Post #2514445 in A Secret World, a roleplay on RPG

How do you find someone who doesn't want to be found? Well, you start out with the points he leaves behind. Then you work your way up, connecting the dots until they all make sense and point to that one direction on the map.

It's the same thing this young girl did as she stepped foot into the North Boulevard a good distance away from the city central. She started asking at the places he frequented. Then she moved on to those who turned him down. A bit more, and she asked the people whom he constantly interacted with. Slowly, she connected the dots until it all made sense that there is only one possible exit...

Shino stopped the car at a rather secluded apartment a good mile away from all the sights and sounds of the North Boulevard. The quiet residential area contrasted with the popular and dynamic mood of the main area. She paid the driver and walked over to the unit Ayers was staying at--or, at least hiding at.
"Good morning! Is this the residence of Ayers Mackenzie-san?"
A weary pair of eyes peeked out from a gap created by the partly opened door.
"Yes? Who is this?"
"I'm just your friendly neighborhood police contact who was sent to find you."
The man known as Ayers panicked, screaming at Shino.
"No! Don't tell! Please! I was just a witness!"
"Exactly the point sir. You need to be brought into police protection as you are very valuable right now..."
"It wasn't me! It wasn't me! I was just passing by when it happened. It was fast. It's like he was sniped from far away! What if he comes after me next?! What shall I do?! Where should I hide?!!"
The guy leaped forward and started shaking Shino violently while grabbing her shoulders. Annoyed, Shino slapped him on the cheek to calm him down.
"What do you think I'm here for?! They need you so they will be able to get leads while at the same time, offer you protection in the event that this Big Sniper comes after you! I just need some personal information and your address and you just need to stay put and wait for the cops! Don't believe me? Here!"
Shino presented a small ID card of some sorts. It somehow acted as a badge showing her as part of the police contacts. Of course, even if she is a contact, the badge was just a illusion by Risaya.
"Oh... I'm sorry. Here, I'll list everything down."
Ayers gave all the necessary information. As Shino turned to leave, he called out to her.
"If it helps more...the Three probably knows more about the Big Sniper. Just ask around, they are well known around the hospitals..."
Shino didn't quite get it yet. She stopped by a coffee shop and informed their police clients about the information she got. They acknowledged it and said that they'll be sending some guys over to pick him up so, she is okay to go by then. She bade goodbye and called her employer instead, to narrate everything.

"And that's how it practically went. The cops said they'll be coming over so... I already left the residential area."
"I'm a bit intrigued by this "Three" he spoke off."
"I want to find out more about that so, I think I'll stay around here for a while longer. Mind sending in some cash so I can rent a room for a couple of nights?"
"All right."
"By the way, Risaya-san? How long til the dragon blood wears off?"
"Around three days, give or take."
Shino sighed. She had a sudden craving for meat and seafood for some reason. She bet that it was the dragon blood acting up within her so, she wanted it to wear off.
"As I said, try not to think about being a dragon too much. It won't manifest if you're not thinking about it."
"Okay, bye."
Putting down the phone, she looked at herself in her pocket mirror as she walked down the small alley. Her eyes were still red but, it seemed to be a bit more human-like at least. It resembled her employer's--wait, did Risaya had red eyes or blue? She can't seem to remember.
"Forgetfulness huh? I can't seem to draw you in my mind Risaya-san. Is this what you were talking about?"
Shino felt some air rise up her throat. She thought it would be a burp but was alarmed when a small blast of flame went out.
"Oh man, this is so troublesome..."

Snippet #2514445

located in Quarantize City, a part of A Secret World, one of the many universes on RPG.

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