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[Color=silver][b]Location:[/b][/color] The Hotspot, Taos
[Color=silver][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] The Team[hr]

Viktor paced himself several feet behind Riley who had left the restaurant in a hurry. The sight of such a thing had piqued his interest, presenting a small window of opportunity.

Before this moment, he had a few options laid out in front of him. Many included lightly sabotaging the suspect’s evening date so that events could move forward and allow the team to tail her. However, Riley, the potential victim being let go so easily was something Viktor found strange. To risk losing positive control over him seemed out of character for someone planning a kidnap him. Without hard evidence, Viktor couldn’t be entirely sure but this was this situation was the best lead the team had. Three persons of interest included Riley, the mystery woman, and Mateo. One operation to uncover.

Viktor just hoped his team could handle things at the cafe while he made the unilateral decision to leave. [color=silver][i]I was able to make a few saves, but the rest is up to them… I hate it, but I have to trust them to be successful.[/i][/color]. Too bad his idea of saves were actually potential obstacles for everyone inside as he had piled on another tale.

[quote][i][color=silver]“I have a request but I’m embarrassed to say it.”[/color] Viktor had caught Riley being dismissed by the suspect. [color=silver][i]Hmm.[/i][/color]

[color=silver]“I have to leave because… my [i]ex[/i]…”[/color] Viktor subtly nodded his head in the mystery girl’s direction. [color=silver]“...is here and I just can’t… The entire situation is very [i]awkward[/i]... She cheated on me.”[/color] Viktor averted his eyes but was really shifting his sights out of a window at Riley who had just exited. 

“Oh… I’m sorry but what-” She wondered what that had to do with her or how she could even help something like that. 

[color=silver]“Listen, I’m unable to face my friends with this, so… I will pay their bill with and tip you personally if you agree to tell them I… had a stomach ache. Sufficient?”[/color]

“A deal's a deal, I guess. Follow me to the register.” The only thing she cared about was the easy cash. Viktor paid, tipped $50, and was on his way out the door to follow a different element of their lead. The prey.[/i][/quote]

Viktor began to game plan in his head about how he would approach Riley. He knew he’d have to do so without interfering with his trajectory. If the mystery woman was indeed the culprit, Viktor only thought it best to allow the hunter to take its prey so it could be followed to its lair. When he was given a moment of pause, he texted the good ol' group chat.

[b][center][color=silver]Tailing the guy who just left 😠[/color][/center] [/b]

Viktor favored the determined expression of the emoji he chose.