Catherine
Crane approached the address he had been told about, it was here his target should be. A hero gala, a touch busy for his liking but it would have to do.

**Acting**, **Assasination** And **Pistol Expertise**, His skillset for the night. He was more than prepped for combat and his target was gonna find out one way or another.

Crane's armblade was firmly secured to his wrist and his pistol hidden within his armpit holster. It was time.
Aaron
Standing a short distance away from the plaza proper Crane could see the collection of marques filling the area out front of a mansion style building where the gala itself is taking place. As he waited he could see a elderly man approach and stop beside him, he held out a small envelope for Crane to take.

*"That's your invitation to the Gala, you are a up and coming hero from the slums you understand? Your target is a cape by the name of Crimson Fury, he is a brute/mover/striker that coats himself in a red energy field. It would be best to eliminate him before he activates it. I've texted you the plans to the building. Good luck."*
Catherine
Crane nodded simply in response, a smile hidden under his mask.

He placed the invitation within his tool belt and began to move towards the building.
Aaron
As he approached the building Crane would soon find himself among the many guests still in the Plaza itself. Capes and non capes alike socialising and many with drinks in their hand. The most notable characters had to include the trio of capes who wore identical costumes just with altering colour schemes and the man who looked more comfortable in a wild west film and his greyscale sidekick. As he neared the building one of the waiting staff would approach with a tray in hand.

*"Could I interest you in a beverage sir?"
Catherine
Crane shook his head politely,

"Thankyou but do you have anything non-alcoholic? *I don't drink.*" He'd say to the man,

Taking some time to take in the area around him as he spoke, his skill might give him some insights on preferable locations and moves.
Aaron
*"Of course, we wouldn't serve alcohol to a cape on duty anyway. All the drinks on this half of the tray are soft drinks. We have orange juice, lemonade, water or perhaps I can go get you something?"*

As the man spoke Crane could observe his environment. Whilst there were a large number of capes here they had to be outnumbered at minimum 4 to 1 by non capes. Most people seemed to be loitering around the main entrance either waiting to enter or simply enjoying the fresh air.

Moving his attention to the building itself he could see there were many windows lining the walls either side of the main door but none seemed to be open. Either Side of the door there was a MPCU Police officer standing guard. Each seemed to be armed with SMGs and checking invitations. It was then the officer to the right of the door caught Crane's eye. He looked around 40 and was clean shaven. His uniform had the name Sinsonte embroidered on the left of his chest. Just above it a familiar bronze pin.
Catherine
Crane nodded and retrieved a lemonade from the tray, "I appreciate the offer but we I'll be happy with this, Thankyou." He Said to the man before moving away once again.

Drink in hand Crane began to move away towards the doormen. It was good to have an ally about for the mission, Mockingbird perhaps or simply another unknown member of the group.

He retrieved his invitation and held it out slightly as he moved forward to the door, shifting somewhat closer to the fellow songbird.
Aaron
Crane moved towards the group of people slowly filtering into the building. It took a few minutes but eventually he was face to face with the two officers. One held their hand out and looked expectingly.

*"Invitation sir."*

Before Crane had the chance to do anything a commotion broke out behind him. If he turned to look he would see the blue and pink blur of Dreadnought arriving. The vanguard cape came to a halt above the plaza and slowly descended to the ground. Several people who had been waiting to enter immediately rushed to surround her.
Catherine
Crane largely ignored the present commotion simply glancing back for a moment before returning his gaze to the two guards.

He extended his hand towards the guards, invitation visible for them to take.

"Here it is,"

He said to the pair.
Aaron
The officer on the left took the invitation, opening it and reading through it. As he did that the other officer began to pat Crane down. His hand touched the pistol he had hidden and continued to move past without so much as a flinch. Finishing the frisk he stepped back.

*"Clear."*

He moved to rest on his slung weapon as the other officer folded the invitation back up and handed it back to Crane.

