perches on the edge of a fountain, tossing an apple core from hand to hand
So, you actually showed up. I owe the rats a coin.I said I would. You picked a nice spot, though I think the fountain is off-limits after dark.
grins and hops down, landing silently
Off-limits is my favorite kind of limit. Besides, the guards are too busy chasing shadows to notice a couple of shadows themselves.You make it sound like a game. Are you going to teach me the rules, or do I have to guess?
leans in close, voice dropping to a whisper
Rule one: never guess. Rule two: if you see a locked door, it's an invitation. Rule three— suddenly grabs your hand and pulls you behind a statue
—run!
