[Ivyshade]

@Phoenix @Grimshadow @Leaf (I guess I'll start then )

A sharp metallic clang rang out in the cold night air, making a shadow barely distinguishable from the rotting wood wall hiss softly in alarm. It pressed itself against the rickety structure as two guards hurried by, armor showing beneath the various rags and shreds of fabric that acted as impromptu scarves. The shadow waited until they passed then ran lightly after them, sticking to the deepest shadows and not stopping for a second lest the dry wood floors creak underneath him. When the footsteps of the soldiers ceased Jayco slammed against a wall, biting his tongue as he realized too late that it was made of stone. He comforted himself by recalling that stone walls were often built near the center of Sollunan structures. The logic behind this was that the fireplaces located somewhere within would then warm the whole house. He grimaced as he ran his hand along the freezing stone; he must be close.

Asha watched the house from the outside, wrapping her cloak closer around her as the wind whistled shrilly through the pines. She had seen the shadow who had slipped into the building and knew that she stood a better chance of success by herself. She too had heard of the bounty that would be within the Head Merchant's house; priceless Sollunan diamonds, each one so precious that selling one could set anyone up for life. Her fingers twitched as she imagined holding one of the gems...she must get a hold of one...She leaned against a tree trunk as someone within the Merchant's house lit a torch. She hoped that they had found the other thief...the uproar caused by his capture would allow her to swoop in and take the treasure for herself...