*"Alright then, you're good to go. There's a cloak room to your left you can store things if your costume gets a bit heavy for you. Bathroom is on the third floor, bar is just through the door, there is food set up in the garden. Enjoy yourself Crane."*

He reached over to the door handle and pulled it open revealing a room full of people, both capes and civilians. To the left was a man who was clearly the cloak room attendant and to the right there was a temporary bar set up. A flight of stairs stood in the middle of the room and a door could be seen on the far side of the room.
Catherine
Crane nodded politely as they finished the search, tucking the invitation back into his belt.

"Thankyou," He Said quietly to the pair before moving past them into the building. 

Entering the building he moved past the crowds and began to make his way to the garden, takiing note of capes he could see as he moved through. Looking specifically for his target.
Aaron
Crane began to move through the crowd with relative ease. Most non capes were making space so he could easily pass through. As he moved he could see two capes at the bar talking with each other, one was Panpharmacon in her medical outfit and the other a woman in a frog outfit, most likely Leapfrog. They paid no mind to the new cape.

As he moved towards the far door he could see another cape standing on the stairs talking to a civilian. She looked similar to the pictures of Quartermaster Crane has seen but different. This must be her younger sister Utopia. Continuing past Crane was about to step though the doorway but had to pause as a man in blue armour with a shooting star on his chest holding empty glasses came though, Northstar.

Once he passed Crane continued through into a smaller room before finally stepping out into the garden. There were a lot more people out here including at least 2 dozen capes most of which weren't on the confirmed invite list. Most notably a man in what appeared to be some kind of large suit of power armor. The emblem on his shoulder would imply he was Trident. On the far side of the garden there seemed ot be a lot of food laid out free to take as well as a BBQ.
Catherine
The Crimson Cock must be late to the party, or at least hidden away somewhere on the property.

Crane waltzed over to the tables of food and fetched a few pieces to eat, tilting his mask up slightly to place them in his mouth before turning around once again. 

He returned through the garden entering the building once again. He kept his eyes peeled and open for his target and began to move towards the bar.
Aaron
Crane wandered over to the foot and grabbed a few pieces. As he did her spotted a few more capes but none were his target. Swallowing his party snacks he headed back inside and walked towards the bar.

Upon reentering the room he would notice the people had changed a little. Panpharmacon had left the bar and was nowhere to be seen leaving Leapfrog alone. Utopia didn't seem to be on the stairs anymore and was instead standing next to the door talking to a pair of capes dressed as a witch and wizard. Crane didn't know anything about them individually but perhaps they were part of that new team that formed recently called Arcana.
Catherine
Crane sighed slightly, the snacks weren't bad but he had still yet to locate his target.

Upstairs it was, brushing past the crowds he began his gradual ascent up through the floors. At each floor he planned to assess the crowd, looking for notable capes and his target in particular. He made some basic small talk here and there as he moved before ascending to the next floor.

One by one he went until he either found his target or reached the top.
Aaron
Stepping up the stairs Crane would find himself in a room which appeared to have been turned into a dance area. There were so many people here it looked hard to actually walk through but that didn't stop him from noticing several capes in amongst the civilians. Perhaps the most notable was actually the pair of capes who flew above the crowd as they danced, Dreadnought and Panpharmacon.

Allowing his eyes to drop down from two of the most famous capes in New London he could see several more of note. Utopia, Deja Vu, Stoneheart, Scarlet Wrath and most importantly Crimson Fury. His target finally within his sight.
Catherine
Crane hovered over to the side of the room and began to lean against the wall,

For now he simply took a breather, relaxing a tad as he watched and observed the room. Making mental notes on the capes and people.
Aaron
Crane leant up against the wall in, his costume really helping him with the edgy loner look. Most people in the room seemed to pay him no mind, instead carrying on dancing and socialising. As he observed he noticed another cape entering from a nearby door chatting to a man in a well made suit.

