Entry 77. June 20, 2009.
[x] Ask about what you overheard last night.
"Straightforward, right. I can't risk being so trusting. I need to find out what Selest's intentions are."
While enjoying the cereal Roberta gave to Felix, he decides to confront her about what he overheard about Selest. "I listened in on your conversation with Selest last night, Roberta," Felix says, frankly. Suddenly less interested in her own breakfast, she eyes him carefully. "Oh?" she asks, intrigued. "I heard Selest breaking down. I just don't understand what she regrets. What are our parents planning? What's going on?" Felix demands. "I'm as much a victim in this as you are. No need to take that tone," Roberta responds, curtly. "Forgive me, but I need to know what you know," he asks once again.
"We did talk much more after I said we were going to sleep."
"What did you find out?"
"I understand why you may be upset at Selest, but you have to realize she's under a lot of stress right now."
"Better be one hell of a reason."
"Felix, please."
"Sorry. Go on."
"It seems both Rose and Oscar have put their trust in Selest to deliver you here."
"...this was all a trap?"
"No, not here here...not my apartment. Lixmilo. You have to understand this is very hard for her... She regrets everything she's done. She doesn't want to see you guys get hurt."
"What are you telling me? She told us she was bringing us here to keep us safe."
"No...she was playing you, I'm afraid. But wait, please. Stay calm. She truly regrets it. She's scared of them. She didn't want to do this, and now she honestly wants to keep you safe."
"And how can we trust her now? We're already in danger if we're supposed to be here."
"Please believe me... I've never seen Selest so broken down and scared before. They must have threatened her. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for her... She really does care for you, Felix."
"Where was she supposed to take us?"
"I don't know. She wouldn't give me those details. She was crying so hard that I just let her sleep. All I know is my place was not part of the plan. She had a change of heart and brought you here instead."
"You helped Melanie... I feel I can trust you, Roberta. What are you going to do?"
"Me? I'm going to help my friend as best I can and try not getting myself stuck in this mess too. Haha..."
The voice on the small kitchen TV catches their attention. "Breaking news! Gledenberg madness has found its way to Trissany! Five dead already. Murderer believed to be local cop, Nicholas Lezoa. More details to follow shortly." Felix's spoon falls from his hand and his eyes go wide with terror. "Damn!" Roberta comments, shocked by the high death count. "I...I know him... Nick..." Felix chokes. "What?! Don't do tell... Please tell me this isn't more of your guys' mess!" Roberta shouts. Melanie finishes in the bathroom and joins them in the kitchen, only to find Roberta shouting and Felix looking truly horrified. "What's going on?" she asks. "Melanie, quiet!" Roberta hushes her.
"We've just learned the identities of the victims. Patrick Dupree, who was hospitalized less than a week ago for involvement in the previous murders, and a local nurse, Rachel Tinder. Both were found dead in Patrick's hospital room with two gunshots to their head. It seems the leading suspect, Nicholas Lezoa, then left the hospital and headed for the police station, where he murdered three more. Victor Cunningham, the unfortunate officer on duty, Alfred Larson and Bill Matorse, both employees at the large technological plant, NewFuture. Please stay tuned as we learn more on this horrific and unimaginable tragedy."
The three young adults stare at the screen, unable to speak. Felix wants to say something but no sounds come out of his mouth. Roberta, for the first time, truly feels terror. She begins to realize that much more than she bargained for walked through her door that night with Selest. Melanie starts to cry again and runs to hide her face in the pillow on the couch.
"The FBI is frantic to put an end to the growing conspiracy. Reports of several missing people are coming in now, as well. James Thompson and Garet Methi, both employees of NewFuture, left their homes yesterday and haven't been seen since. Valerie Minn and Hudson Wellton, both of the FBI, are confirmed missing. They were with Nicholas Lezoa when he was escorting Chad Legard, the man charged with several previous murders and the suspected head of the conspiracy. Lizor Calranian, CEO of NewFuture, is still missing. And most horrifying of all is the realization that Nicholas Lezoa and Chad Legard may be in league with one another. Both of their whereabouts are unknown. The FBI has doubled their efforts and are already putting a tight lock on Gledenberg and Trissany. If you know ANYTHING about any of these people's whereabouts, you are to call the FBI immediately at-"
"DEAR GOD FELIX!" Roberta shouts, unable to restrain herself any longer. "We have to do something! I...I had no idea! Dear God...." she cries, shaking. Felix doesn't know what to think or feel. Nicholas, whom he trusted a great deal, may be the man behind several vicious murders. Chad, his father, who he thought was safely behind bars, is free and missing. Patrick, his last ray of hope in getting answers, is dead. He doesn't know who he can trust...what to believe... "Felix! Say something! What the HELL!" Roberta yells, finally bringing him back to his senses.
[] Call the FBI and give them some helpful information.
[] Wake up Selest and demand more answers.
[] Turn yourself over to police protection.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?