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[Some nights, the Dark Hour is noisier than others.]

[While the shadows normally remain silent unless actively attacking those able to wander the dark hour, on this night the port area all but resounds with the shrieks of an all-too familiar shadow. A Visceral Maya, bane of those who find themselves new to Prospero.]

[What's peculiar is that the vocalizations almost sound frustrated or scared, as much as a Shadow can emote such things.]

[And unfortunately for anyone with their phone on-hand, the source of the noise just started getting broadcast over the network. The camera, activated via falling-to-the-ground judging from the angle, shows a man pinning a very displeased Visceral Maya to a building with a stopsign while muttering to himself.]

-n't even die right when I kill 'em, huh? Bah, not like it's the weirdest thi- eh? What's this?

[He keeps the shadow pinned against the building, reaching down to pick up and subsequently peer into the phone as a lazy smile crosses his features.]

Yo. Anyone there?

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I guess that's true. Some people find creepy things charming, though.

Good point - what's that one saying again, "It takes all kinds" or something?

Yeah, something like that.

My name's Lion. I'm sort of new here.

Ah, just call me Lancer. Simple enough to remember.

I think you've got seniority on me here, too. Because, uh, this ain't where I remember being ten minutes ago.

[Not nearly enough fire for that place, no.]

Nice to meet you, Lancer.

[He pauses.]

Maybe, but it's not by much. And you're still better off than I am. I can't fight these things at all.

Bah, it's just a matter of somethin' I was good at from the start. You've gotta have things you're highly skilled at too; you know how it is.

I've always been told I'm good with people. And can run fast. That's about it, though.

You make it sound like those aren't useful skills. Diplomacy and fleeing from soured negotiations can go hand-in-hand!

[He laughs at that.]

That's true! Though I can't really negotiate with Shadows.

So I'm slowly learning -- not that I'm trying all that hard otherwise, I will admit.

Well, I guess when something tries to attack you straight out, most people don't usually think to try and talk to it.

That depends on if it's human or not. You can at least try to talk with a human, though with guns around so much nowadays that might not be as valid an option.

Me? I don't speak hissy-screechy-bubbletalk, so talking things over with Shadows is kind of a bust.

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