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Vanessa's room

Yes, I didn't forget about this thing ☝️

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We are so back with some crime au lore.

We continue with Deniz after the events of Raban‘s pov the night before. Deniz‘ father used to be at the military at some point but now works at the police who also happens to be investigating crimes committed by Leon and his group. At this point the authorities don‘t know much about him and his friends, only that they are rogue teenagers causing trouble. What‘s so special about them is that they leave numerous bodies and gruesome tracks behind but vanish into thin air. The police department believes that they must be mentally ill causing them to get violent, though Deniz assumes something else could be the reason for their violence. Fascinated by the odd scenes left by the bunch he diggs deeper into the criminal group.

Although it might not be the only reason he‘s doing this for Deniz has an unhealthy obsession with true crime and psychology, more in particular twisted psychology. He wants to know how these deprived minds work, why they turn so violent, how it develops, to see if he can find a pattern and if he himself is one of them. He has so many questions he wants answered to the point he‘d risk his own life for it. Although he’s smart he can be stubborn and reckless when he‘s committed to his goals. Because of this his father is more cautious to share some things of his work that could potentially put Deniz in danger. But that also results in Erol keeping an arms length between him and his son outside of work, which effects Deniz emotionally. Deniz wants to prove himself to his father so he‘ll finally let him closer, therefore he goes all out in his secret investigation.

Deniz is a pretty bright guy so he eventually discovered more about the bunch and their location. His first meeting with them was not so great though but after some heated talking and convincing Deniz proves he only wants to figure out more about their lifes and minds and won‘t snitch them out to the police. After gaining their trust he joins the bunch on their little death adventures while also figuring out more about himself. Turns out he himself has an unnormal amount of wild in him and through this discovery he convinces the others to research the wild deeper in order to understand themselves and to deal with it. But before he can get comfortable with his friends and be with a group he can finally belong to his father and police step in and he‘s conflicted which sides to take. It turns out it was always his plan to betray them to the police, to his father, but not so soon. The interference of his father was unplanned for. So after the friendships he‘s betrayed and broke he realizes he‘ll regret his choice bitterly.

Leon didn‘t trust him the moment they caught him spying on them, he always kept an close eye on Deniz and would always start fights with him. So Deniz‘ betrayal proved Leon‘s distrust. But that his suspicions were right hurt more for Leon than he openly admits. Perhaps gunning down bad guys with Deniz might‘ve thrilled Leon like no one ever has before.

Deniz get‘s along with Raban really well since they both approach combat more strategically and coordinated. They share same interests and formed a friendship pretty fast. So was the case with Vanessa who also taught him a lot of marcel arts. Since Deniz was familiar with the police and military Vanessa could easily connect with him since she also has a background with the military. He also got along well with Markus and Jojo, though both don‘t talk much with anyone so he connected with them with quiet serenity and mindful acts of loyalty. So it was a large heartbreak in the group when he betrayed them. A heartbreak Deniz would never be able to mend back.

I really like that the writers refrained from making Jojo the pushover happy go lucky stereotype and they actually gave him a lot of character. He is a good person and always tries to be there for others but he doesn’t let himself be used. Even Fat Michi has to blackmail him because there is no way in hell Jojo could be made to comply when he doesn’t want to. Unlike Markus, who is stuck with his controlling dad and just has to go along with everything.

Also don’t get me started on Markus not even having to think twice about borrowing Jojo money even if he knows he'll never see it again. It doesn’t matter to him because he knows Jojo would only ask for it if he actually needs it. Of course in the Wild Bunch they are all friends but Markus and Jojo are definetly closer with each other then the rest. Whenever possible they always end up on solo missions together.

Jojo is always the one putting in the effort to make Markus feel appreciated, they have their inside rituals with the tennis balls and they just get each other on such a deep level. I love them so much TwT. Not to mention how distrought Markus is at the thought of actually leaving the Wild Bunch. He feels like it's the only way for him to achive his dreams when in reality he's already living his dream getting to play with all his friends. Jojo is so loud in loving Markus while Markus just has trouble putting it into words so makes up for it by always being there for Jojo, helping him whenever he can even if that means breaking into his dad's office.