[ The sound is soft enough that it could be easily lost in the thickness of the fog, but it's just faint enough to hear. He stops, listening, until Light comes to the same conclusion. Neither can say with certainty that the obscured alleys are empty of any other life. An uneasy feeling in his gut suggests that if they're not alone, the third party is likely to be hostile. They need to be prepared for the possibility.
Light takes the time to consider his temporary companion. She's stern and outspoken but didn't seem to fight him for the lead. Just as naturally as he fell into the front position, she'd fallen a close step behind.
Some may just call that smart.
She's also small, considerably more than him, and so far hasn't shown any display of power. They haven't needed it, but it's likely she doesn't have any that's immediately useful. If nothing else, the woman will have blood magic that's currently stronger than his own if she's been here long enough to notice a pattern.
While he likes to think his job at the NPA prepared him for this, he's not often in the field. He's been trained so Light isn't without some skill, but oddly enough, the supernatural isn't part of law enforcement training.
At least she's angry instead of panicked. ]
It's playing with us.
[ They're in a game. ]
But I don't share its sense of humor.
[ His footsteps continue again now that he's sure the 'danger' has passed. Maybe she has some information he can use. ]
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Light takes the time to consider his temporary companion. She's stern and outspoken but didn't seem to fight him for the lead. Just as naturally as he fell into the front position, she'd fallen a close step behind.
Some may just call that smart.
She's also small, considerably more than him, and so far hasn't shown any display of power. They haven't needed it, but it's likely she doesn't have any that's immediately useful. If nothing else, the woman will have blood magic that's currently stronger than his own if she's been here long enough to notice a pattern.
While he likes to think his job at the NPA prepared him for this, he's not often in the field. He's been trained so Light isn't without some skill, but oddly enough, the supernatural isn't part of law enforcement training.
At least she's angry instead of panicked. ]
It's playing with us.
[ They're in a game. ]
But I don't share its sense of humor.
[ His footsteps continue again now that he's sure the 'danger' has passed. Maybe she has some information he can use. ]
Woe, how long have you been a Sleeper?