Quietly through the Streets (Open, yay!)

[Black Cat]

Open to one other.

A near master of blending into crowds, Magnus walked softly through the streets of a city whose name he did not yet know, unnoticed by traveler or local alike.

The sun had yet to set, though his internal clock told him that that time would be fast approaching. Had his instinct not been enough, it was made clear by the manner in which the people of this city behaved. Shops seemed to be closing up, or at least preparing to. Children hurried home in a frenzy, anxious to be perceived as punctual, and not wanting to be scolded. Everywhere he could see lanterns were being lit in preparation, doors being locked, and shutters being sealed tight to guard whatever personal treasures lay in the dwellings of the citizens.

In this ordered world Magnus felt almost awkward participating. To make matters more irritating, he could only pretend he knew where he was going for so long a time. Still, he felt obligated to at least press on.

After the ferry ride he'd experienced only hours ago, it would seem pathetic to quit now.

Making his way along the main street, Magnus took silent notice of the people he walked amongst.

Poor yet happy, poor yet clean, poor yet relaxed.

"Quite a marvel for any city to be blessed with such productive denizens". He thought to himself as he took his steps. He would soon stop his gazing and thinking however, for fear of raising awareness to his presence.

"Surely, though" his thoughts picked up again. "Who would notice me?"