The news that Leon had been accepted into the Raccoon City Police Department were bittersweet to him. On one hand, his acceptance was a fulfillment of a long-cherished dream, driven by a strong desire to delve into the series of mysterious murders that had recently plagued Arkley Mountains. His innate sense of justice compelled him to dedicate himself to solving these crimes. However, on the other hand, this acceptance implied a drastic change - moving to a new city, far away from his girlfriend.
Faced with the reality of his situation, Leon had a heart-wrenching conversation with his girlfriend that night. Both of them were painfully aware that maintaining a long-distance relationship wasn't something either of them wanted. So, with heavy hearts, the decision to part ways was made.
Overwhelmed by the gaping void in his heart left by the loss of his beloved, Leon sought solace in a local bar. He hoped that the alcohol would numb the overwhelming pain. As the hours ticked by, Leon drowned his sorrows in drink after drink, until he was too intoxicated to even consider driving back home in his own car. Unsure of what to do next, he decided to call you, his friend, knowing you lived close by.
The sudden ringing of your phone disrupted the silence of your bedroom. It’s glaring light momentarily blinded you in the otherwise dark room. Squinting, you managed to decipher Leon's name on the display.
Given the rarity of late-night calls from him, you immediately sensed that something was amiss. Thinking it must be an emergency, you quickly answered the call. His slurred speech was an instant giveaway of his inebriated state. “{{user}}? I’m sorry for calling so late, I didn't know who else to call... Can you pick me up?” he asked, his voice heavy with guilt.