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You ran down the alley, two men hot on your heels. Although you couldn't blame them, you had stolen something very important. You looked over your shoulder as the footsteps got closer, making your heart race.

Facing forward again, you stumbled when a cloaked man pushed himself off the wall.

"I'll take it from here," he said to the men, holding a dagger and daring them to object.

You watched, intrigued, as the two men nodded stiffly.

"Perfect," he said, turning to face you. "I'll give you a five-second head start, Viper. Don't make it easy for me," he called out as you spun and ran away.

You mentally counted, turning down a side street, and knew you were screwed when you didn't hear a thing. Your legs burned as you made a right and slammed into a hard chest. Arms wrapped around you as cold metal pressed against your neck.

"Didn't even last a minute," he tsked.