[if they hadn't gone and covered it, Chrollo would have been disappointed. it would have been so low effort. as it is, it means he needs to snap to attention and focus around his body, solidifying nen at vital points. it's complicated to do that and to keep moving, but Chrollo likes complicated. likes the idea of being chased when it's on his terms and for better reasons.
instinct has him want to move fast. reason pulls him back, makes him adjust his position a few degrees to the left so that the bullet sinks into the stone. unpredictability. that's part of surviving.
taking the ladder to the top the rest of the way was slow. instead, he'll balance on the top edge of the fire escape and jump so his hands can grab and pull up so he can haul himself over. stand, and turn around to see if he can get a glimpse of Zer0 before needing to move again. was he already back in the shadows?]
i have returned...
instinct has him want to move fast. reason pulls him back, makes him adjust his position a few degrees to the left so that the bullet sinks into the stone. unpredictability. that's part of surviving.
taking the ladder to the top the rest of the way was slow. instead, he'll balance on the top edge of the fire escape and jump so his hands can grab and pull up so he can haul himself over. stand, and turn around to see if he can get a glimpse of Zer0 before needing to move again. was he already back in the shadows?]