Fourty-One

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I tap my foot on the floor.

The same happy man sat In front of me in a tiny room.

"I'm slightly confused..."

He began, reaching down to the table and picking up his cup of coffee.

I shrug 

"You were aware of the crimes at all times yes?"

I nod, noticing a tiny freckle on my thumb I hadn't noticed before.

"You do know that makes you an accomplice correct?"

I nod, earning a slight nod from the man.

He stands up, nodding to the other man standing behind me.

I can't contain myself anymore.

I break down into laughter, wheezing and snorting like a pig.

The man looks at me.

"Are you o-"

I nod, calming down a bit and standing up.

Both men pause for a moment.

I snap my fingers.

"Come on! You've got a dangerous criminal here that needs to be contained!"

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The tv in the waiting room randomly switches channels.

I see a quick flash of Chris Jackson kneeling on the Hamilton stage.

"Wait stop!"

I shout at the woman flipping channels.

She flinches and stops pressing the buttons.

In the bottom corner, a little logo lays at the bottom.

I turn to the woman, ignoring the sound and light coming from the screen

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I turn to the woman, ignoring the sound and light coming from the screen.

"What is going on?"

Her eyes light up.

"Oh you didn't hear?"

I avoid rolling my eyes and just shake my head.

"The Hamilton casts are having a fundraiser event for gun violence. I love Hamilton. Have you heard of it?"

I force a smile.

"Yes. It's great."

She giggled and trotted away to another room.

"It's great."

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