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“Not really, but I’m happy. I did this for our buddy.” You smile. Deep inside, you wanted someone who enjoyed this hobby with Bradford to win the whole thing, and that someone was you. This one was for him.
“Woah, woah, we don’t remember a brother without a drink in our hands.” Craig stops things from getting sappy. “Sewel, help me out.”
“Do I look like a nanny?” Sewel scoffs.
“You look like a bitch. Now get your ass in the kitchen.” Craig starts making his way to the kitchen.
“I’ll help!” Kevin follows the two men. With 20 guys in here it is only natural they need more helping hands.
Everyone gets their own drink for a toast. Jun, Gerard, and Banks all have their obscure favorites, Craig has them all somehow. You have some orange soda: <span class="mu-s">Sorangeda.</span> The worst-named beverage on the entire planet after whatever radioactive piss your dad likes to drink. Anyway, Craig calls for everyone’s attention.
“Guys, we gathered here today to cherish the memory of our buddy. Looks crazy when you look at that stupid trophy, but it’s true. We had a blast tonight because he would’ve wanted us to have a blast. I know some of you guys didn’t know him personally – and you missed out, just saying! – But we’re showing you what he means to us. Yeah, we’re a bunch of assholes, no doubt about it, but our hearts are still pumping and they are bleeding for our friend. Bradford was a good kid, and I’ll miss him dearly.” Craig raises his glass of whiskey. “For our buddy, Bradford Cahill! The eternal champ! Cheers!”
<span class="mu-s">“Cheers!”</span> All men, equal or not, friend or foe, raise their glasses to remember a parted friend...
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A few minutes pass after the toast. You approach Craig to talk about Victor. Luckily, they’re talking together, it seems the Knight is being brought up to speed about everything that has happened during his absence.
“Hey Craig, Victor! I’d like to continue our conversation from earlier.” You politely ask them for a moment. “You know, the one about him being dead.”
“Sure, Champ. This Tin head here must be sick of hearing me talk.” Craig invites you over. “I’ll make sure he doesn’t start rambling.”
“I’m very succinct with my replies.” Victor is fishing with some good bait…
<span class="mu-s">What do you do?</span>
>Ask Victor what happened to him and why he supposedly disappeared.
>Discreetly ask Craig why there’s no similar celebration for Osgood.
>Ask if you can leave the trophy here…
>Write In.
