Equestria Noire Case #1: The Royal Guard Case
Chapter 5: Infectious Relationships
Previous ChapterNext Chapter*****The Cruizin Colt: 987 S Bird Ave*****
You know, me being a detective, I've been to a lot of places to get information on somepony. I've been to restaurants, night clubs, sporting arenas, schools, and many others. And one of them has been clubs strictly accessed to a certain group of ponies. Some were strip clubs for stallions, and some for mares.
And some were for homosexual ponies who were looking to hook up with a pony of their same gender. I've been to lesbian bars and gay bars many times throughout my career. And almost all the time, I've known the place to be all extravagant and flamboyant all over the place. From the fashion choices, to the dancers, to the designs of the decor, and many other things.
And this gay stallion bar that I entered, The Cruizin Colt, was one of those. The music, wasn't loud per say, but it definitely wasn't quiet in here. There were stallions, who probably worked here, up on a pole in their skivvies doing erotic dances for some of the stallions on the floor watching them. There were stallions dancing with each other, some even dry humping each other. There were stallions at the bar, flirting with each other with an alcoholic drinks in their hoof. There were stallions wearing extremely flamboyant and erotic clothing, with hairstyles all fancied up to a tee. And there were even some stallions taking other stallions with them to a "private" room to give them a show.
Yeah, I've seen places like this back in New Colt City. Believe me.
I marched right toward the bar to talk to the server guy. While I did that, I certainly noticed a few stallions giving me seductive looks. I'm sure some of these guys here like new ponies, that's for sure.
I sat at the bar, and the bar tender came over to greet me. He was also dressed up all fancy like, with flamboyant clothing on.
"Hey, welcome to The Cruizin Colt. What can I get 'cha?" He asked me.
I levitated my badge toward him. "I'm Detective Shadow Haze. I'm on the case of the murder of Steel Spear." I told him.
He sighed sadly. "Poor guy. I can't believe that happened to him." He said as he poured a drink for a stallion, who was a seat away from me.
"You knew Steel pretty well?" I asked him.
He nodded. "Yeah. He was pretty well liked here by everypony. Heck, he was usually the guy who would get most of the action here with other stallions. The guy was a stallion magnet, detective." He told me.
"Oh, then if you knew him pretty well, then you would know that he was in a committed relationship with a stallion named Cobalt, right? So, wouldn't that be adultery in a lot of ways." I asked him.
"So, he has some fun once in a while. So what? What Cobalt didn't know wouldn't hurt him. Besides, it's not like he ACTUALLY was serious about it." He told me.
"What do you mean by that?" I asked him.
"Steel talked about Cobalt quite a bit when he was here. Whenever he got some action with another dude, he would always tell them the same thing: "This isn't a serious thing, okay? I love Cobalt, and I'm gonna marry him someday. This is just a small fling. That's it." It's what he always said detective." He told me.
"Sounds like you and him might have had a fling, seeing as how you know about him so much." I told him.
He blushed a little bit, like a school filly. "Yeah. Him and I had a few nights together. It may have been just a fling, but MAAAAAN, was it a ride of a lifetime." He said now fanning his face with his hoof.
"So, you said he liked to have fun with other stallions. Did he ever interact with somepony named Midnight Whistle?" I asked him.
"Interact? Ha, those two were always seen together here. You could say Midnight was kind of a side guy to Steel. Though, I could tell Midnight wanted to be with Steel so bad, but it wouldn't gonna happen." The bar tender said.
"Did you ever see what happened 5 months ago, with that assault on Steel and Midnight by somepony named Duke Bronco?" I asked him.
Now he looked peeved. "Yeah. That guy attacked Steel and Midnight outta nowhere. Thankfully that cop was already right outside to begin with." He told me.
A cop outside already? That's weird. "Why was there a cop waiting outside for Duke?" I asked him.
"We made a deal with a few police ponies. Not a lot of bad goes on here in Ponyville detective. Except whenever those homophobic mother fuckers come over here to protest the bar being here, and trying to ruin everypony's nice time." He told me.
"So, you hired a police officer to keep them out of the club?" I asked him.
He nodded. "Yes. There was even a time where, before we hired the guy, those fuckers came in here with all their signs and megaphones and shit, and tried to forcefully convert us." The bartender said as he now looked at me with a serious look in his eyes. "Detective, I'm proud to be gay. I'm proud of the clothes I wear. I'm proud to work with and be around fellow gay stallions who are open and happy with their sexual orientation. Those pieces of shit over at that church are the bad guys. Not us." He said as he finished his speech. Pretty inspiring to say the least.
