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Lyon sat in the backseat of the car, next to Avalon. They talked about school and other things on the way to the restaurant, though the song was always at the back of his mind. Was she writing it for him? Or for someone else? And if someone else, then who? But he didn't let those thoughts color his time with her. Her smile and her laugh was infectious, and Lyon enjoyed every moment simply talking to her.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Lyon's butler and guardian gave them a bit of privacy, though he still remained nearby as befitting a chaperone. Lyon picked a table outside, where he and Avalon could enjoy the beautiful evening, the cool breeze, and look out over the water. He sat next to her at the table, instead of across from her, preferring to be closer to her.

"This reminds me of home," Lyon says, smiling. "I have to admit, I do miss the scenery. The endless rolling hills, the winding rivers... The English countryside is a beautiful place. So is Britain as a whole, really. Have you ever traveled, Ava?"

"Yeah Jim. You're worried that you're not cut out for baseball, right? Well then we just have to train to get better. I forgot to actually grab a ball and bat, so tonight we're just going to work on endurance. You probably don't like running, but you're just gonna have to grow a pair and tough it out alright?"

Tai

"Um...Okay. I'll try my best."

You spend the night with Jimmy, running around the track. You feel your relationship has deepened a bit.

Your Diligence has increased by 1!

Jimmy stops, out of breath. "Okay...is that...enough...?"

Lyon

"Oh, I completely forgot about that! I guess I had more than just food on my mind..." She looks at the menu. "Hmm...I'm not sure. The salmon looks pretty good."

(...We're at a seafood restaurant, right? I can change it if I forgot and got mixed up.)

Tai

Jimmy seems to laugh a bit and then passes out. Um...he must not be used to this much exercise.

From Natsumi: If I don't show up for our date tomorrow, assume drug dealers killed me and dumped my corpse in the river <3

Natsumi

You follow Lance and Robbie down to the river and lie in wait. They're meeting with another group of kids. What exactly are they planning here...? They seem to be talking about someone named Galleon and gathering materials to make...weapons! Wait, are these guys illegal arms dealers!? They then all start walking toward the river. Wait, it looks like. Oh, shit, they're going to jump! Natsumi watches them jump into the river. She hears what sounds like a splash.

(Ah, here we go.)



Natsumi runs over to the edge and looks around for the group. There's no sign of them outside of the water. No...No way, could it be that they...!? She calls 911 immediately and they ask her what the issue is.

"I just... I..." Natsumi pauses. Just like Mom and Dad taught you, Nat.

She continues, much calmer. "My name is Natsumi Tsuchimikado, callback number 555-6321. I'm by the river, near (whatever). I just saw... Um... I think someone fell in the river. I heard talking, then a loud splash, but I can't... see anyone..."