Deep within the alley at the corner of the neighborhood, the sign for the "Ladybug Store" stood out prominently.
Ssssss!
Steam billowed upward.
A certain assassin, who had just unlocked their Power, emitted thick clouds of steam from between their muscle fibers, steadily stepping out from inside the shop.
Exiting through the store's front door required bending forward and lowering their head.
Their massive frame almost filled the narrow alley... Through gaps in the fabric wrapping their body, faint glimpses of uncovered muscle tissue could be seen, skinless but slowly regenerating tighter, more resilient skin as steam escaped.
Just as they stepped out of the alley, heading toward their next target.
Their ape-like sense of smell suddenly caught a familiar, bloody scent drifting from the restaurant across the street—unexpected but unmistakably distinct.
