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Summary
A message from Wilhelm, one that brings his heart rate back up: Everyone is fine. Call me first. DON’T go on the internet
The call connects. “Wille?”
“Hi, sweetheart, I’m almost there. Just wait for me,” Wilhelm says.
“Wait, I don’t… what happened?”
There’s a moment of silence.
“There’s a news story,” Wilhelm says. Simon’s hand tightens on the phone. “They found out August took the video.” Fuck. How? It’s been ten years. The story didn’t die, because the story never dies, it lingers in the cultural consciousness and pops up like a beach ball whenever someone needs an object lesson to support their crusade. Their tape has been cited in tightening online privacy laws, in denying ISPs neutrality on delivering internet access, in debates on influencer families and the ethics of famous children.
Somehow, despite that, he didn't think the truth would get out.
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This fic is in a shared universe and stands alone.
Series
- Part 2 of Simon at the palace
- Part 4 of be the place + extras
- Part 12 of phnelt's phaves