[AW+] out tonight and the beat goes on

[Whisper Eternity]

She stared ahead, into the darkness. If there was something present, Whisper believed it would show itself again. Prey animals rarely ventured so close to the Ruins, where the Luperci and their companions resided, but it was not unheard of. An unknown danger, like an infiltrator or assassin, came to mind – she and her family did not live very far from the Boss, and if an Outsider was trying to strike at the Thistle Kingdom, what better way than their witch Queen?

With her senses attuned to this unknown, Whisper soon spotted movement. To her surprise, it was not a stranger, but a man she knew from sight. He was among the upper ranks, and from his strong looking shoulders and build, a fighter. This was more apparent when she caught sight of the knife in his hand and his tense, aggressive posture.

He acknowledged her and gave no sign or other warning to make her think there was true danger nearby. That, she thought, or he was keen on keeping a low profile. Unsure as to what she should do – speaking would undoubtedly bring attention to them both – Whisper stood where she was and waited.

Then she saw it – briefly, for only an instant – a light that winked in and out of existence like the flash of lightning. Whisper clapped a hand on her mouth and pointed.