I stand by the street lamp, lightly holding the cigarette between my index finger & my middle finger. My watch says the time: 00:23. She normally leaves the night club around this time, then she crosses the street here on her way to her apartment. I act completely discrete. My day job involves following people around, so I know how to get into character.

Like clockwork, she appears, tight purple dress, her legs long & lean. Dirty blonde hair, light green eyes, her gait beckons me. As soon as she walks 10 m in front of me, I slowly begin to tail her. I’ve already picked a suitable alley to take her down to. As soon as she nears the spot, I pull up my hoodie & take out my dagger.