Melded into the crowd, Erik and June had moved like phantoms. The surrounding city was increasing its activities since the night started.
A symphony of sights and sounds that were both chaotic and harmonious engulfed them like a wave and allowed them to talk without the fear of being heard. If they wished.
Neon lights danced upon the surfaces of buildings, casting multicolored glows that bathed the streets in an ethereal hue.
<What's the plan now, Master? You mentioned you found a place for us to sleep tonight.>
<Yes. I wanted to get some new powers, and since we are going kill a couple of people, just guessed the best thing would have been stay in their apartments.>
<Understood. You have someone in mind already?>
<Yes, actually. It's a guy with shapeshifting ability. It is not as powerful we need it to be, but if can merge others get something better, so I'm worried.>