Bloogle watched as the fat man waddled quickly down the street, spluttering and groaning as he went. Bloogle turned aside and talked with the merchants, sizing up their wares, and, without realising, judging which of them would be easiest to rob.
You gave up this life. This is your chance for a new beginning.
Bloogle turned away from the merchants and saw a group of children in one of the dark side alleys. Bloogle saw the cold, hard glint of steel in their hands, rivaled only by the glint of their eyes. They were afraid, but that was the only way to live on the city streets. In fear.
Bloogle saw an old man turn down the alleys. For a moment Bloogle stood still, watching, leaving the man to his fate. But then his feet moved for him, propelling him towards the alley.
And I thought I had left the shadows behind?