The cape wore a mostly white costume with small specks of light blue throughout. It appeared to be quite the padded outfit, the sort of thing you would expect to see someone wearing during winter. She laughed at the man she was speaking to before she approached Crane.

*"Hey I hear you are some up and coming hero right? I have to say I'm loving the costume, it really gives a.. Avian vibe. I'm Cryoblast by the way."*
Catherine
Crane nodded as the new person approached,

"A new up and comer from the slums yes." He said to the woman, "I'm not particularly known at the moment but you know," He motions vaguely, "I try,"

"Cryoblast, Ice powers I take it." He'd say with a bit of a chuckle. "I'm Crane nice to meet you."
Aaron
*"Bingo!"*

She let out a restrained laugh as she played with a small coin shaped piece of metal in her hands.

*"I'm a tinker with a specialisation in cryogenics. It's quite amazing how much use you can get out of making things cold. This though, this is my favourite."*

She flipped the piece of metal into the air, snatching it as it reached the pinnacle of its path. She reached under the cup she was holding and pressed it against the base. A layer of water drops formed on the exterior of the cup as the moisture in the air condensed on contact.

*"It cools your drink to a perfect 3 degrees and you know what's even better? It takes the heat and stores it as electrical energy that can be used to charge your phone or something. Here take one."*

She flipped out another metallic disk towards Crane.
Catherine
Crane looked the drino up and down as if began to instantly cool,

"Wow," He muttered to himself quietly.

"That's actually really cool, I wonder if you could make a version for larger jugs of even medical possibilities too."

Crane paused for a moment with a smile under his mask, "The wonders of tinker tech, it's a shame I can't but we get what we get."

He took the disk from her hand and slipped it into his back pocket, a nifty little gadget.
Aaron
*"So you standing here in the corner for any particular reason or is the dance floor just not your vibe? If that's the case why don't you and excuse the pun go somewhere a little cooler? There's a pretty chill lounge set up up stairs if that's more your thing."*

She quickly finished the rest of her drink, letting out a satisfied sigh.

*"Damn nothing like a nice ice cool drink to refresh you. Anyway what do you say? Wanna go to the lounge?"*
Catherine
Crane shrugged, "I've never really been to these types of things," He said to her with a bit of an awkward chuckle. "Could never really afford them before, but look where invitations can get you."

He nodded to her next question, "No harm in going to the lounge for a bit, lead the way."
Aaron
Cryoblast smiled, clearly happy with Cranes response. Placing her glass down on a nearby table she motioned for him to follow her through the dancing crowd. She eventually lead him to the central staircase and moved up to the next floor. Almost immediately Crane could feel the different atmosphere. People sat relaxing and having casual conversations. A group of people in the far side of the room seemed ot be waiting for what appeared to be the bathroom whilst a pair of civilians looked out a window as the spoke. Cryoblast sat down on a nearby couch and motioned for Crane to join her.

*"So was just the invite that brought you here or was there something else?"*
Catherine
Crane followed as she led him through the building and crowds. Before long he found himself at the relaxed seating arrangements she had briefly mentioned earlier.

He took a seat and turned towards her, "It was a Motivation certainly but I do have my own reasons." He paused for a second before speaking again, "It would be a lie if I said I didn't want to check out my competition." He said to her with a chuckle.
Aaron
She nodded along as Crane responded ot her questions.

*"Yeah can't really blame you for that. Its good to know who's who especially when you're new. I'm basically doing the same myself to be totally honest. Just a shame the guy I was hoping to see isn't here."*

As she finished her sentence she turned towards the sound of an opening door as a huge seven foot woman stepped out from the bathrooms, Stoneheart. Despite their dramatic appearance Cryoblast seemed disinterested and soon turned back to Crane.

*"So tell me more about you, whats with the whole bird get up. Are you a changer? Perhaps a bird controlling master?"*
Catherine
Crane looks towards her,

"Oh that's a shame, who were you waiting for?"

