In the dormitory, Tali exhausted herself trying to convince Russell that she was not an accomplice of the wanted criminal, emphasizing the time loop once again.
"Officer, if you still don't believe me, tell me a secret that only you know. We can confront each other at the school gate tomorrow morning, and then you'll know I wasn't lying."
"But that would be tomorrow's me. What does that have to do with today's me?"
"Ahhh—"
Tali could not explain it clearly. She screamed to vent the frustration in her heart, prompting the bitches downstairs to raise their hands in salute again.
"Officer, could you please kill me? I promise I won't come looking for your help tomorrow."
"Are you sure?"
"Uh, not entirely."
When she saw Russell open his jacket and reveal the holster beneath his arm, Tali immediately chickened out.
Who the hell wanted to die when they could live?
Click!
At the familiar crisp sound, Tali rubbed her aching wrist and looked at Russell in confusion. "Officer, why did you unlock the handcuffs? Do you believe me?"
"Let's say I do. Based on the microexpressions on your face, I can tell that you weren't lying." Russell shrugged. This was pretty entertaining; he was having fun.
"Then why did you still mess with me?"
"Not lying doesn't mean you're mentally sound. I need some tests to prove you aren't insane."
Russell waved his hand calmly. "Enough nonsense. Tell me, during your experiences in the time loop, did you notice anything suspicious? For example, some mysterious and suspicious person."
"Yes!"
Tali nodded, then simply stared at Russell without saying a word.
Thump!
With a muffled blow, Tali clutched her head and squatted on the floor, quietly sobbing. Sorority members passing outside the door heard the sound, gave her the finger,