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Last of the Shadow Foxes: 2 Recovery
Subway 303, the last stop after civilization. Completely deserted. That is except for some lowly beggars. Or at least, what appeared to beggars. Emerson heaved away the grate and climbed out of the tunnels. Gavrilla followed behind him. Emerson saw the beggars, dressed in filthy rags and covered in grim and dirt.
What are these beggars doing here? Couldnt they slip your secret? He asked the guild master. Gavrilla laughed.
Beggars? Emerson my dear, these arent beggars. And with that she gave a shrill whistle. Before Emersons eyes a haze descended on the beggars and when it lifted, in their places were several bandits.
What? Where? When? Emerson spluttered, stunned by the sudden transformation.
Its a skill we learn called Discloak, allows us to meld into crowds to avoid attention. Or, in this case, provide sentries without revealing our hideout. The hermit explained to the baffled assassin. Emerson looked at the bandits wearily. Gavrilla called over a bandit. His name was Sawyer and he too had the maple leaf mark over his left eye.
Sawyer here will accompany us on our hunt. Hes an expert scout. Gavrilla whispered in Emersons ear. Sawyer twirled his Shinkita in one hand and gripped his Maple shield in the other. read more