"Well, I'm happy that your proud of who you are, but I do have a few more questions." I told him.
"Okay." He said.
"So, before he died, Steel failed a drug test for the Royal Guards. He did cocaine from what the captain, Mister Shining Armor told me." I told him.
He fanned himself. "Ooh, Shining Armor. Now that is one hot bod." He said getting hot from thinking about his apparent crush. "But, what does that have to do with the drug test?" He asked.
"Well, it's just, I've been a detective for a long time now. And, whenever a gay or lesbian pony is found dead, and is revealed that drugs were involved, 99% of the time it's found out that they got the drugs from a gay or lesbian bar. And, seeing as how everypony here is open about themselves, I just want to know if there, quite possibly, was any drugs involved in this bar." I explained to him.
He now looked nervous. Like he knew something was up. He tried speaking, but couldn't mouth the words. So, I spoke for him.
"Ya know, if you don't tell me, I could get a search warrant for this place, bring in the dogs, and turn this place upside down. And, if I DID happen to find anything, I would have to report it to the news. And I don't think you'd want that to happen, right? So, what don't you just tell me. Are there drugs here or not?" I asked him. I could tell he was intimidated by me. Good.
The bartender looked around and sighed. "There maybe some drugs involved here. I've only seen the aftermath when they leave the back room. I'm talking high as a kite, powdered nose, and alcohol on breath. Okay, so please don't let it spill out." He pleaded with me.
I wrote everything down. “What kinda of drugs are we talking about here?” I asked him.
“I don’t know. I’ve never gone into the back room. I’ve partied with a few guys here, but I draw a line when it comes to drugs, detective. I swear. But, if I had to guess, I’d definitely say there was coke here, maybe a few needles involved. But, other than that, all that’s here is just the alcohol. That’s it. I promise.” He told me. I guess I believe him to an extent. Though, I still kind of believe he did a few drugs here and there. Though, that’s not the big issue here.
“Did Steel ever interact with any other guys here? Anypony in particular?” I asked him.
“Well, He usually got around with almost every stallion here. But, besides Midnight, the only other two that I know of were Berry Breeze and Blue Flash.” He told me.
“How well do you know those two?” I asked him.
“Pretty well. Berry is the kind of guy who would do things in private with other guys, but Blue is some pony entirely different.” He said.
“How so?” I asked.
“Well, He was extremely open about being gay, to the point of being okay with doing sexual activities in public. He also wasn’t afraid to hit on other guys as well. Whether they were gay or not.” He said.
“Are Berry, Blue, or Midnight here right now?” I asked him.
“Well, I don’t know if Berry is here or not. Midnight, I haven’t seen for a while now. And Blue definitely is here somewhere. I just don’t know. I actually have a few photos of them, just in case ya find them detective.” He said as he handed me a few photos of the three stallions.
One of them was a skinny looking Pegasus pony. He had a long dark Blue mane with ribbons and curls in it. He also had a light blue coat that seemed to shine when he was on the dance floor. Probably coat shine. It’s what ponies where when they are in the modeling business. Says it makes them shine like dime. Whatever the fuck that means. I’m guessing this must be Blue Flash. Seems this guy loves to party.
The other one was also a Pegasus. Except, he had a dark blue coat with a black mane. In this picture he was seen with Steel Spear. Those two looked to be having a good time together. So, then this must be Midnight Whistle.
Finally, there was a unicorn stallion with a bright red coat and flowing pink mane. So, by process of elimination, this guy must be Berry Breeze. In this pic, he’s on one of those poles, dancing in front of a few stallions on the dance floor.
These pics could be pretty useful. Not to mention, this could be proof to Cobalt that Steel was indeed cheating on him. That also could prove that Cobalt could, quite possibly, be a suspect in this case.
“Thank you sir. You’ve been a big help. I’ll be sure to get the fucker who did this.” I said to him.
He nodded and smiled. “Thanks detective. I hope whoever did this rots in hell.” He said as he went back to serving drinks.
Then, as I was about to get up and leave, I felt some weight on my back and felt somepony put their hooves over my chest. Like they were hugging me. In an affectionate way.
