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A light drizzle tapped the roofs of houses, and the heads of people. A large storm came in a few days ago from the east and the remnants are still lingering throughout the air. Cold, and muggy, the air clings to the faces of bystanders. The paper white breath of people stay in the air for a split second and disappear after only a few milliseconds. Wind dashes throughout the town. Weaving in and out of alleyways, through the streets, and over the top of buildings. Smoke billows from chimneys. People huddle around barrels that contain burning wood and charcoal. People stand shoulder to shoulder, mooching heat from one another. A kid stands alone against a brick building. His hood drawn over his face, a large dark grey cloak wrapped around him. …show more content…
He spoke, “What is it Alvis?”
“I got the key!”
“Wait? You got the key?” Nari asked as if he was confused. “You’ve gotta be kidding me!”
“No way dude! I seriously got the key. Every guard in the city might be looking for me, and the guard captain might be dead, but I got it!”
“Wait...” Nari trailed off. “You killed Lancealot?” Nari exploded.
“Shush. Keep your voice down. You know I don’t like to, but sometimes it has to be done. Jobs go wrong sometimes. Besides, he was kicking people out onto the streets, arresting innocent people for crimes I committed. They should take all the glory. Especially not for the heist I did on old man fancy pants. That heist took forever to plan out and actually do.” Alvis stated while pacing around the room. “Now, I really need to lay low. Take the key and get into the house yourself. Nobody should be there. Lancealot had no friends, no wife, no kids, and the guards despised him.”
Nari sighed, his curly locks bouncy. He looked up at Alvis, “Fine. I guess I’ll go. I’ll be back as soon as I can.” Nari put on a short black cloak and up the ladder he went. Alvis on the other hand made his way into his

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