VII. THE INNOCENT FLOWER.
as the event winds to a close, the police have been taking stock of all of the interviews they’ve gotten from members of the imperium society, comparing careful notes that have lasted not only the duration of that evening, but the entire semester. everyone’s testimonies have uncovered a new motive, one that was right in front of their faces the entire time, but muddied by accounts of abuse, red herrings in evidence, and biased statements from peers...and murderers. not to mention that the person they plan into custody really doesn’t fit the profile of a MURDERER.
there is one person whose name comes up the MOST TIMES when asked. everyone sees the cops arrest and take VALENTINE VEGA into custody, and you think they must have something because that’s not a girl that you arrest lightly. however, her father’s involvement with the case against the prestons provides a perspective that’s just too strong to ignore, and if octavia preston can dig up blackmail on the vegas through some intense internet searching, obviously the government’s resources can do the same thing. luckily, valentine has two lovers that she can conveniently throw under the bus, because let it be clear – she did the plotting, but she NEVER got her hands dirty. but will she find another scapegoat or will she point the blame at the real culprit ? only time will tell, but it’s ticking down rapidly.
and once again, the antics of the imperium society have ruined yet another festival as everyone somberly heads back inside and awaits what will happen the next morning. a cool chill racks the building of escalus house, but octavia visits no one that night. perhaps her silence speaks louder than her words.
to be continued...