“Hey, new guy. I noticed you sitting here all by yourself. Need some company?” The voice asked me.
I could tell it was a stallion. I looked up to see his face. And what I saw was one of the stallions in the picture. The one with a blue coat and blue mane with the stylings in it.
This must be Blue Flash. And he’s hitting on me.
“No, but what I do need is for you to get off me right now before I arrest you for assaulting a police officer.” I told him as I flashed my badge in front of him.
I guess he didn’t get the memo of what I just said, because he leaned his face closer into mine.
“Ooh, your a cop. I LOOOVVE cops. You want me to assume the position? Maybe do the good ole’ cavity search? I’d be happy to drop my pants.” He said in a seductive tone of voice.
Okay, now this guy is asking for it. I told him to get off me, but he didn’t listen.
So, I grabbed his hooves, lifted his arms off of my body, and I slammed my back hoof into his stomach.
“UGH!” He bellowed out in pain.
To finish the job, I flipped him over and slammed him to the ground. I picked him up, and cuffed him in front of every pony, who is now looking at what just transpired between us.
“Your under arrest for assaulting a police officer. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Your coming downtown to answer some questions I have for you, you motherfucker.” I explained to him.
He grunted in pain while he asked, “For what? I was just having fun.” He complained.
“Your friend Steel Spear, he’s dead. And I think you might be a pony of interest.” I told him.
Blue’s eyes widened in shock. “WHAT?! Steel is dead?” He exclaimed.
As I walked him out of the bar, I could tell other ponies in the bar were shocked to say the least when I told Blue that.
Let’s just hope nothing gets out to the media for this.
********Ponyville Detention Center********
As I left the Cruizin Colt, I called to have an interrogation room set up and ready for questioning. I also managed to get a carriage to take him down there to get him ready. I stood outside the place, looking over the facility. Honestly, minus a few mares and stallions, this place could be considered a ghost town. I mean, there really were, in total, about 9 ponies here. That's not exactly a lot. Not to mention, the crimes these guys would commit would be small time stuff like what I said earlier. Arson, Robberies, Theft, and Physical Assault.
Now, granted, I did hear one mare here was arrested for abducting a foal about 4 years ago. So, that at least us something big time. Thank Celestia that foal, from what I heard, was found safe and sound with no physical or sexual injury on her little body.
Other than that, this place is pretty much a small time jail. These ponies would get out in like a couple days, or month or two. Definitely, not like the jails or prisons that I sent scum bag ponies to when I was in New Colt City.
As I waited outside, I saw Twilight headed toward me. She had a few documents that were being levitated with her magic. I'm guessing she found out a few things on Rocky's church.
She also had somepony with her on her back. Or some dragon I should say. I heard about this guy in the news. This was that baby dragon that saved The Crystal Empire from King Sombra, and a giant ice cloud of death. I think they called him Great and Honorable, Spike the Brace and Glorious. Long nickname if you ask me.
"Twilight, good to see you. And I see you brought a friend, huh?" I said to her.
The dragon jumped off Twilight's back and extended his claw to me. "Yeah. I'm Spike. It's nice to meet you." He greeted. I shook his claw, and looked at Twilight. I really didn't like that she brought somepony on this case without my permission. And a kid no less. Yeah, the kids a hero to a lot of ponies, but he is still a kid getting involved in a murder investigation. I don't like that.
"Look, I know you are going to say, but Spike has helped me out with my research quite a bit. So, I think he can help find the pony who did this." Twilight told me.
Spike then looked all determined. "Yeah, I want to help. I can help find the guy who killed that poor guard. Trust me." He said.
I sighed. "Look, I don't have time for this. I normally would just get on your ass for not listening to the rules I told you before we teamed up. But, I've got a pony of interest in an interrogation room. So, just show me what you dug up, and I'll go and interview the guy. We'll talk about that later." I told her, sounding kind of cold in the process.
She paused before levitated the documents over to me. I opened them up.
F.A.G.S GROUP DEPLETING IN NUMBERS AFTER LEADER'S SON COMES OUT AS GAY
When Honorable Royal Guard Steel Spear, son of Rocky, leader of the Fight Against Gays Society, admitted his sexuality to the press, several members of the group left, viewing Rocky as an embarrassment to the Christian religion. Each group member had to pay a total of 30 bits a month to stay a member. An estimated total of a little over 40 ponies had left, leaving the future of the church in tact. Only a total of 7 have stayed, remaining loyal to Rocky. Due to lack of funds, as well as a dwindling financial status, The Fight Against Gays Society may come to an end sooner rather than later.
