When kidnappings become more frequent in Raven Brooks, Maritza Esposito has her time to shine on this investigation. Only she discovers some things that will stay in her memory for the rest of her life.
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It was a long moment of silence for Maritza and the person she'd pursued. Pretty soon she breaks the silence and speaks.
Maritza: "I can believe this. Why would you of all people own a cursed object like
It was her friend Delroy who was the one taking away the device from the scene. Many questions were going on in her mind. But before she could process anymore, her friend speaks.
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Delroy: "Don't worry, I am not an evil maniac going about planting disastrous devices out there to cause destruction."
He proceeded to walk towards his friend, while remaining calm and composed. he didn't want to scare her off and make her spend the rest of her night thinking that he was a traitor out to seek disaster onto the town and his friends.
Delroy: "And I am not a follower of some crazy gang either. Just hear me out for a second."
He takes another step, but Maritza doesn't try to flee. She wanted answers and she was going to get some.
Maritza: "What was all that back there? Why and how did any of this happen?"
Delroy: "You were baited Mari. You were tricked into activating a trap for an enemy."
Maritza: "But what are you doing with this broken device?"
Delroy:"Oh you wont have to worry about this ever again. I'm actually going to bury this thing and let the rust deal with it. Maybe in a couple of years it will turn into an artifact."
The hooded boy then motions for Maritza to follow him. As the two were walking down the Forest, the conversation continues.
Delroy: "You see, if the device gets broken, very disastrous consequences will happen. Even if you tinker with the pieces you need to be very cautious, since that too could cause natural disasters. I guess Aaron never explained that part to you."
Maritza: "Wait, you've met Aaron Peterson before?"
Delroy: "Well, it was actual Norman Darby who'd introduced us to each other. Back then, we would gather and share information about the weather detectors and find out who was making them."
Maritza: "Do you actually have any idea where he is? I mean Nicky and we have been..."
Delroy: "Do you really think I would know this information when we all have been looking him? The last time I saw Aaron was the day before he and Nicky pulled that crazy prank on the Tillman store. After he got in trouble with Mr. Peterson, it was all over."
Maritza: "Oh."
Delroy: "I mean I would try to visit him, just to see what he was up to, but Mr. Peterson literally gave me the creeps and I had other responsibilities to focus on."
