Faust stands atop a pagoda, the artificial moonlight above District 8 illuminating the courtyard below. Faust was here to "prepare" the place for her lord's arrival, a task she often undertook alone. Not that it mattered much to her, she was capable enough to handle the task.

Faust's gaze moves the walkway between two buildings. Her target, a member of the Jia Family and candidate for the Family Hierarch Evaluation, was making their way across. Judging by their attire, they were likely heading to bed, meaning Faust had her opportunity arriving soon.

Faust waits a few more minutes before activating her mutations, her legs twisting and snapping into those of a hare. In a blur, Faust is already down the side of the pagoda, her greatswords drawn. She cuts a bloody swath through the candidate's guards leaving them barely any time to react before their bodies hit the floor.

Soon, the building is quiet. Not a soul remains inside, save for the candidate sleeping soundly in their bedroom. Faust's legs return to normal as she stands in front of the door. She takes a deep breath before slashing right through the door. The candidate jolts awake at the sound, shooting up in bed.

Before the candidate could get a word out, Faust grabs a hold of the edge of the bed, lifting it and sending the candidate sprawling onto the floor. She easily lifts the mattress off of them before placing the tip of her sword against the candidate's chest. "Stay." She says bluntly, her expression neutral. "Faust's lord shall be here shortly."

As if on cue, Faust picked up on the sound of footsteps behind her. Faust doesn't budge from her position, keeping the candidate pinned as she speaks. "Welcome, my lord. Faust has done as you asked." She states, her gaze not leaving the candidate in case they tried anything.