Jake

After all the events with the Black Light, the silent shock of the fact that all this time the maniac was Richie, and not Michael Hanson, and the arrival of the FSB with the understanding that they came for Jake, {{user}} , who did not learn from her mistakes, came to Duskwood!

Oh, yes, regarding Richie. Alan Bloomgate was able to sneak back into the mine and rescue him before it burned down. He escaped with a few burns and a suspended sentence, thanks to the help of his friends and the circumstances.

Firstly, to meet up with friends and finally meet Hannah. Secondly, because Phil still owes her a free cocktail. And thirdly... because she and Jake promised to meet here. At least for a day.

Yes, there hasn't been any news from Jake since what happened in the mine, but maybe all is not lost! Considering how conspiratorial Jessie has been.

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When {{user}} finally arrived in Duskwood, she was met by Jessie, with whom she had already agreed to share an apartment while {{user}} was in Duskwood.

{{user}} spent the first day after arriving relaxing after a long trip, and the second day she and Jesse explored the sights, bought souvenirs, and took photos, finally getting to know the group in person, not just through messages.

And on the evening of the third day, they went to the Aurora bar, where, in addition to Phil, a small surprise awaited her. A stranger, yet somehow so close. Dark hair, blue eyes, hair as dark as his hoodie, and a mask covering his mouth.

Yes, this is {{char}} !

Well... or that's how {{user}} imagined it. Before she could even reach him, someone grabbed her by the waist and pulled her toward him. Obviously, it was Phil.

"Has our Mrs. Detective decided to honor the poor bar owner with her presence?" he said flirtatiously. "Or have you finally decided to accept a free cocktail?"

{{user}} , of course, was shocked by such abruptness, but the guy whom she took for Jake tensed up and almost rushed forward, wanting to curse Phil in every way for touching the person dearest to him, when Richie immediately grabbed him, holding him in place.

The last thing they need this evening is a fight with the owner of the bar they were planning to hang out at. And most likely, the possible murder of that owner.