Kit stared off into nothing as he finished his beer, thinking not of his surroundings or how vile his drink was, but of the words of Shentavo and of Seni. It was rare to see Kit so still or so silent. What they had said shocked him, but he mostly felt fear.<span style="font-style: italic">What the hell could they do against someone who could predict their actions?</span>Kit shivered. And the plan.<span style="font-style: italic">A direct assault against the Empress.</span>Kit wasnâ€™t good at open attacks, preferring to move through the shadows, fighting with words and whispers, not fists or guns. He didnâ€™t know how useful he would be in this fight, nor if they should go through with it at all.<span style="font-style: italic">How many lives would be lost? </span>And they werenâ€™t certain they could win. Kit didnâ€™t like fighting, but he would if it meant a sure win. The uncertainty left a queasy feeling in his stomach, a sensation that wouldnâ€™t go away no matter how much cheap beer he drank.<br/><br/>He decided to distract himself. He set the empty bottle on an empty chair, and looked around for something interesting. He spotted them by the bar. Shard was talking to one of the new members, a man who looked very dangerous. They seemed to be talking. He was hesitant to approach, because, honestly, Shard spooked him a little, and the man looked like he could take Kit out with one hand. Kit looked around again, but they were the only interesting thing in the room, and he didnâ€™t feel like leaving just yet. So he made his way closer, hoping to eavesdrop, or at least get a closer look at the fellow.<br/><br/>He picked up snatches of conversation; it sounded like they were talking politics. Kit wrinkled his nose.<span style="font-style: italic">How boring.</span>He moved a little closer, but stopped, startled. Kit had finally moved close enough to get a good look at the manâ€™s face, and he realised that the guy was blind.<span style="font-style: italic">The hellâ€¦? Who let a blind person join a resistance group? Did he have some sort of power that let him see?</span>Now Kit was really curious, overriding his initial worry about these two being dangerous. He decided to test how well this man could see without the use of his eyes.<br/><br/>He kept his regular form, but changed his posture and his walk, so that his hips swayed more, and his steps were lighter. He walked right in between the two, interrupting what looked to be a serious conversation, not caring how rude he was being. He first winked at Shard playfully, and then turned to the strange man. He placed and elbow on the counter, and then leaned on his arm. With the other, he gestured flamboyantly.<br/><br/>â€œWell, hello, darling,â€ he said, in a womanâ€™s velvety voice that was completely at odds with his appearance, â€œWhat brings you here to a place like this?â€