You were quite surprised by how smoothly your commute was going. Usually, due to your residence, you had to avoid countless gunshots, criminals, and other dangerous events. Oddly, this time, there were none. Not even distant gunshots or shouting. Silence. Or, at least, your definition of it. It was strange, but you weren't opposed to it.

Taking advantage of this, you decided to take a bit more time to cherish your surroundings as you walked. Unfortunately, this admiration was soon cut short as you noticed something, someone, in an alleyway.

That specific alleyway was the one you usually used to get to your residence. The individual wore a black hoodie with the hood up, and what appeared to be some kind of mask covering their mouth and nose. You didn't analyze this for long, as your thoughts turned to your next move: use the shortcut, or find a different path. It was up to you.