>>5240333“Alright,” Syb begins after several tense moments of picking seats in each ride, “There’s no telling what any of us will find after splitting up, but we have radios and I can check in on you via <span class="mu-b">CLAIRVOYANCE</span> if needed!”
“We, uh, we can’t <span class="mu-i">talk</span> to you when you do that though, right?” Art asks, face drooping slightly.
“I’m afraid not.” The Goth shrugs with an equally despondent expression. “Still, as long as everyone remains alert, we should be fine.”
“Yea!” Talbot adds, eagerly cracking his knuckles, “We ain’t gonna be able to babysit you punks this time around, so no slacking! <span class="mu-i">ESPECIALLY</span> you!”
“<span class="mu-i">W-w-wouldn’t dream of it! H-heh heh…</span>” Denise sputters, earning an encouraging pat on the shoulder from Kiki!
This is it, people, you explain, the <span class="mu-i">last</span> <span class="mu-r">LIEUTENANT!</span> Just one more and we all get to go home!
“Let’s make it happen!” Tucker shouts, earning a few half-assed affirmatives in response!
“W-WAIT!”
Before anyone can stop him, Art vaults over the side of the van and practically <span class="mu-i">TACKLES</span> Syb into a smooch!
“Christ, get a <span class="mu-i">room</span>...” Mitzi groans as a fresh lake of sweat forms under Denise’s trembling form. Pulling away after several <span class="mu-i">DISGUSTING</span> seconds, Art takes a deep breath as he looks Sybil in the eyes.
“I uh… I know this is only temporary-”
<span class="mu-s">BOOOOOO!</span>
“Shut <span class="mu-i">UP</span>, Stan!” Snarls loverboy! “But, uh… be careful, okay? Seriously.”
“I will.” The Goth replies as a sheepish grin creeps across her pale face. “But you’ll have to promise me that as well!”
“You got it!” Art grins, shrugging off the balled-up chip bag Kiki chucks at his head! Lingering in each other’s arms a <span class="mu-i">bit</span> too long for your taste, the team’s dumbass star-crossed lovers are pulled apart thanks to a joint effort between Gus, Eddie, Talbot, and Mitz!
“We’ll be careful too, by the way!” Mitz smirks as all of you eventually meander away in your respective rides–your team taking the <span class="mu-b">VAN,</span> everyone else divvying up between the new jeep and Gus’ bike!
Bidding each other farewell with a few honks, you watch your pals fade into the ash-laden fog as Mitzi readjusts the mirrors and driver’s seat!
“You ready for this, boss?” She asks, raising an eyebrow your way.
At this point? You’re ready for <span class="mu-i">anything</span>!
But as you and Mitzi share a laugh, a shadowy figure watches you both via a crystal ball!
“<span class="mu-i">Anything</span>, ey?” The Watcher remarks, their features conveniently hidden by well-placed shadows and expert camerawork! “We’ll see about <span class="mu-i">that</span>...”
<span class="mu-r">END OF PART 15</span>
<span class="mu-g">ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: KILLING TIME</span>
