A hooded figure lurked in the shadows, a cloak swallowing up their small form. At the sound of Blaster's approach, however, the phantom reached up with slender, blood-red digits and tugged the the hood aside. Gatekeeper's optics locked on Blaster, a sense of recognition flashing across his faceplates. It was quickly replaced with curiosity, but something was holding Gatekeeper back. Instead of approaching, he took a step back as if to melt back into the shadows.
Blaster felt a chill roll up his spinal struts like cold, sharp claws. He hummed a little, shivering, looking about. Usually, he would know when he was being watched, but this time it was like optics in the shadows. “Hello? Anyone in here?”