"Hmm. So that's not the only reason why Rocky hated his son. It wasn't just because he didn't approve of his way of life, it's that he put HIS life in a pretty shitty position." I said after reading the article.
"Not even just that. Spike dug up something to. Show him." Twilight told her little assistant. He nodded and handed it to me, as I levitated it out of his hands.
Woah. This was a criminal record on Rocky. I read over everything. He's been arrested before. What was the charge you may ask?
Domestic violence. So the guy likes to beat his fucking wife, huh?
And all the time he WAS arrested, she dropped the charges, bailed him out, and it would happen again sometime on down the road.
“You know, when you interrogated Rocky, Emerald Drops did kind of look on edge whenever you asked him questions about his son. Like, she didn't want him to get mad or something. Maybe, she'd be afraid he take his anger out on her.” Twilight told me.
“Question is, what would cause him to lash out at her?” I asked myself out loud.
After I was given my documents, which I then put in my trench coat, I walked inside with Twilight and Spike. The front desk lady told me Blue Flash was in Room #2. So, I walked over there with Twilight and Spike following behind me.
As I now stood outside the door, I turned to Twilight. “I’m doing this one alone.” I told her.
“Why?” She asked looking very cross with me.
“After what happened with you and Rocky, I can’t trust you with interrogations Twilight.” I said to her.
She growled. “I’m fine now. I just lost my cool for a quick sec. I’m okay. I can do this.” She said to me.
I shook my head. “No. This guy is an actual suspect Twilight. I need him to talk. And I can’t risk you losing your cool and potentially injuring him. So No.” I told her.
“Shadow, but I can...” I didn’t let her finish that sentence.
“I’m in charge of this case. You do what I say, when I say it. That was part of the deal. If you don’t follow my rules, your off the case and that’s that. So just wait here for further instructions once I’m done.” I shouted at her as I walked into the room.
I could tell I hurt her feelings after that outburst. But, hey, I gave her my rules. I told her I’m in charge. So, even if she is a princess of Equestria, she’s not in law enforcement. I am. So, she should listen to me.
I know I came across as a major asshole, but it was necessary.
....Right?
Ah shit. My temper probably got the best of me again. I should have been firm, but I guess I didn’t need to be that much of an asshole. There probably goes any chance I have at Twilight wanting to be friends.
I should apologize when I’m through with this guy.
I walked in and sat in front of Blue Flash in the interrogation room.
"So, Steel is really dead?" Blue asked me.
"Yes." I answered.
He gave a sad sigh as he shook his head. "I knew this was gonna happen." He said.
"What do you mean?" I asked him.
He paused for a second before saying, "Well, he made a lot of enemies at the club. I even heard some say they were gonna kill him. I just thought they were talking a big game. But I was wrong. I should've done something." He said sounding guilty.
"Okay, so who do you think would be the guy who would want to kill him? If you had to narrow it down." I said.
"That piece of shit Berry Breeze, that's who." He exclaimed. Berry Breeze, huh? Yet another pony of interest.
"What makes you say that? From what the bartender told me, it seemed like you two were friends."
He shook his head. "Yeah, that was until I found out how much of a jealous prick he was. I remember one time at the club, after Berry and Steel had a fling in our back room, the next day he saw Steel with Midnight. And Berry looked really really really mad. Like he wanted to kill them both. I know Berry better than anypony detective. That guy is a narcissistic asshole, who likes to have everything and everypony to himself." He explained. So, a lover's quarrel, huh? Berry gets jealous of Steel hanging with Midnight, then he decides if he can't have Steel, no pony can. Could make sense.
"How well do you know Midnight Whistle?" I asked him.
"Pretty well. He's kind of a shy guy. Not as open as yours truly. But, a good guy." He told me.
"What was the relationship between Midnight and Steel like?" I asked.
"Well, Midnight was in love with the guy, but Steel kind of treated him as if he was a side guy, if you know what I mean. Cobalt was everything to Steel. Midnight not so much." He said.
"So you know Cobalt personally?" I asked him.
"Not personally, but we've had a few conversations here and there. He's a good guy. Wound a little too tight, but okay." He said.
