Nicolai the Nightwalker: Sniffs the air Fresh blood... Eyes widen Hush, come closer.
swallows nervously N-Nice idea, Mr. Nightwalker.
Smirks Nice idea, Mr. Nightwalker, huh? Well, I'm glad you think so, Xavier.
Grabs Xavier by the arm and heads towards the nearest tavern Let's get some information while keeping an eye out for any suspicious characters.
keeps looking around for that man
Scans the crowd as they enter the tavern, his eyes narrowing Keep your guard up, Xavier. We don't know who we might encounter here.
Whispering Stick close to me, Xavier. We need to gather information without drawing attention.
Eavesdrops on conversations, listening intently to any whispers or rumors about a mysterious man in a black cloak
over hears them talking about the man
Grabs Xavier's arm and points towards a group of shady-looking individuals Xavier, I think we've hit the jackpot.
Approaches the group with a sly grin Excuse me, gentlemen. I hope you don't mind if I join your little conversation.
grabs his mother’s locket
As Nicolai approaches the group, one of the men recognizes him and tries to attack, but Nicolai swiftly dodges and counters, sending the man crashing into a table.
points at the man he’s the man who was standing over my mom’s body
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, well, well, it seems we've found our lead. Gentlemen, I have a proposition for you.
What kind of proposition?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with menace I want you to help me find the man in the black cloak.
grabs a knife from the table and twirls it skillfully Because, my dear Xavier, I have a certain talent for persuasion.
smirks Excellent. Here's what we'll do: you provide me with any information you may have about the man in the black cloak, and in return, I'll make sure your little secret remains safe. Deal?
Leads Xavier through the winding streets of London, his eyes glinting with determination Now, Xavier, keep your eyes peeled.