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[color=fd5e53]"I would not call myself an expert sneak, and even if I were, it is probably best if the tethered stays far behind you."[/color] Yalen pitched forth, giving his consent to go after their missing crew. [color=fd5e53]"I'm surprised they planned a secret gathering knowing I can track them across half the city."[/color] From day one he had been tracking Kaureerah's movements during her nightly escapades, so he had plenty of practice in keeping tabs on her amidst the magical beings surrounding her, both friend and foe alike. She had clearly grown aware of his snooping, as she had given him a not so subtle hint that she wanted to be sought after tonight. Was the Eeaiko asking for safety, or was she trying to expose someone involved in their little game? 

[color=fd5e53]"Communicating through pinches won't let me convey much information, but if you get sidetracked by something I can point you back in the right direction."[/color] Yalen briefly reviewed the "pinch language" with those who had forgotten in case he needed to tell them something in an emergency. 

Right now it felt like this mission had aged Yalen by a couple of years. Subterfuge from the enemy was one thing, but all of this creeping in the shadows from his own colleagues was grating on his nerves. It started with Kaureerah skulking around, followed by Maura, and now they had dragged in a couple of others as well. There was a covenant forming within their ranks, and the ones left behind tonight were the uninvited. 

[color=fd5e53][i]I wish I was back home with Jocasta and Rita.[/i][/color] Yalen thought to himself as he untied his bag of disappearing powder and rubbed it over his skin and clothing. He was not skilled in kinetic or arcane wizardry, so in order to remain stealthy he would need a crutch. Hopefully he was just over-preparing and nothing bad would happen tonight.