He paused for a brief period awaiting her response before continuing himself.

"As for my power, I'm a thinker. I can receive information from birds. I wouldn't call it communication per say but if I'm looking for information regarding an event I can channel the birds memories of anything they've seen."

I sigh, "It's only really useful to gather information or scout places out but I try to train my body so I'll be okay if it comes to an actual fight."
Aaron
*"Another tinker like me only a lot hotter. They specialise in fire tech."*

She let out a sigh before shrugging.

*"Eh oh well, he is a bit of a twat anyway. You're much more interesting. Being able to gather information like that especially in this city is really useful. Are you able to see anything they've ever seen or is it only recent memories?"*

She seem genuinely intrigued at the mechanics of Crane's 'power'. She came across as a bit of a power geek, the sort who knew more about other capes than most of those capes knew about themselves.
Catherine
"Well I'm glad you think I'm interesting at least," Crane said to her with a chuckle

I sighed slightly as she asked about the more in depth parts of my power, "Well..." I paused for a moment. "It's not as good as it might sound, I haven't tested the time limits but the issue is I have to watch back the memories in real time."

I paused again. "So sure I could pick a time and date of memories to view but if I'm off by a bit I need to spend all that time waiting to find what I need. It's really... Inconvenient." I chuckled slightly, "Sorry I guess that wasn't your question, the most I've tried is a few days back but I don't know what the limit is."
Aaron
*"Well every power has its ups and downs I guess. I take it you haven't had your powers for long, as time goes on you'll find new ways to use it I'm sure. Nice neat tricks that really allow you to make the most of what you've got."*

As she spoke Crane could see Dreadnought and Panpharmacon floated up through the stairs before heading over to a free couch. A short distance behind them the familiar red costumed Crimson Fury followed them up before heading over to wait in the queue for the bathroom.
Catherine
"Practice makes perfect after all," Grunt said with a slight chuckle, a smile hidden under his mask. "It'll take time without a doubt, but I hope I'll be able to make a name for myself. Even if it's just as a scout."

My head turnt, glancing towards the newly arriving heroes. "Looks like we've got some more company," He stated to Cryoblast before turning back to her, "You heard anything fun about your fellow heroes recently?"
Aaron
*"Fun? Not really, if anything things have been rather dull if I'm being honest. Guess everyone is just prepping for the anniversary of Gold Morning. Obviously there's the whole Dreadnought Panpharmacon thing going on but that's not exactly recent. Apparently some hero going by the name of Red Talon is on trial for the murder of some drug dealer in Chinatown. Why did you have anyone in particular you were wondering about?"*

As she spoke she reached into her bag and pulled out a Diet ~~Coke~~Cola placing another small disk on the bottom of it causing water to condense up the side of the can. Pulling the tab to open it she took a quick swig before continuing to speak.

*"I don't blame you for being curious after all I was most curious about who you were considering I'd never heard of you until now."*
Catherine
Crane's head slowly turned towards her, "Huh, *What?*" He let out an awkward chuckle. "I must've missed that Red Talon news but I mean... With a name like *Red Talon* We can't be too surprised."

Crane gradually glanced around the room as he spoke with Cryoblast. "Hmm, I'm not sure" He'd say to her, motioning to the surrounding room. "What about the people in here? What's his name.. The guy in red?" Crane asked questioningly vaguely pointing towards Crimson Cock's direction.

"And with any hope, you'll be hearing more of me in time." Crane exclaimed, followed by some finger guns towards her.
Aaron
Cryoblast turned to look at the man in question, she seemed to linger on him for a while before turning back to crane.

*"Oh that's Crimson Fury, he and his sister have a dynamic duo thing going on. He makes a big show in front of villains whilst glowing all red and then his sister swoops in from fuck knows where and takes them out. Can't deny they do some good work, just the other week they sent this kid villain to the Tower who had been starting his own drug operation. During the trial he revealed his fucking identity! Can you believe that?"*

She laughed before taking another swig of her drink. She turned to look back at Crimson Fury as she leant back into the chair. The red costumed cape took another step closer to the bathroom.

