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- >You are Anon
- >You are currently heading downstairs with a new change of clothes and a dusting of deodorant
- >However, your thoughts are now centered around one person
- >That is, the one sitting on your couch with her phone in her hand
- >She seems to have calmed down, at least
- >She almost looked ready to wreck the trap when you left
- ''Uh, hey?''
- >She keeps her eyes on her phone, as if trying to stare it down
- >''She's not answering.''
- >Her tone is flat, almost hollow, matching the look in her eyes
- >You take a seat next to her on the couch
- >The silence intensifies
- ''So, uh, what do you think is up? With the phone, I mean.''
- >She shakes her head absent-mindedly, still locked in a staring contest with her phone
- >''I have no idea. She's always picked up before, or at least called me back afterwards.''
- >She sighs and finally looks at you, clearly stressed
- >''I've called her yesterday, and the day before, and for the last twenty minutes I've been calling non-stop. I think something's wrong.''
- ''Maybe she lost it?''
- >She chuckles mirthlessly and shakes her head
- >''Luna doesn't lose things. She just doesn't. She's obsessed with keeping track of everything.''
- >She blows an errant hair out of her face, clearly deep in thought
- >''It probably isn't an accident either. If it was, the hospital would have called me already.''
- >You scratch the stubble on your chin and try to come up with a solution
- ''Have you thought about putting up a picture of her on FB? Like 'missing girl, please call for reward' or something.''
- >''Do you think it'll work?''
- >You shrug and give your best noncommittal smile
- ''Dunno, but it sure beats doing nothing.''
- >Suddenly Celestia flies up from the sofa and face palms violently
- >''The police! I haven't even notified them! Oh my God, I'm such an idiot!''
- >She starts rapidly tapping numbers into her phone
- ''You're not an idiot, come on. You're just tired and going through a lot. I mean, if it was me-''
- >At some point you notice that she is paying as little attention to you as possible
- >You decide to test her hearing
- ''Actually, I was kidding. You really are an idiot.''
- >She doesn't even notice you talking
- >She looks hypnotized by the dial tone
- >Fuck it
- >You decide to just go upstairs and take inventory
- >If she won't give you the time of day despite paying for all her useless shit, you might as well chill alone for a while
- >You get that her sister's disappeared, and you understand why she acts like she does
- >Or you want to at least
- >But you'd appreciate some gratitude
- >A hug, a kiss or just a simple fucking 'thank you' would do fine
- >Your 'guest' seems like she's turning into more trouble than she's worth
- >Or maybe you just need time to think
- >See it from an impartial point of view
- >You already know that's bullshit
- >As you enter your room and lock the door, you decide to lock your thoughts away for another time
- >It's time for work
- >You grab your scale, some baggies and a pair of plastic gloves from your desk drawer in preparation
- >Setting them neatly on the desk with your computer, you decide to put on some music
- https://soundcloud.com/casme/khettokasme-x-aztra-azazel
- >You bury yourself in your work, neatly dividing the two main sellers, crack and weed, into one-gram units and stuffing them in bags
- >Meanwhile, the heavy bass and ethereal melodies make you crave the creep again
- >Just walking slowly at night, listening to music and thinking about stuff, possibly making a delivery or two
- >Jesus, you really need to get out of the house
- >Unless anything comes up, you'll probably be out at 2 AM
- >You smile in anticipation
- >There is just something magical about those nights spent walking aimlessly, bathed in the yellow glow from the street lamps while smoking a cigarette
- >It was almost like Zen
- >A feeling of emptiness, but you've always welcomed it
- >You are shaken from your thoughts by the phone ringing
- >The number is definitely unfamiliar
- ''Hello?''
- >''Hey man, this Anon?''
- ''Who's asking?''
- >''It's Santiago, man. Ty told me you'd have some of that good old green.''
- ''Ty, huh? Wait a minute, bro. I'll call you back.''
- >''Yeah, yeah, alright-''
- >You quickly end the call, not bothering to listen to the rest
- >Ty is one of the few people you'd call a friend in this place
- >You met at an after party a few weeks after you'd moved in here
- >It was a set of unusual circumstances, to say the least
- >You were set to get your ass kicked by two incredibly large black males
- >Things had escalated to the point where talking didn't help
- >They were pushing your incredibly drunk ass around, when suddenly he jumped in
- >He hit one on the head with a beer bottle and instantly dropped him
- >He kicked the other one straight in the nuts, and you both spent a good few minutes exacting vengeance on him
- >Afterwards you got to talking, and soon grew to be friends
- >He'd also always been a valuable customer, and often brought more business to you
- >He'd always been a bit of a social butterfly, and you aren't complaining
- >More business is always better
- >You quickly tap in the numbers to his cell and press 'call'
- >After mere seconds, you hear his familiar voice again, and you can't help smiling
- >It had been way too long since you last met
- >''Shiieet, this Anon? What the fuck, it's been weeks brother! I almost thought you'd forgotten about me, man.''
- >You snort
- ''Yeah, you wish dude. No way I'm forgetting about your sorry ass.''
- >You hear some chuckling on the other side
- >''Anyway bro, what's up?''
- ''To be honest, way too fucking much right now.''
- >''That so? You in trouble?''
- ''Nah, nothing like that. Just-''
- >You sigh and rub your forehead
- ''Just got a lot on my plate right now.''
- >''If you wanna talk, I'm ready to listen, man.''
- >You chuckle, suddenly feeling better than you've felt in days
- ''Thanks, but it's a bit of a long story. Anyway-''
- >You clear your throat
- >Back to business
- ''You know anything about some Santiago guy? Motherfucker called me, told me you'd referred him.''
- >''Yeah, he's legit man. How so, any trouble with him?''
- ''No, no, nothing like that. Just checking if he's reliable.''
- >''Mos def, man. He's as far from a rat as they come.''
- ''Thanks Ty. Don't know where I'd be without you.''
- >He laughs
- >''You don't want me to answer that bro.''
- ''Yeah, guess so. Anyway, I got to TCOB, but if you're up for drinks any day, any time, just drop me a line.''
- >''Aight bro, will do. See ya.''
- ''Yeah, yeah, bye.''
- >You'd almost forgotten how fun it was to be around him
- >You sigh
- >You really need to check up on your friends more
- >Being completely alone here would be worse than death
- >Anyway, back to that Santiago guy
- >''Hey, who this.''
- ''Sup man, it's Anon.''
- >''Yeah yeah, what's up bro, Ty told me you'd have some green to 'distribute', so to say.''
- >You chuckle
- ''Definitely man, definitely. Where you at now?''
- >''Eh, you know, just cruisin'. I can be anywhere, any time, ninja style, dig?''
- >You chuckle again
- >You already like this guy
- ''Yeah, I hear you. When, where and how much?''
- >''Eh, if you can be at Donny's Liquor in like one hour or so with five gees you'd make me very happy.''
- ''Alright, see you then.''
- >''Sure bro, bye.''
- >Grabbing six baggies from your desk, you stuff them into your pants before walking downstairs
- >You still had about half an hour to drink coffee, chill and, of course, check up on Celestia
- >You really don't want to do that, but…
- >A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, right?
- >Walking into the thankfully silent living room, you notice that Celestia has passed out on the couch in a decidedly uncomfortable position
- >Grabbing a small blanket and a pillow, you gently tuck her in
- >She definitely pisses you off at times, but you still have to make her comfortable
- >She's your guest after all
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