-blood. They were too easily spooked, too difficult to fool. The human race was so paranoid.

's eyes narrow slightly, his hand reaching for the gun stashed in the pocket of his coat. The leather of his gloves creak a bit and he-

-wonders if she can hear him. Be it his heart beating, or his breathing.

's ears catch the sound of a heart beat drawing closer, fast in anticipation and she looks around, confused. Upon spotting the man, she's-

-sure she doesn't want to stick around to find out what he's reaching for. She bolts like a startled rabbit, cursing as the bullets begin-

-to fly.

runs after her, clicking the safety back on as he moves, if only to keep himself from harm. Darn. He'd hoped she wouldn't spot him so soon.-

-A moment more and he would have been able to shoot her right through the back of the skull.