Quinn's
"Mr. Jones, what happened here?" Veronica asks as we walk over to the perimeter of the crime scene with Betty.
"We don't know the answer to that yet. We're working on it." FP tells us.
"It's him. He's back, the black hood." Betty tells us.
"Betty's dad was on that bus." I tell FP.
"He was being transferred to Hiram's prison. He's out there, Mr. Jones." Betty tells him.
"No, no. Betty. No one survived this crash, I'm...I'm sorry." FP tells her.
"You know that he's dead? You're positive?" Betty asks.
"There were five inmates on that bus, one driver, that's six in total, which is...it's the number of heads we've found. DNA tests will confirm it if we can't piece everyone back together, but...I'm sorry." FP tells us and then walks away.
"Betty, we should go." Veronica tells her.
"He asked for my help with this transfer. He wanted this, Veronica, Quinn. What if he planned this? What if he escaped? He could still be out there." Betty tells us and then walks back towards the car.
***
"Good morning, boys. And good news, Archie. I've got your fight application." Veronica tells them as we walk into the gym."What are you talking about?" Archie asks.
"For the Reginal Classic." I tell him.
"Nice. That's a hot tournament. How'd you get him in?" Mad Dog asks.
"We're very persuasive when we need to be." Veronica tells him.
"You'll be ready. You just to get Mr. or Mrs. Andrews to sign off on it so we can make the deadline. It's the perfect opportunity to start your boxing career." I tell Archie.
"Hey, if either one of you want to add another client to your roster, I'd love to have a manager like you both." Mad Dog tells us.
"I'll think about it, Mad Dog." Veronica tells him.
"Guys, Old Faithful just opened up in the locker room. I think a pipe burst. I turned the water off, but someone should go take a look at that." Fangs tells us as he comes into the room soaked.
"I'll fix it." Archie tells him.
"Suddenly you're a plumber now? Bring in a professional." I tell him.
"Q." Archie tells me.
"I've actually been meaning to talk to you, Archie. As one of your managers. This gym has charm to spare, but it could use an update. A little sprucing up." Veronica tells him.
"With what money, Ronnie?" Archie asks.
"Ours. We'd like to invest in you and your gym." I tell him.
"La Bonne Nuit has been doing very well lately, and we wouldn't mind diversifying our portfolio to include a property on the Southside." Veronica tells them.
***
"Can't be a coincidence. He asked for the transfer, and then his bus just burst into flames? He planned it. He used me to escape, and now he's out there." Betty tells us as we all sit in the student lounge.
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The Gargoyle King
FanfictionThe growing popularity of the game Gryphons and Gargoyles (based on Dungeons and Dragons), and the mysterious Gargoyle King. As well, the focus on a cult known as The Farm. Started: July 22, 2024 Ended: September 15, 2024