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# Random jolt of noire inspiration
Rain. Screaming. The sirens of a police car. Gunshots. More screaming. More gunfire.
"Guess that's my mark."
Smoke, the dying breath of a cigarette. Soon to be doused in a puddle of sky-borne misery.
Click. Creak of a of a wooden door. Slow, relaxed inhale.
Hurried footsteps. The hissing of a hydraulic door. A car engine revving up. Squealing tires. Sirens giving chase.
Only rain remains. Near silence.
"I wish they'd be more careful."
Slow, relaxed exhale.
"This is the third time this week."
A second figure appears from behind the door.
"Are you sure about this?"
An ear piercing buzz and a violet arc. Sparks. Puff of smoke. A new life to shorten another. Sharp inhale. Relaxed exhale. More smoke.
"No"
Relaxed but firm steps.
A cloaked figure walks away from the door, leaving the other behind.
"But what choice do I have?"
Another puff of smoke.