"Cobalt's friend Green Tea said that he knew Steel was cheating on him with Midnight. Do you think he would be capable of murdering Steel?" I asked.
"Nah. I couldn't see it. If he was really mad at Steel, he would've sent somepony to kill him." He answered.
"Like who?" I asked.
Blue shrugged. "I don't know. Like I said, I don't know him personally. I just got a vibe about him."
"Okay. Then, have you heard of somepony named Duke Bronco? The one who assaulted Steel and Midnight outside of your little club not to long ago?" I asked.
He nodded. "I was there when it all happened. Duke never really was all that smart to begin with. He's always been a hothead."
"You know Duke? Personally? From what I heard, he's kind of a homophobe, due to him being a member of the Fight Against Gays Society. Wouldn't he hate you because of your lifestyle choice?" I asked him.
"Pfft. Duke's not a homophobe. What are you talking about?" He said. Okay, this was getting confusing and interesting all at once.
"Like I said, he's a member of the Fight Against Gays Society. A hate group that rebels against the LGBT community. That's why." I told him.
Blue shook his head at me. "Well, I've known Duke a long time. Ever since high school. He and I were pretty good friends. Granted, he didn't swing the way I do, but he was always cool with me. He even defended me one time from a student who was calling me offensive words I don't care to use. Hell, he even was a best stallion for his sister's wedding. And she married another mare. So, if he's apart of that group, it's gotta be for another reason detective." He explained.
Okay, so if this guy is telling the truth, then why is Duke Bronco apart of that hate group? If he's not a homophobe, then why is he apart of the Fight Against Gays Society?
"Steel's father Rocky told me that Steel called the police on him when he found Rocky trying to take a mare? Do you know about any other history between them?" I asked.
"First off, detective, that arrest was bullshit. Duke and his girlfriend at the time were really kinky in their relationship. She liked to roleplay. Steel saw it, and he also told Duke's parents. The whole thing was a bunch of bullshit. No pony believed her when she said it wasn't rape. I knew Duke was pissed at Steel. He wanted payback on him. In the worst way." He told me.
"Do you think he killed him?" I asked.
"He might've. I don't know for sure, but it wouldn't surprise me if he did." Blue said.
"So, do you know where Midnight and/or Berry live?" I asked him.
He nodded his head. "Berry lives in a pretty fancy lookin fuckin house on South Dove Drive. 2424 the street number. Midnight, he lives somewhere on East Memorial Blvd. I think the house number is 135." He told me.
"Alright, I've got two more questions and then I'm done. One, how well do you know Steel, and Two, what are your whereabouts last night?" I asked
"Well, one, me and Steel had spent a few nights together. And, I gotta tell ya, he was like a fucking machine. Whoowee. So, we were pretty close. Not just friends with benefits, but really good friends all around. And as far as where I was last night, I was at my job. Lady Bird Spa. You can call them. They'll say I was." He explained to me.
I wrote everything down in my pad. Everything here is getting interesting.
"Thank you Blue Flash. You've been a big help." I said to him.
"Eh, anytime. He was my friend. Get that piece of fucking shit for me, would ya?" He said.
"I will. It's part of my job." I told him.
Just as I was about to leave, he stopped me. "Hold on." I turned around. "Yes?"
He then gave me a seductive look. "You know, now that business is past us, maybe you and me can go out tonight? I'm a pretty good dancer, ya know." He said in a sultry tone. He even blew me a kiss.
I just shook my head. "Oh, trust me. You don't want anything to do with me. I'd crush you in half." I told him as I left the room.
**********Outside**********
Me and Twilight were walking toward the home of Berry Breeze. While we did that, Twilight looked kind of down, while Spike just gave me a dirty look. They were mad at me. Damn, I shouldn't of been such a jack off to her.
"I'm sorry Twilight." I said. She then looked at me.
"I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I just take my work really serious. And, after Rocky, I was worried you might do it again. But, that doesn't excuse me saying what I said. So I apologise." I said. I really meant it. She didn't deserve what I told her.
"Why did you have to be such a jerk, Shadow? She was only trying to help. Same with me." Spike scolded me. I can't believe I'm getting scolded by a baby dragon of all things.
"Well, I've always been a bit angry all my life. And, I never really had the time, or even wanted to fix things. Even when I was a kid." I admitted.
"Did something happen to you when you were a kid?" Twilight asked me. She actually sounded concerned for me. Kind of like Melody.