*"Anyway turns out he's the kid of some big shot CEO. Dumb kid for sure."*

She seemed to catch the finger guns and chuckled. Raising her free hand she returned the gesture.

*"Well I hope so."*
Catherine
Crane listened carefully for a few moments before gazing across the room towards Crimson Fury in the bathroom queue. He paused for a moment before inhaling with an audible *Wince*.

"*Yikes...*" Crane exlaimed plainly. "*So..* Not only is he basically a big red warning light who lets his sister do all the work" He hesitated for a moment, "Without a doubt he's gonna have a tough time putting his identity out there and the ceo thing?! He's practically asking for a target on his back."

Crane brang his hand up, face palming at it all. "I know its improper to judge but he may need to consider hanging up his costume. He'll have a tough life ahead of him as a hero."
Aaron
*"Now I wouldn't say that. The reason it works so well is because if they stop focusing entirely on him he utterly destroys them. Considering they often don't even see his sister they tend to focus on the threat right in front of them."*

As she spoke a beep could be heard coming from her arm. She raised it in front of her face and pressed a small button hidden in her glove. As soon as she did a holographic display appeared.

*"Ah well it turns out he's just arrived. I'm gonna go down and greet my fiery friend but be sure to say by before you go!"*

She jumped up from the seat and quickly moved towards the stairs turning to head down them.
Catherine
Crane chuckled in response to her comment, "I suppose it's not the worst tactic when you put it like that, but none the less its certainly not a method I would personally want to use."

I nodded and gave a wave goodbye, "I'll be sure to come say hello before I head out. Have a good day." I smiled as she got up and beforel ong I was sitting alone once again in the room.

I stood from my chair and made my way to the side of the room, closest to the staircase, and waited for a short while. I watched Crimson Fury as I planned to follow him after he exited the bathroom, with any luck I could seclude him once again later in the party.
Aaron
Moving over to the side of the room Crane leant against the wallk next to a window giving him a clear view of both the line to the bathroom and the outside area where he had entered the party a short while ago. He would have looked quite anti social were it not for his new costume giving him the mysterious brooding stranger vibe.

As Crane stood there waiting the queue for the bathroom came and went and Crimson Fury walked back towards the stairs. He paused at the top, looking around the room before moving down, slowly disappearing from view.
Catherine
Crane watched as Crimson Fury descended the stairs, and he waited a moemnt before calmly following the route downwards. As he descended into the lower floor he quietly jogged up to Crimson Fury before giving him a tap on the back.

"Crimson Fury right?" He Said with a smile, "My friend Cryoblast was just telling me all about you. How would you like to go somewhere quiet and chat for a bit? I've heard the view from the tower is quite nice."
Aaron
*"Huh?"*

Crimson Fury turned to look at Crane. His face was mostly concealed under a visor but his mouth was still visible, the slight movement of his lips betraying they surprise he was supressing.

*"She did, did she? Well you have me at a disadvantage then because I'm sorry to so but I've got no idea who you are. Anyway a chat would be good. It's always helpful to learn about other up and coming capes. You know what they say, it's not what you know, it's who you know!"*

His hand moved up to the side of his head where he tapped a button on his visor.

*"Just gonna talk to this new cape. I'll be in the tower if you need me."*

He tapped the side of his visor once again before smirking.

*"Let's go, the tower will give us some good views so I'll be able to point out some trouble spots I've found."*

He turned and began to walk through the crowded building heading towards the ground floor entrance to the tower.
Catherine
Crane smiled, he'd be even more surprised in a little while for sure. It made him feel a little bad seeing that he wasn't a total prick but what could he do? Jobs a job after all. 

Crane chuckled slightly, "I didn't say I was a new cape*!*" He smirked, "For all you know I could just be really stealthy and that's why you don't know me."

