[SRP] Manhunt

[Toogee]

The sound of the rock hitting the street brought the soldier back into the real world. Before he could look around to find the sound’s origins, Shad got his attention. These townsfolk sure were kind, helping him out with the search.

“Hey thanks,” the soldier nodded. “But get inside! There’s a killer on the loose!” He proceeded to walk down the darkened road, fully expected the fierce murderer to jump out of the shadows.

While the soldier went to investigate the adjacent street, Paige was startled to hear another voice behind her. She turned to see yet another person hiding his face. Perhaps they weren’t the only ones thinking they were in trouble. Then again, maybe this was the guy the soldiers were looking for. Paige was a bit hesitant in giving him a way out, particularly if he was the “killer”. In the end, she too came here looking for assistance while potentially on the run from the empire. Who was she to judge him without evidence?

“Yes, it’s up ahead,” she replied to Ambrose. “We’re headed there ourselves-”

The next thing they heard was the shrill blow of a horn. Evidently, nerves got the best of the soldier: he decided to call for backup. What followed was the galloping of a horse in the distance. The sound became increasingly loud and was followed by footsteps. Those three were the only people on the street that weren’t part of the imperial unit. They would no doubt be questioned once the soldiers arrived. Paige was not so sure of her skills as a liar; she did not want to find out here.

“Oh no, they’re coming,” Paige said frantically. She quickly looked around for an escape route. Her eyes darted towards a wine cellar adjacent to the tavern they had exited.

“There,” she said to the others, running towards the cellar. Her hopes of a hideout were quickly dashed when she saw the lock on the door.

The galloping grew louder; the soldiers were close…