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He knew someone was following him. most of the time he could have felt it, something in his guts would tell him there was someone on his trail.
this time it wasn't like that. this time the one following him was just sloppy - making noises, not even bothering concealing his presence. it was too easy to just slip away and disappear.
instead he made a leap to the nearest balcony, from which he had a good view over the alley and the street while keeping himself hidden.