"Yeah. It did." I said.
"What happened?" She asked.
Oh no. I'm thinking back. Back when it was rough for me and Mel growing up.
*******Flashback to 17 years ago*******
"You leave him alone Mama." A young filly, about 12 years old standing over a little Colt, who looked to be about 7. Both of them looking as terrified as ever. In her magic, she held a knife. Attempting to keep a mare, who was about 29 years old, away from them. More so, away from her little brother.
"Put the fucking knife down you little bitch. He needs to learn. The hard way." The mare shouted very angrily at her daughter.
"No! Your not hurting him anymore. Not while I'm here." She said, standing her ground. Her face, even though she looked determined, was hiding the true fear in her eyes. She was about to get into a fight with her own mother.
"Fine. If you won't move, I'll hurt you too." The mother said, as she charged at her daughter with full force.
The filly was knocked to the ground, as her mother kicked her in the stomach. Because of the force, the knife in her magic had dropped to the ground. Right in front of the little Colt.
The poor kid sat and watched in horror as his mother stomped and punched at his big sister.
"See! This what you get, you little bitch! Don't you ever defy your mother! You bitch!" The mare screamed as she beat the filly under her.
It was getting to a point now, that the filly could be beaten to death. The poor little Colt was terrified at what was taking place. He didn't know what to do.
He then saw the knife, and levitated it with his magic. Unfortunately, he wasn't as skilled in magic yet, as he was still fairly young. However, he needed to focus to save his big sister.
So, in a urge of panic, he threw the knife toward the mare's direction.
"GUH!" Was the only sound the mother could make as she turned toward her son to see what had happened. He threw the knife at her to stop her from hurting his sister.
When he threw the knife, however, he wasn't exactly planning on where it would land. Or where it would hit.
The knife went into her neck. The side of her neck. She was stunned by the blow, as she fell to the floor, bleeding profusely from her neck. She tried to move, but could only move her hoof toward her son, before she passed out.
The young Colt looked horrified by what had just happened. He just sat shaking, with tears rolling down his eyes in silence. He didn't even say a word.
The filly then looked at what just happened, and was just as shocked and horrified as her little brother was. She quickly ran to him and scooped him in her hooves and hugged him.
"It's okay Shadow. It's okay. Everything's going to be okay. Your big sis Melody Rays is here." She said soothing him. She then got her cell phone out, while still holding him.
"911, HELP! HELP! WE NEED ASSISTANCE! I think we accidentally killed our mother." Melody said into the phone very emotionally.
However, young Shadow Haze couldn't here anything. He still looked at his dying mother on the floor. Bleeding to death. Because of him. He might have killed his own mother.
*********Present Day***********
Why does that day still have to be in my fucking head? Why can't it just go away? I can't get the sight of that.....
..... THAT FUCKING BITCH out of my head.
Why do I still think about that day? Why can't I just let it go?
"Shadow?" Twilight said, getting my attention. Again, she sounded concerned for me. Spike also looked concerned as well.
Then, by the grace of Celestia to get me out of this situation, my cell phone rang. It was Cadaver.
"This is Shadow." I quickly said.
"Shadow, we need you over at 135 E Memorial Blvd. We got another body over here. And I think it's the same MO." He told me through the phone.
"We're on our way." I said as I hung up.
I looked at Twilight and said, "We've got another body, Twilight."
Her and Spike gasped. "Another one? Oh no." She said sounding worried.
"We may have a serial killer on our hooves guys." Spike said looking scared as hell. Who could blame him?
"That may be true Spike. And so much more. Now let's go. Follow me." I told them as we walked toward the destination.
Looks like now it's not just the murder of Steel we're looking for, but Midnight Whistle. This is becoming bigger by the second. I just hope no other pony has to suffer from this.
And if Mel, or Solar, or Celestia forbid Comet get involved, I might lose my fucking mind. Thank Celestia they aren't here, so that's not a possibility.
Sometimes, I wonder, if this job is really worth it. I mean, I love my job, and I'm passionate about what I do, but sometimes there are cases where I think it's just too much.
And this case may be just that. Too much.
Author's Note
Hey guys, sorry for not responding for a while. Had some issues I had to deal with a while back, but here is Chapter 5 for you all. If you like it, make sure to comment, like, favorite, and follow for future updates. Thank you all and goodnight everybody.
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