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[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.

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[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.

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I'm... [there's a note of hesitation that enters her voice there. she's furious with Sherman, angry with him on every level, she told herself she had no love lost for him at this point, but... god, she looked up to him before this. she couldn't believe she couldn't see, had had such terrible judgement-]

... No. I will be, but I'm not.

[...Yeah, Melissa can understand that. Her arrival on the network was not a pleasant experience, and while she hadn't been related to the guy, she'd respected him.]

Do you want to talk about it?

[life is rough, isn't it.]

I might take you up on that, but... for now, I don't know what there is to say. I need to give this some thought.

[damn straight it is.]

Alright. Just let me know.

I'm assuming you already looked through everything [because it's nat], but any other questions?

I've seen the FAQ and a lot of recent posts. I've been aware of the network for a few weeks, but... I've been busy.

I wouldn't guess that we know anything about the recent murders that the LVMPD hasn't discovered or made public?

Unfortunately, not really. I think there are people in Vegas looking into it, but... [none of them are cops and most are actually kids.]

I'd been afraid of that. [a beat.] If you find out anything...?

[Melissa doesn't particularly want to let Nat get involved with this- she can only hope the girl doesn't run off to Vegas to investigate or anything.]

I'll fill you in.

[oh, she won't.

yet.]

Thank you. [a beat.]

What about you?

Edited (gotta keep things moving my bad) 2014-05-01 18:34 (UTC)

It's been stressful, for obvious reasons, but otherwise alright. [this is a total lie.]

[if it doesn't convince her, she doesn't comment on it.]

If you say so, then I suppose it's fine.

[she chuckles- at least Melissa is a good actor.] Good thing I do, then.

Anything else?

Is there anyone else in the police who I should contact?

There are a couple, but most people have varying degrees of how open they are about it on here.

Understandable. Still, all the same...? [just somewhere to start.]

[Nat. Ugh, fine.]

The two who have been most open on the network about it are Kotetsu Kaburagi and Karl Aurion, but Karl's absent for the time being.

[Problem?]

Thank you. [was that so hard, Melissa.]

[damn kids and their damn detective skills.]

You're welcome. Now don't do anything stupid like a lot of your peers.

I'd hope you know me better than that.

[well, she wouldn't describe her forming plans as stupid anyway.]

Still feel like I need to put forth the warning.

[DAMNIT NAT]

You've got nothing to worry about.

[GONNA DO THE THING]

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