Monochrome Paradox

 "Keith really did it this time!" Theo raged, ripping the paper to shreds. The Twisted Root had been reserved just for them tonight— curtesy of Barney, who knew Elle very well. The group had been getting drunk for hours now before they found the paper posted on the wall. Billy was still crying into his cup.

 "So what if he has?" Cass slammed her glass down, eyes red.

 "She's being turned into some sort of celebrity and for what? Possibly committing suicide?" Theo growled. Lulu whimpered, sinking into another wave of sobs. Rena rubbed her back awkwardly.

 "At least he doesn't think she did! At least he's investigating!" Cass yelled.

 "And for what? Will that change the police department's opinion?" Theo's face was turning red. 

 "Well, maybe it should! Do you want her death to be just called a suicide after being investigated all half assed like this?" Cass stood up.

 "Of course not!"

 "Then what the hell are you complaining about?"

 "I just am so tired of a bunch of idiots getting their five minutes of fame claiming to 'know all about her'. A lot of his interviewees were pulling random shit out of their asses. The media has them all riled up. Didn't have much self worth? She was the stars and moon of this group!"

 "…are we sure she knew that?" Billy whispered.

 "What? You actually think she committed suicide?" Rena hissed at him.

 "No. I don't. This is all your fault though!" Billy lunged at Lulu, sending beer, bottles, glasses, and soaked tissues flying through the air.

 "What?" Cass jumped in front of Lulu. Lulu whimpered, crying into Rena's chest.

 "You heard me! 'Let's plan your next life'! Bullshit! You jinxed her and for what?!"

 "Calm down, Billy." Cal stood up, massaging his head.

 "Fuck you! None of you cared as much as I did!" he turned back to Lulu, "You getting off on it? Huh? All excited that she could possibly have been reincarnated and might be getting screwed by a swordsman up her ass? Fun, right? Right?!"

 "That's fucking enough, idiot." Theo grabbed him by the collar, "You are way out of line." Billy laughed.

 "Oh yeah? You wanna tell me more about where the line is, huh, big brother?" Billy wretched himself free, "You are so full of it! None of us asked you to take care of us!" 

 "Maybe that's what you fucking need." Cass snarled, "Instead of acting like a fucking idiot and having a bitch and sobbing into your damn cup like usual."

 "I don't need to have a fucking bitch, I'm already surrounded by them!" Billy yelled. 

 "Enough! Elle wouldn't like this!" Lulu screamed, "She made us promise! Remember?" The bar went silent. Billy cursed under his breath and grabbed his coat, leaving. Lulu sobbed a few more times, "It's really my fault. It's not good luck." 

 "Nonsense. That idiot got worked up and grabbed onto something random." Rena sighed. They all followed Billy out.