As the train got closer to the underground tunnel, Richard turned to Fawn and asked where they’re heading. She replied it being her parents’ birthplace and that her killers are currently hiding there. They need to prepare for what’s ahead before they enter the city.
As they approached them, Richard’s face went pale. Once the train comes to a stop, the passengers from the station will notice his appearance. His eyes darted back and forth as he searched for a place to hide. He asked Fawn if she could turn him invisible, but she mentioned her energy hadn’t been recharged yet.
The train soon came to a stop, with Richard in the middle of the area. The doors opened, and Richard braced for the worst. However, the passengers just walked inside the vehicle, ignoring the strange creature in the center. Richard got out of the monorail and looked back with uncertainty. Nobody seemed to pay attention to him, or even acknowledge he was there. Why were there so many people heading into the monorail? How come it seemed like most of them wanted to leave as soon as possible?
“Hey, Fawn, do you know why—?”
“No. But let’s not let it derail our plans.”
“Oh, right.”
.-.-.-.
Richard and Fawn got out of the station and took the time to explore the city. Colorful lights and posters plastered all over buildings, some of them swapped out for a few seconds to advertise a different shop or set the mood. Most buildings were stacked tall, as if almost reaching for the heavens, making them seem larger than life. Even the smaller second-hand shops were a part of larger branching companies that expanded on the higher levels.
Richard and Fawn came across only a small number of people walking about, some of them talking on their phones, others minding their business. Many vehicles passed them by, everyone went about in their own lives.
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“Remember, we need to find my killer.” Fawn reminded him.
“But it could be anybody. Who knows where they are, especially in a big city like this?” Richard complained. “Are you sure they’re here?”
“Positive.”
“Do you know anything else before...” Richard hesitated. “Well, dying?”
Fawn stopped and shook her head. “Not right now, sorry. My memory is pretty fuzzy on some details.”
“Alright, no worries. We can still find some other methods of catching them. It won’t be easy, but—”
“Hold on, now?” Fawn interrupted. “Out in the open like this? You might get into terrible trouble.”
“Oh please, nobody’s noticing or caring...” Richard waved it off.
“Maybe not, but the police officers and the government folks here could spot you. And if they do...”
“You’re right, that’s a fair point. I think I’m going to need a disguise.”
They split up near an alleyway to search for articles of clothing, something to hide his skin. Richard searched the trash bin only to find a torn-up hat. He continued his search in different and secluded locations when Fawn floated over to get his attention.
“Hey, I found something that might be useful to wear,” Fawn announced.
“Oh, great—” Richard turned to face her with a smile. That faded once he found Fawn had a trench coat and matching hat at her disposal. He stood there staring at them in dead silence for a short while. “You have got to be kidding me.”
“What’s the problem?”
“I’m going to look even more suspicious if I wear that!”
“Is that so?”
“Ok, how about we go to a clothing store and buy something nice to wear in the meantime?”
“While looking like a blue blob?”
Richard mumbled something under his breath. “Alright fine, just give that to me already.” He snatched the trench coat and hat, hid behind a wall to put them on before heading to the first store in his peripheral.