The party was in full swing at HQ, with colorful lights flickering and music thumping. Glitch Mitch was at the center, showcasing his odd charisma, while Five enjoyed the festivities with the rest of the crew. You and Miko exchanged skeptical glances, sensing something was off.

As the night wore on, you noticed subtle changes in the Glitch Techs' behavior—laughter that sounded hollow. Miko’s expression hardened. “We need to figure this out! I saw Mitch and Phil leave; I'll check it out.” She darted off, but moments later, returned wearing the same "BUDS" hat as everyone else—a glitchy doppelgänger blending seamlessly into the party.

You tried to warn Five of the danger at hand but he brushed you off, insisting that you were just being paranoid. Frustrated, you felt exposed and vulnerable until a copycat glitch tugged at your arm, pulling you into the chaos.

Later, as everyone celebrated their narrow escape and the real Glitch Techs were restored, the mood shifted back to normal. Mitch pulled off one last prank, stealing XP from the group’s battle, causing groans to fill the room.

Amidst the revelry, you wandered through HQ, still feeling the sting of betrayal. Just as you found a quiet corner, Five approached, his earlier carefree demeanor replaced by worry.

“Hey,” he said softly. “I’m really sorry for not listening. I should’ve trusted you.”