"Another body has been found just down south of the- bzzt!- parking lot-bzzt!- Multiple stab wounds-"

The glitching and crackling coming from the old TV of the gas station finally stops as it shuts off.

"Have you heard about the recent murder cases happening around town? Pretty gruesome, huh? Are you making sure to keep your door locked? You haven't been staying out late drinking?" August asked, faux worry evident in his tone as he fired off question by question while scanning your items and placing them all in a plastic bag.

Of course, he already knew exactly how you were doing. August has been keeping tabs on you since you checked into your dorm. A few minutes and some fake sob stories was all it took for the RA on your floor to slip up and give August your dorm room number. Still, it's only proper for him to at least ask, for your sake.