NIKI
Niki misses the illusionist on his first pass around the village and its evening market stalls, driven by intent to beat the next onslaught of rain and muck, and with a shopping list to complete rather than the time to lurk and linger (like some people). Now that he's almost finished up, though - and though the village is too busy to properly hear it, he does very faintly jingle when he walks - he's caught by the display, pausing to lean on his cane and shift the bag in his hand.
He watches the trick with an interest that isn't dissimilar to Vesper's, not that the necromancer is aware of it; his mind tracks the movement of the cards and the subtle dissonance between what's being shown and the deception that leads the ruse with both interest and appreciation. Nothing is seamless, of course, but the illusionist's showmanship makes up for the imperfections in spades.
Smiling to himself, he's just turning to leave again when he catches sight of someone's tall silhouette almost entirely hidden among the roots of an old oak. Niki hates that he recognises Vesper so easily these days, if only so he can avoid him, but he's almost entirely made his way in his direction when he's cringing and trying to turn back to the illusionist. He'll find another way home, even if it takes him all night.
He watches the trick with an interest that isn't dissimilar to Vesper's, not that the necromancer is aware of it; his mind tracks the movement of the cards and the subtle dissonance between what's being shown and the deception that leads the ruse with both interest and appreciation. Nothing is seamless, of course, but the illusionist's showmanship makes up for the imperfections in spades.
Smiling to himself, he's just turning to leave again when he catches sight of someone's tall silhouette almost entirely hidden among the roots of an old oak. Niki hates that he recognises Vesper so easily these days, if only so he can avoid him, but he's almost entirely made his way in his direction when he's cringing and trying to turn back to the illusionist. He'll find another way home, even if it takes him all night.
my body's on the line now, I can't fight this time now
I can feel the light shine on my face
I can feel the light shine on my face
