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While he was beginning to pack up his things, Phillip heard the sound of an approaching motorcycle. At first he attempted to ignore the sound, file it away in his brain as simply being background noise and completely unrelated to his investigation. However, the coincidence that it was the same mode of transportation used by the killer and the fact that he was feeling another pull coming from the noise's direction told him to not trust his immediate reaction.

When the Assassin's master jumped out into the alleyway's only entrance and exit, hoisting a rifle that appeared to be from the mid-20th century and ordering a surrender, the young man merely blinked in response. [color=769E9D][i]Not much for stealth is he?[/i][/color] he thought to himself. [color=769E9D][i]Could he be the killer, here to cover his tracks? Perhaps. He has a servant card as well and is using the same mode of transportation as our killer. Judging by his response though, one could almost think he was law enforcement. Could the killer be a cop? It would explain how he can keep from being caught. He would know exactly what his coworkers would look for and he'd have access to whatever evidence he failed to clean up. Though this man appears to be using a gun. No matter what, there's no way that weapon could decapitate the victim so cleanly. Coincidence than? He's stumbled upon this scene just as I-[/i][/color]

The sound of Richard mocking the sound of clearing his non-existent throat would pull the wannabe detective out of his head and remind him of his current danger. [color=D2C165][i]You can attempt to piece all of the evidence together once we have escaped our life threatening predicament, can't you?[/i][/color]

[color=769E9D][i]Good call.[/i][/color] Rising from his kneeling position and standing on his own two feet, Phillip began to plan his escape route. In his left hand, he held onto his still open duffle bag, filled with his laundry and other travel supplies. In his right hand, the toothbrush that had been sitting at the top of everything had he had stuffed inside the small bag. [color=769E9D][i]First, block his line of sight. If he can't see his target, the chances of him landing a shot will be significantly reduced. If I duck down lower to the ground, even more so. Next, install Richard. Use toothbrush in right hand to summon Excalibur. Send a quick strike in his direction, it's purpose to have him back off. If he avoids it, so be it. Just need to get out of this alley and no longer have my back pressed against the wall. Once out of the alley, charge and fire another attack, this time towards his motorcycle to avoid him from chasing me on it. Undoubtedly, he'll continue to chase me on foot. Need to use Crusade to block any incoming rounds. Main priority is to return to somewhere public. With dozens or hundreds of witnesses, he'll likely choose to escape himself rather than continue chase.[/i][/color] With his plan readied, the blue haired boy prepared to put it into action.

[i]No battle plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.[/i] Phillip couldn't recall where he had heard that quote from, but whoever it was that said it deserved a lot more credit than they probably ever received. Just as his grip began to tighten upon his bag, ready to toss it, another master joined the fray, this one a younger looking girl. [color=769E9D][i]Hmm. Too many variables. Too much unknown about both parties. Direct confrontation less likely to succeed. Perhaps diplomacy should be used instead.[/i][/color]

[color=769E9D]"I understand how this might look, but I can promise you that our killer is long gone. I'm assuming you're here for the same reason I am. You felt a strange pull to this spot, probably because, just like the three of us, whoever committed this murder used a servant card,"[/color] he began, reaching into his pocket and taking out his card for the both of them to see. Slowly, he placed it down at his feet to show he had no intention of using it. [color=769E9D]"Now, how about we discuss things like level-headed adults should. There's no reason to shed more blood in this alley after all."[/color]