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[moodkiller]

[She'd been lurking the network on and off for a few weeks. Now, she knew a fair amount of what had been happening, but her schoolwork - regrettably - came first. As tantalizing a lead as this network was to the truth, it would be there regardless. But now, she finally had some time between studying and her scattered extracurriculars. Marvelous.

A voice comes across on the network, and it sounds like a teenage girl speaking softly.]

Let's get right to it. My name is Natalie Sherman.

... I have to say, for all I'd heard, I didn't expect to be a part of this. I've done a bit of reading, and this certainly explains a few things - my uncle's arrest, for a start. He was guilty, to put it mildly, so today's verdict is what he deserved. And as for the source of those sex scandal allegations... [her tone changes on that last point, she clearly isn't pleased or comfortable.] I'd like to have a few words with whoever thought that blog was a remotely good idea...

However, I do have a few other questions? Relating to one thing, primarily. I'm going to attach a pair of photos to this post. If anyone recognizes this card, I'd appreciate anything you might be able to tell me.

attached: IMG0145.jpg, IMG0146.jpg




[two cell phone photos, two sides of a card. it's a little fuzzy, and surrounded by a blue glow. those paying close attention will see what looks like some kind of workbench behind the camera in these shots.]

I know that it's a tarot card - the Wheel of Fortune. But that's all that I know, and it only raises further questions.

Another thing... [she's not even going to bother making this private. she just needs to get his attention, and if she can open a line to anyone else who might know something by calling him out? so much the better.] Matt, I know you're here. You're a little hard to miss. Contact me.

Comments

Re: [voice]

[darkhourdear]

So do you know about shadows and stuff? [phillip stop remember you were upset about all this???]

[voice]

[moodkiller]

... Sorry, what? [what.]

Re: [voice]

[darkhourdear]

Shadows. They're... [creatures? Monsters? He doesn't want to use those words to describe himself.] ...things Matt remembers fighting. They're tied to the arcana too.

[moodkiller]

[WELL SHE'LL REMEMBER BUT NOT JUST YET]

I'm sorry, but I don't remember anything about that.

[darkhourdear]

That's weird. [clearly this is a problem with you, Nat. obviously]

[moodkiller]

[... wait no THERE it is. there's a pause before she responds.]

Never mind what I just said. I just remembered something - only words, but...

"I am a Shadow, the true self."

[darkhourdear]

[...huh.]

Shadows don't talk.

[moodkiller]

[You're talking, aren't you, Phillip?]

I wouldn't know for sure, but it's what I remember either way...

[darkhourdear]

[he's special.]

Hm. I don't remember anything like that. [and it didn't trigger anything...]

[moodkiller]

Stranger and stranger... [she sighs, trailing off.]

I don't have enough information to work with.

[darkhourdear]

You'll probably get more eventually.

[moodkiller]

If this continues, then certainly. It's simply frustrating.

[darkhourdear]

I know. Sorry.

[moodkiller]

It isn't as if it's your fault. [seriously Phillip what are you apologizing for.]

[darkhourdear]

I know, but I'm still sorry.

[moodkiller]

That really isn't necessary...