Presumption of Inocence

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What if the clocktower did it?

Like time, is a funny thing. Like you get stuck sometimes obviously, we all do. 

Why wouldn’t the cops know that? I’m sure they get stuck in time sometimes too. 

Who’s out here getting CAUGHT first of all Good to know, good to know. What kinda crimes are being associated with the clocktower exactly? 

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Oh, all sorts of things apparently. Everything from simple assault to larceny. Which isn’t to say the tower isn’t being... strange right now. Just not a valid defense to criminal charges. 

[pm]  Okay, it’s actually not a huge deal, it’s just that they’ve been known to sort of invoke random bits of memory loss, is all.  Nothing to worry about, it wouldn’t be anything significant.  I would just… double check your calendar for the next few weeks.  These worms are kind of different to your typical worms.  Native to Maine.

Well, I mean, that’s what insurance is for, right?  Strange events?  Woah, wait, was he… doing that on purpose?  Sounds sticky- why would someone do that?  Oh, no worries, we very rarely ban patrons from entering our facility.  Libraries should be free and open to all!  It’s good to know you’re so passionate about your job.

[pm] Memory loss? Cool. Super cool. It’s never just one thing, is it? Between the clocks all being predictably unpredictable and possible memory loss, it’ll be a miracle if I make it to any of my meetings on time. Thanks for the heads up, though. 

Forgot to put here too lol. Lil hiatus until 9/13 💜

Hey, it works for some people. 

Me either, usually. I just sort of learned I had to live with them. I’m more of a dog person, which saying that now feel so wrong. Uh, I guess? These ones aren’t, but I’m not sure if it’s because they were socialized. 

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That’s fair. Cats and dogs are both a bit too much maintenance for me. Plus they shed all over everything. 

I’m sure you have questions, and I’d be happy to answer them. I was just wondering though, are you still going to help me with my will?

[pm] Yeah. I got home okay. I take it you were able to ... heal up alright? How’s your leg? 

Again, I can’t express how sorry I am that I did that. I should have, I dunno, realized that it was popping in and out of existence or whatever and been more cautious. 

Of course I’ll still draft your will. And look into that other thing. Which... the Metzli Bernal you want me to find information on. Not someone you were named after, are they? 

[pm] Suit yourself then, sweet one. 

Stabbing someone for foreplay is illegal? How dull. I am making a point of not getting caught, Portia, darling. Emilio wanted me to give you an easier time and I have not been arrested in [user checks her calendar] four weeks now? That is certainly a record. 

I had used his words against him, yes. That was before we were friends and I have since released him from the debt he owed me. The only bind he still has to me is to not murder someone I care for. That is quite fair if I say so myself. 

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[pm] Don’t call me that. 

Stabbing someone is illegal regardless of the reason you’re doing it. Please tell me you knew that. Let’s shoot for four months next. Doesn’t really change much though. My problem isn’t that you get arrested. I have other clients who get arrested the same amount - if not more than you. My problem is that you won’t release me from this bind. That you don’t care about how this effects me as long as it benefits you.

You and I don’t have a shared definition of fair. 

[pm] Because I don’t know how to walk you through something as cut and dry as two people deciding each other aren’t the worst thing alive? [user is frustrated and still mad for other reasons and also doesn’t understand his friendship with Marina because of the green ball of it all] Look, I got her to agree to take things easier on you. She isn’t going to get arrested as much now. I’m helping you.

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[pm] So you’re either being manipulated or you’re a massive hypocrite? Only two ways I see it. 

I’m sorry? Helping me? Don’t twist whatever the hell is going on to make it seem like you’re some white knight, Emilio. Whatever it is you’re doing, it doesn’t help me. Whether she gets arrested twice a month or ten times ... I’m still fucking bound to her. Thought you of all people would understand that. But I guess the camaraderie is gone now that you’ve gone and got yourself released. 

[pm] Not always predicting a death. They can also scream, like, if they’re in trouble. But, yeah. They can predict death. I think anything’s a possibility here. 

Nope! I have one friend who’s literally a billion years old. The rest are, like, in their hundreds or five hundreds or something. I don’t know exact ages. I bet I could teach you how to ride a giant moth! Finding trustworthy people is definitely important, though. Some people are totally full of shit. Fae aren’t the only ones who don’t get along with hunters. They go after lots of people. It’s scary.

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[pm] Don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. The endless possibilities, I mean. I think it’s good, though. I hope it is. 

That... can’t be? A billion? How do you even prove that? Five hundreds? Oh, that’s a weird sweet offer, but I don’t think I want to see a giant moth ... let alone ride one. If that ever changes you’ll be the first to know. Do they only go after those causing harm? Well. No, you sound a bit biased - probably not the best person to ask. You sound like you have personal experience with these hunters?

[pm] Yes, that's me.  Oh!  Cass let me know what happened.  Absolutely wasn't your fault, but neither of you got bit by the worms, did you?  Did they have teeth?

That's very kind of you, but please don't feel obligated.  We expect these sort of strange events to happen from time to time.  That being said, we're always accepting donations.  I sincerely hope what happened wont deter you from visiting us in the future!

[pm] I think we both caught a couple bites. Actually didn’t notice them until I had gotten bitten, honestly. But they didn’t hurt too much. Which is odd, because I thought worms didn’t have teeth! Maybe they just felt like bites.

Oh? You expect strange things to happen with your books? Worst I’d seen before this was a kid spilling orange soda on some books… which I wouldn’t really call strange. I’d love to make a donation then! Won’t deter me - and not just because this is really the only public library around and as a lawyer I often need access to your public records archives.