Nero
Sorry, Boss.
They’re talking about a “maths club”, but also a “hit”, which I guess means killing someone? And the reference to Essex must be the Essex Cartel, who are London’s brutal neighbours. My tummy bounces with concern for Aaron. This is dangerous.
But along with the fear for my brother, I’m thrilled to be suddenly on the inside, secretly watching the planning for something I’d usually only see on the news afterwards.
I think I’ve been added to the Norwood mafia’s group chat.
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BLAKE
BunnytheKiller.
I might be a deadly arsehole, but I know who’s on my team. There’s Benny, but I somehow doubt this is the same person. And although several men would know a joke if it hit them in the face with a wet fish, I don’t think any would call themselves BunnytheKiller.
Benny wouldn’t like it.
I consider having Aaron—the new operations manager—deal with it, then hesitate. Or maybe Clive, my second-in-command? Hmm. It’s not that I don’t trust them, but if we do have an intruder, deliberate or accidental, I want to be sure they’re dealt with properly. If Clive or Aaron is responsible for this themselves, there’s a risk they’ll cover it up. It’s better to sort this personally.
Blake
Hello Bunny.
They take a moment to respond. They read the message, though, the little ticks changing colour.
BunnytheKiller
Hi Boss!
Interesting. You can’t see someone’s real-life information, but I just have this instinct that Bunny isn’t one of my men.
Blake
What do you do, BunnytheKiller?
BunnytheKiller
Hint’s in the name.
Blake
I need it explained.
BunnytheKiller
No one expects a murder bunny. Makes me stealthy.
Okay, BunnytheKiller has my full attention now.
Blake
Do you also do the other thing bunnies are known for?
BunnytheKiller
At it like rabbits.
