Fia freezes, looking back at Gunnar, who seems equally uncertain. She looks back at a sudden thud, to see the creature has dropped down in front of them. It is about the same size and shape as a dwarf, but with oddly stretched arms and stunted legs, and covered in a black cloak from the neck downwards. A hood hides its head from view at first, but then the creature turns towards the pair. It’s face clearly resembles a dwarf’s but it is perfectly hairless, and twisted grotesquely. Skin stretches completely over its eyes, and its nose is reduced to slits. Its ears look almost batlike, huge in comparison to its head. It opens its mouth, revealing multiple rows of tiny, needle like teeth, and it makes a strange croaking noise. It seems to be looking at Fia and Gunnar, though with no visible eyes it’s hard to tell for sure.
Ketsuki, meanwhile, leaves Anthony and Chance in their hiding place. (18+2) She slips down the side streets, heading towards the towering temple - its twin spires stand clear over the city. She is almost halfway there, having made it this far in silence, when a pair of not quite humanoid silhouettes appears on a rooftop across the street - whilst the shape is right, their limbs and gait are strange. She freezes, and the creatures carry on without any sign of notice. They appear to be heading to the temple also.