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It takes you a few more sips and a surprisingly wholesome moment with the serial privacy invader before it hits you:
She <span class="mu-s">SANDBAGGED</span> YOU! <span class="mu-i">AGAIN!</span>
Hey, you frown as you politely take the offered drink from her outstretched hand, what was that about a ‘<span class="mu-i">RESCUE MISSION</span>’?
Pepper raises an eyebrow, but at her angle it looks lowered.
“Doesn’t ring a bell.”
Okay, you’re nowhere near <span class="mu-i">THAT</span> buzzed yet-spill the beans already!
“Guess ya’ scooped me this time…” she mutters as she takes the drink back from you. “Well as you probably guessed, it didn’t happen, chief.”
No <span class="mu-i">shit</span>.
“After I slipped past the <span class="mu-s">DISCOS</span> I regrouped with Raj…” The girl pauses to stick out her tongue. “Well really he regrouped with <span class="mu-i">me</span>...”
Alright, you nod, taking the opportunity to scan the woods for any sign of the skater, so what went wrong, huh?
“We were on our way, chief,” She continues, “But once we arrived at the party the whole thing kinda fell apart… Raj spotted a few girls and-”
Lemme guess, you groan as you massage your temples, kickflip?
“You catch on quick, pal.”
Yea, it’s a <span class="mu-i">talent</span>. What happened next?
“Well he went off to do that, so I used the opportunity for some <span class="mu-s">SNOOPIN’!</span>” Replies the girl as a massive grin forms on her face! “... and to collect some provisions, of course!”
Right, you nod as you take another swig from your ‘<span class="mu-i">provisions</span>’, so how’d she know where you’d be?
“I didn’t.” The girl replies with a shrug. “Thought I saw someone going around the mansion, so I followed ‘em into the woods, but…” Her expression darkens a bit.
You lost them?
Pepper begrudgingly nods her head. Seems like a sore spot. It doesn’t last too long though, and with the resurgence of her <span class="mu-s">SMUG GRIN</span> she fiddles around with her <span class="mu-s">REPORTER’S CAMERA!</span>
What’s <span class="mu-i">she</span> so pleased abo-
Your answer comes in the form of a picture you’d rather wasn’t taken: a close-up of your cell’s window… and Mina giving you a peck on the cheek!
“Aincha’ glad <span class="mu-i">I</span> was the one that took it?” Pepper asks in a tone laced with pride! “Pretty juicy stuff there, casanova.”
That, you stammer as you feel icy fingers trace down your back, that-
“Is gonna be deleted, don’t worry, partner!” She chirps as she stows the <span class="mu-s">CAMERA</span> into her skirt pocket! “Still though, a girl’s gotta wonder what you did to get her to do <span class="mu-i">that!</span>”
Let’s just say you might have more reason to scope out the party, you mutter, still somewhat perturbed. She’s uh… she’s taking that pretty well, isn’t she?
“Taking what well?” Asks Pepper as she innocently cocks her head to the side. Never mind…
>CONTD.
