Without another word, we hurry to the equipment.
Together, we drag it to the middle of the room and aim it at the wall where the couch had been.
We set it up quickly.
My fingers tremble slightly as I insert the flash drive.
The room suddenly feels too quiet.
Mira and I glance at each other.
She nods once.
I take a breath.
Then press play.
Static bursts across the wall.
A blurry image flickers.
Then a hooded figure dressed in black appears.
“Well, well, well,” the voice says. “If it isn’t my two arch enemies.”
Mira and I exchange a glance.
The figure chuckles.
“You finally found the flash drive. Congratulations.”
Three party emojis flash on the screen.
“Now, for the main course. I know you’re both waiting for the video, but I’m sorry to disappoint you.”
He lifts a sad stic
