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[gotspeed]

I wish it was easier for us.

I won't get into trouble, I'm fine. Even if it came out, I don't think anyone would care it's me. They'd care it's you.

[mostlyajerk]

I know, but that would still affect you. Two years ago my father was sick - it wasn't even serious! - but the stocks still dropped and we had media all over us, they kept trying to interview me. They'd hound you too.

[gotspeed]

Like I said, I can deal. I'll be okay, Hartley. I'm just worried about you. Make sure you're okay first, you have more to lose. Worry about me later. I always land on my feet :D

[mostlyajerk]

I'll believe that. Right now I'm just figuring out how to access the money he wants.

[gotspeed]

Can you do it? Or will it be too obvious?

[mostlyajerk]

I can do it. I'm just trying to access my own accounts instead of having to steal for this.

I don't really have money of my own right now.

[gotspeed]

I can't imagine having that much money. Even if it is just your parents.

I hope he'll leave you alone now.

[mostlyajerk]

He won't. He'll ask for more and more. Probably until I can't cover it up any more.

[gotspeed]

That's not fair!

[mostlyajerk]

Well. Crime doesn't tend to be.

I'll see if I can buy him off. If not I'll just do my best to get things in order and then maybe I'll have to try. Who knows. Maybe my parents will understand.

[gotspeed]

Maybe? They could surprise you. Or maybe this guy will get bored. It's possible. Criminals do tend to get what they want and move on. He'd get a lot of shit if he gets found out and also it could be for drug money or something.

[mostlyajerk]

It's probably for drugs or something. I don't know. The thing is, it's a safe thing. He won't get found out. My parents wouldn't ever want the police to pursue this.

[gotspeed]

Their car was really dodgy and dangerous, might have been shot at. Maybe they are drug dealers. Damn.

We'll find a way to deal with this, Hart. I promise.

[mostlyajerk]

You keep saying 'they'. So you saw his friend?

I know. Can I tell you that I wish dealing with this would involve holding you?

[gotspeed]

There was another one. He was bigger, I think he's a driver. He called me a dumbass.

Ditto. I wish I could see you again. Stupid picture.

[mostlyajerk]

Why did he call you a dumbass? They were both our age?

At least they should send us the picture. We looked good.

[gotspeed]

Cause I got on my knees for that evil asshole and begged him. Like a dumbass. And yeah, looked it.

We did look pretty good.

[mostlyajerk]

That was dumb. But it was also very nice. Thank you for trying so hard.

I should ask for a copy, we can get it framed. :)

I'm not good at smileys.

[gotspeed]

Yeaaaah, I get that now.

You're great at smileys :D

Hey, I'm gonna head out for a few but I'll text you later tonight? Is that cool or should we play it lowkey and keep some distance?

[mostlyajerk]

No, that's cool.

Thank you for wanting to.

[gotspeed]

ALWAYS

:D <3