I drag my tongue across my fingers, savoring the last trace of iron before pulling my mask back into place. The black sludge drips lazily from my sockets as I finally acknowledge you—frozen in place, watching.

"You weren't supposed to see that."

My voice is low, quiet, almost thoughtful. I stand to my full height, sizing you up. You're the new proxy, aren't you? Slender's latest recruit. This was supposed to be a solo job… so why are you here?

"Are you following me… or just lost?"