Post by goodbottom on Feb 26, 2019 7:16:43 GMT
The night had been relatively cold. Winter was over, but some of the chill winds that it brought still lingered in the city. The snow had fled the streets, though it left a wetness in its wake. Despite the cold air, the city’s life didn’t dampen by much, though there were some who chose the warm comforts of their home over the cold confines of the street. For those lingered, they mostly hurried through it. They had places to be, places worth the efforts and the chilled pains.
The cold that now touched the streets had never bothered Nicolas. It was lovely. For him, the cold air was more so room temperature to him. He’d hate to waste such a night in a cab riding home, he much preferred the long walk. It was a few good miles, but it was well worth it to enjoy the pleasant air. It was also good to actually see the city, the people, and all the activity that went about. It was nice to see everything in a relatively peaceful state. It’s why he fought so hard. He just wanted to create a world where people could relax and be at peace. Simple enough, but harder in practice.
Regardless, he didn’t want his mind to dawdle on such topics. It was too nice of a night to think on such things. Though, something that did grab his focus was a few cops talking into their radio, preparing to get into their car and drive off to help someone. He was technically off the clock, but…well, as a hero you never really were off the clock. It was a part of the job that…didn’t bother him, but it could be stressful at times. It’d be nice to not have to always be ready to move. Tonight, however, was another story. He didn’t mind throwing them a bone.
He went over to them and had a quick talk. They knew who he was, what he did, and happily shared the info. Evidently a strange…person? Thing? Happening? Was seen at a location down town near an abandoned building. The street where it was located had been pretty much been abandoned minus a few homeless. It was due for repairs and reconstruction, part of the mayor’s new plan, but that was scheduled for the spring. Nicolas offered to go in their stead, not minding a little extra work before heading home. It was probably just a homeless person lighting a fire or something. He’d go and settle it real quick then be back at his home before he knew it.
The trip itself was in the opposite direction of his home, a good thirty minutes or so. The street, compared to what he had come from, was near abandoned. He only saw a few, one or two, homeless people huddled near a corner of an alleyway. The street was near dead, even most of the street lights were out. Trash had littered the street, blowing in the cold wind from side to side. It was something out of a horror movie…or old detective flick? It did set the vibe for something more sinister at the least.
Letting out a cool breath, he stepped forward heading towards the building the cops had told him about. It was a few stories high, three or four and far from its prime. Gently he rose his hand to the door and knocked. Before reaching up to the handle he looked up at the building, frowning a bit. He had a bad feeling about all of this, but he couldn’t let that scare him away.
Clearing his throat, he began to call out to anyone that might be inside. “Hello there? Anyone in there? This Nicolas, a local hero. No one is in trouble, just checking out the area to make sure everything is alright. Come on out! Or at least let me know who you are!”
The cold that now touched the streets had never bothered Nicolas. It was lovely. For him, the cold air was more so room temperature to him. He’d hate to waste such a night in a cab riding home, he much preferred the long walk. It was a few good miles, but it was well worth it to enjoy the pleasant air. It was also good to actually see the city, the people, and all the activity that went about. It was nice to see everything in a relatively peaceful state. It’s why he fought so hard. He just wanted to create a world where people could relax and be at peace. Simple enough, but harder in practice.
Regardless, he didn’t want his mind to dawdle on such topics. It was too nice of a night to think on such things. Though, something that did grab his focus was a few cops talking into their radio, preparing to get into their car and drive off to help someone. He was technically off the clock, but…well, as a hero you never really were off the clock. It was a part of the job that…didn’t bother him, but it could be stressful at times. It’d be nice to not have to always be ready to move. Tonight, however, was another story. He didn’t mind throwing them a bone.
He went over to them and had a quick talk. They knew who he was, what he did, and happily shared the info. Evidently a strange…person? Thing? Happening? Was seen at a location down town near an abandoned building. The street where it was located had been pretty much been abandoned minus a few homeless. It was due for repairs and reconstruction, part of the mayor’s new plan, but that was scheduled for the spring. Nicolas offered to go in their stead, not minding a little extra work before heading home. It was probably just a homeless person lighting a fire or something. He’d go and settle it real quick then be back at his home before he knew it.
The trip itself was in the opposite direction of his home, a good thirty minutes or so. The street, compared to what he had come from, was near abandoned. He only saw a few, one or two, homeless people huddled near a corner of an alleyway. The street was near dead, even most of the street lights were out. Trash had littered the street, blowing in the cold wind from side to side. It was something out of a horror movie…or old detective flick? It did set the vibe for something more sinister at the least.
Letting out a cool breath, he stepped forward heading towards the building the cops had told him about. It was a few stories high, three or four and far from its prime. Gently he rose his hand to the door and knocked. Before reaching up to the handle he looked up at the building, frowning a bit. He had a bad feeling about all of this, but he couldn’t let that scare him away.
Clearing his throat, he began to call out to anyone that might be inside. “Hello there? Anyone in there? This Nicolas, a local hero. No one is in trouble, just checking out the area to make sure everything is alright. Come on out! Or at least let me know who you are!”
