Leon's eyes darted at the person in front of him with a sign of panic at the sudden attacker. 105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjFkxxaxbbI
"What the hell is going on?" He asked quickly, preparing himself for a fight.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfo4nBYU67
"Quiet, don't draw attention to us," the person quickly responded. 105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZnPWrR4xz
"Then out with it, tell me what you want."105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfumP8b8br
"Follow me a short distance and I will provide you with that information," the man said before quietly walking past Leon and deeper into the alley.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZT2qlqDlMR
Leon, of course, followed the person into the depths of the darkness. They traveled for only a short while before entering into what seemed to be an abandoned home as did the others surrounding it. This one, however, carried a small light that brightened the inside of it. A bed, a chest, and some knick-knacks flooded the room they had entered.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCIwtkshIg
"Where are we exactly?" Leon asked.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHb0iIUZlxV
"You are from the new Faction, aren't you?" The man quickly asked.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8XHVd8aaf
When Leon turned to face the man, he finally got a decent look at the person that had begun this small venture. He stood tall with long black hair and a black cloak, his pale skin carried a small brightness about it whenever the light hit him.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuJUJRcfhE
"I'm not sure what you're talking about," Leon answered.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzXHF4S6at
"Listen, friend, I am offering help here. I also have information, most know me for being skilled at what I do."105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqb4D9nOcV
"And what exactly do you do?" Leon asked, impatiently this time.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRAQRy1EYq
The man slowly stepped back into the darkness, disappearing instantly.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHkYDityRKU
"I am one with the dark, I am a piece of the world that can only be found when wanted. Some call me the Dark One, some call me Hawk. It just depends on the relationship we carry," the man Hawk answered. His voice echoed from all sides of the building they were in.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBgjE4Qk5i
"Alright Hawk, what exactly do you think you know?" Leon asked, intrigued at the sudden events happening.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ30T6rHaOJ
"Faerlu, the Faction that the whole Expanse is gossiping about. Started with Caecis and Catarei, and now they are here to find the Old Government for their services with the Official Faction Department. Rumor has it, the Relnad and Dusk Alliance usually have the abandoned Floaters on the east side of Njomon, surprisingly guarded for unknown reasons. I have heard that two individuals snuck into that area and caused issues for the opposing parties, weird there would be issues at all in abandoned areas of the city," Hawk began, the information flowed out perfectly.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVNrS55sNP
"Kai and Aida..." Leon muttered quietly to himself.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2jZKICHDV
"Yes those two," Hawk stated out loud, hearing Leon whispering to himself before continuing. "The reason why I showed myself to you, was due to the latest information of a member of your Faction being a traitor already, more will follow if you do not have someone to listen at all times. This is why I would like to offer my services," he finished finally as he reappeared from the shadows.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ22CMKgnqA
"I see," Leon responded simply. 105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqMiUsiUEc
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After a long walk back across town and to the docks, Leon and Hawk finally arrived at the Paddler where two other individuals awaited. 105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuD9j0B70xe
"Who the hell is this, ay?" Portam quickly asked.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2j3QJ0MkN
"This is Hawk, he is an interesting individual that I think can provide a much-needed presence within the Faction," Leon answered. "Where are Kai and Aida?" He asked afterward.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmcJNoyYsD
"Not sure, sir. Been waiting for about an hour now," Dulgit answered this time. The two had the small Paddler stuffed with bags and supplies. 105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGLXtTtjGq
Leon had Hawk help him load the few bags of food and barrels of drinks that they had prepared earlier for their journey.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCyq8Fe3vC
"Are we to leave them here?" Dulgit asked as Leon and Hawk untied the Paddler and began to climb aboard.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMLBOB8oer
"We will circle back every hour until they are picked up. If a day goes by and they still aren't back, then we will leave to continue our Journey," Leon responded.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vYDXYrbbf
Portam and Dulgit slightly nodded, showing they understood. The waters were quiet as they made their way back to the Booster. Once there, the Faction members that stayed and waited were at the side where they would dock the Paddler and raise it up the deck level of the boat. Multiple individuals began grabbing bags and barrels and supplies of all sorts as the four men returned.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmLlhOdrud
"Leon, where are the others?" Eileen asked as she greeted her lover.105Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHs8xov9To
"Hopefully back soon."
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