With a smile Crane followed Crimson Fury step by step. His little radio communication might be an issue but as long as he died before he activated it there wasn't a thing to worry about.
Aaron
*"Well you're either the highest rated stranger around or a new cape. That being said you must have made an impact if you were invited here."*

He weaved through the crowd heading down another flight of stairs until both capes were back on the ground floor in amongst the crowd. Walking through the group you soon come to a door. Crimson Fury reached down opening the door, as he did another cape seemed to be heading down the tower stairs pausing as he looked at Crane. He wore a visor so his eyes weren't visible but it felt as though he was staring.

His costume was comprised of several yellow armour plates on top of a white bodysuit. On his chest a large eye was depicted but there was a clock where the pupil should have been. This was the Vanguard Cape Deja Vu.

*"Oh excuse us."*

Crimson Fury stepped to the side and allowed him to pass.
Catherine
Crane released a stifled chuckle at Crimson Fury's comment. "I do what I can, hey maybe it's not as much as some other capes but it's better than nothing. " He said calmly, a smile spread across his face.

He took a step backwards as Deja Vu appeared from the door and gave him a small bow. "Have a good evening *Deja Vu*, I would just **Love** To speak to you later if you get a chance." Crane exclaimed with a nice, wide smile mounted upon his face. 

His eyes followed him, allowing him to leave without issue. And with any luck he would do just that. Leave without causing any issues.
Aaron
Deja Vu looked at crane for a few moments before moving through the door without comment. Fury just looked confused as he left, he turned towards Crane.

*"Well that was a little strange, never seen him act like that before. Usually he's a bit more chatty. Eh oh well quick up here, then I can explain the cities layout properly."*

He turned away from Crane and began to bound up the stairs, taking two steps at a time as he ascended higher and higher.
Catherine
Crane shrugged in response, "Maybe I came off too strong?" He'd say with a chuckle, "I'm a bit of a fan from what I'd seen about him what can I say?" He chuckled slight and smiled, looking up towards Crimson Fury, "Whatever it is I hope they can chill out upstairs or something, we all want to enjoy the night after all."

He continued moving upstairs calmly, step by step he followed Crimson Fury to the top. As they reached the tip of the tower Crane waited just a moment, his hand on his waist, just a moment to relax and for the movement of Crimson to stop as he with any luck admired the view. And then in one sweet moment his hand gripped his pistol firmly, aimed the barrel in silence and finally. Shot him in the head. The bullet aimed to kill him cleanly, avoiding windows.
Aaron
*"Yeah maybe."*

The two capes climbed up the tower reaching the top without any issue. Once on the top floor Crimson Fury pointed out of one of the windows indicating a series of apartments by the waterfront.

*"So tha-"*

There was a snap in the air as Crane pulled the trigger. In a fraction of a second so much happened. A hole formed in the back of Fury's head as the bullet entered, but at that instant his entire body glowed red as a crimson energy seemed layer itself over him. His power might have activated but his body collapsed to the ground. As he lay there blood began to pool and his body clearly lacked control.
Catherine
Crane swallowed heavily, this wasn't ideal by any means but he had to try and finish him off somehow. He would likely die in time but with healers about there was no good in risking it. 

Crane had one hope, that this shitty barrier simply stopped impacts. He placed a hand either side of Crimson Fury's head and tried to spin it like a beyblade. Some powers had flaws like these and Crane hoped his was one of them, they may stop impacts and attacks but a simple non forceful touch, some powers let that through.

It hadn't been any more than a minute, 30 seconds even. He had time and this would get done. One way or another.
Aaron
Reaching down and grasping either side of the hero's head Crane could see the mans eyes faintly through the visor. They were looking right at Cranes eyes conveying a single thought.

'Why?'

