<i>It was a calm, cool night much like any other, as the seasons change from fall to winter, a bank of fog rolls over the city streets, bringing with it an almost eerie silence as the once crowded streets suddenly seem empty. The only sound is a calming string melody that dances across the wind, filling the streets with its echo.</i>

<i>For the past few days a set of fliers were posted around town, advertsing a special event. A combination race and sightseeing tour, for whoever reaches five distinct locations first. It’s a bit short on details, but it’s clear there’s a prize offered to the winner, further details are to be announced on a stage in the nearby park at noon, as the time draws nearer the participants gather</i>

&quot;About time to set the stage, isn't it?&quot; <i>A curtain falls upon the city as day swiftly transitions to night, though many of its citizens have grown more fearful of the things that may be lurking within the shadows, they still remain diligent in attending to their duties. That is until, a fog silently engulfs the city streets, wrapping the middle of town in its cold embrace, no one is quite sure when it got there, but for the time being it lingers, bringing a cold sense of dread to any who even gaze upon it</i>

<b>The sun is setting on the town, yet the large, bustling mall remains busy as ever, people bustling from store to store to see what they might find. Its all fairly standard, save for two features. A small cafe known as Peace Diner, you're not quite sure why, but it seems to stand out. And the large fountain near the middle seems to have a new visitor. The tall figure with long, grey hair seems to have brought out an instrument and slowly tunes it. He flinches once, causing him to far overtune the item and start all over again None of the passerby seem to pay him any heed, as though they were simply used to him</b> Such a pest... No matter. There are plenty of people around. I'll find something soon enough