused, the beginning question once again entering his mind. Why was she asking about the incident? About Jennifer?

But you don't think that Hannah has something to do with what happened back then, do you?

Unfortunately I do

He swallowed hard, if MC made the connection between Hannah and Jennifer, she would ultimately discover Amy's involvement, which would place him closer and closer to the burning flames.

Well I hope not.

"I wish not, I wish she didn't. I wish none of us did." He whispered underneath his breath, fist suddenly colliding with his desk. He didn't ask for this, why was this happening to him?

That happened at least ten years ago. Mmh, I think that's it. I don't know anything else.

I don't know anything else, that was one of the most bogus statements he had ever made in his whole life. He knew a lot about the incident, he knew too much. He wished it could have been different.

That was actually more information than I expected.

Chewing on his bottom lip, his eyebrows furrowed. Wait a minute.

Talk to you later.

Hold on real quick, why did you ask me that?

Was MC asking him this because she already suspected him? Or was she asking him this because of her subtle but at the same time obvious growing feelings for the mechanic?

Because I have a hunch that it might be getting me closer to Hannah

A small chuckle managed to escape his lips, was she messing with him? Or did she really not understand what he was getting at?

No, no, that's not what I meant. Why ME?

I like you

Richy's heart skipped a beat, she had finally said it. His mind raced, it was both a dream come true and a nightmare at the same time, what an oxymoron. MC had fallen for the culprit, for the man behind the mask. And he had messed up, by falling for her as well. Damn it.

I like you too, MC. A lot. Adios

He quickly logged off, needing time to think and reorganize his thoughts. The plan had to work, it was GOING to work, and then he would shoot his shot with MC, it would all work out.

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IMAGINE:

The young hacker sat at his computer, eyebrows furrowing as he read MC's text.

Make an exception for me

Please?

He would allow her one question, how bad could it be?

You have one question.

He sat back as he watched the typing dots dance around. He knew MC was smart, her question would no doubt be very intelligent, he would have to figure out how to answer without giving away too much.......

What is the color of your hair?

The hacker couldn't help the small amazed smile that spread across his lips, out of all the things MC could have asked, he would never have seen this one coming. Faster than his head could catch up, his fingers typed rapidly upon the keyboard.

Black.

Why do you want to know?

This was not good, he had just revealed a certain detail to a stranger he didn't even know. What was wrong with him? This certainly was not going to happen again, he was going to make sure of it.

[mysteriouslover1516]

One of the few times you actually feel bad for Thomas and think maybe he actually is human...(the little guy just needs a friend)

[mysteriouslover1516]

UM, Can I please get some context? I can't imagine anyone thinking poorly of Richy, he's way too sweet. And also, why does Thomas make it sound like he hates Richy?

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Cleo is literally the mom of the group, lol. I feel bad for Richy, the others kinda trample over him sometimes even if they don't do it intentionally.