Crane's hands tingled as the held the crimson energy, it felt as though he was trying to force two similar magnetic poles together. Still it was enough to get a grip and with a twist and a crunch the energy faded and his body went limp. For a moment the night was quiet as the world stood still.
Catherine
Crane winced both physically and mentally as his hands grasped each side of his head, his eyes glanced down and mouth opened, returning a simple message.

"I'm sorry, sleep well."

With that he had to move and quick. Crane rushed back down the stairs, fast but not *Too* Fast and moved his way to the crowds. He had to find Sinsonte and quick.
Aaron
Crimson Fury's body lay still as his assassin rushed down the stairs, slowing as he approached the door leading back into the crowded room. Opening it and stepping through the sudden change of atmosphere was almost shocking. The eerie silence of the tower post murder had been replaced with the sound of casual conversation with a musical background.

Immediately cranes eyes were drawn to the familiar figure of Deja Vu talking with Dreadnought and Panpharmacon. His head clearly turning to look at Crane as he re-entered the room. He didn't do anything else though and Crane was able to move through the Gala undisturbed. About halfway back to the entrance where he had seen Sinsonte earlier a sudden shout interrupted the music.

*"WHERE IS HE? WHERE IS MY BROTHER?"*
Catherine
Crane did not turn, he did not look back nor did he even acknowledge the shout coming from the scarlet bitch. He couldn't afford to linger and sit about as the enraged cape was more likely than not trying to hunt him down. 

Deja Vu alone was enough of a pain for Crane to want to rush out of here let alone the pair of them. He tucked his head downwards and slipped through the crowds towards Sinsonte. He moved fast but not *Too* Fast, a hasty speed which wouldn't cast any suspicion upon him.

He needed a diversion, plain and simple. Sinsonte was the one who could pull it off.

*"Tower. Cause a scene."* 

A simple phrase, a simple instruction. He just needed to get to her and say it then her role would take the stage.
Aaron
Seeing the shouting cape Deja Vu immediately approached her, holding them by their arms as he spoke to her. A few moments passed before he pointed in the direction of the tower and began to take her.

All the while Crane didn't stop moving back towards the entrance of the Gala where he had last seen Sinsonte. He found the man where he had been the last time, standing guard at the door with another guard seemingly paying no attention to the shouting inside the building.
Catherine
Crane ignored the commotion commencing a ways behind him and simply moved towards Sinsonte. 

*"Tower, cause a scene, I'm out"* He uttered quietly, and then he began to walk. Away from the shouting, away from the building. Straight to the nearest alleyway he could find and from there it would be to one of the Songbird's many secret entrances.

He'd have to return to the others to report on the situation after all, and most importantly receive payment.
Aaron
The man simple smiled before following Crane a short distance before ducking into a side street. He leant up against the wall, raising a finger to motion silence towards Crane. His whole body seemed to shift, clothing turning a shimmering bronze plate as Excalibur stood in where Sinsonte once was. Quickly turning, his cape bellowed behind him as he ran towards the Gala.

As Crane gained more and more distance he was unable to see but he could hear shouts of alarm and distress. Cleary his ally was doing good work as the voices became more and more distant.
Catherine
A grin flashed across Crane's face as he saw his colleague begin to move into position. Each power in this city had a use and theirs' was about to excel in but a few moments. Crane dusted of his cloak as a touch of smugness embered within him, It wasn't perhaps as clean as he had wished but it was a step above him dead.

He continued his walk through streets, his face graduating from a brisk walk to a sprint as he left the view of any passerbys. His route was simple and clear, one of the many hidden Songbird enterances within the city, once he made it there he would be home free.
Aaron
It didn't take long for the Crane to find a hidden entrance to the Songbirds tunnel system. Marked only by a small innocuous scratch, anyone else would pass by without a second thought. As crane approached though the brick that bore the mark split apart revealing a hand scanner. He was home free. At that moment his phone vibrated in his pocket. If he took it out he would see the following message.

'*Contract Complete. £10,000 transferred to your account.*'