&&     nightcye.            ///      ( sir nighteye )

        ❝ oh—-? ❞ his head cants to the opposite side ; looming, the lean man is at times intimidating without intention. especially with such a nonchalant expression. nary a muscle movement, a twitch— a smile—? no, he simply observes & sometimes those eyes are too sharp—-. but nevertheless the well-dressed man is quite bemused at the elder hero’s desire to continue the ‘ game. ’ like twenty questions & charades. ❝ hm. well, that is a rather broad suggestion—- ❞ not completely incorrect, though.

         ❝ —–to be completely honest, i am surprised that you’ve chosen to continue your career. seeing you here gives me a sense of satisfaction, ❞ he even has some wild tiger merchandise. though not to the extent of all might. he’s always been a collector—-. even though he’s in a similar business, he caters to a more technical side. ❝ i am currently researching a group. you must know what i am alluding to, yes—-? ❞

       BREATH TAKEN IMMEDIATELY,  exhales with relief painted on face  ———  never did a man look more obvious than him at that moment.   regardless, he remains attentive to his words :  sheepish, no doubt, from compliment.   there he goes, scratching back of his head   (   what an awful habit to demonstrate anything that made him only the slightest bit bewildered.   ),   grinning.   unexpected?   doubtful.   attempts to remain optimistic, even in face of troubles, an accustomed routine.   albeit, demeanor is replaced with more serious one at allusion to certain group.   several criminal groups existed, yes, but that one that has caused most damage to his friends  &&  city he swore to protect was one he chased after.

              ❛   ouroboros …   ❜     he knew.   of course he knew.   night corrupt man’s plans foiled, those final words only serve to HAUNT HIM.   reason to not let it take over the life he’s been leading would be thanks to repressing it.   has continued fighting for the peace, arresting criminals …   yet, deep down, truth is that that TERRIFYING group continues to live on.     ❛   yeah,  i  know  what  group  you’re  talking  about.   well,  tell  me  ——  what  is  it  you’re  trying  to  find  out?   ❜