ThugsThe sound of his own footsteps were the only thing Jason heard as he walked though a poorly lit sidestreet. As he trudged down the narrow road, he scanned the area for any possible signs of a threat. In the distance, he saw a massive metal trash bin, the kind you empty your trash in once or twice a week so that it can be shipped off to a wasteland. If anything, that would be where someone could jump him from.
Normally, the 45 year old Jason wouldn't take a route like this home, but today was special. His daughter had called him earlier, asking him to come home. Apparently it was an emergency. Despite the fact that he had a full time job, he had no car to speak of. Naturally, this meant that he had to walk home from work. Even though work was only a few blocks away, he normally took the longest route possible, going in what was basically a huge loop to reach his workplace. It turned his three block commute into an eight block one.
Not today.
The man looked up, smiling as he saw his daughter's bedroom light turned on in the distance just beyond the road. This was the last stretch before he finally got home safe. He walked slowly, making sure he was absolutely aware of his surroundings at all times and most importantly, confident. His back was straight and each stride he took carried with it a confidence that could only be attained through years of being alive in this city. Just as he passed the trashcan, he heard a voice call out to him.
"Where are you going old man?"
Two girls sat on top of the metal trash disposal. The one in the suit was the one who called out to him, while the one in the dress simply flashed him a sadistic grin, only amplified by the shadows cast by the street light at the end of the road.
Oh god, he thought, looking at the two with a horrified expression.
Why did they send those two!?"Please, I don't know what you want but-"
The girl in the dress giggled. "Don't worry Jason, your not in too much trouble."
"She's lying you know, that good cop thing?" the one in the suit added, "Your not leaving here alive."