Prolouge

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I checked my watch, it was already 4:30. I once more took a look at the counter. The white haired man was still standing there, talking to the shopkeeper. It seemed he was never going to leave, but he did.
And I followed him outside, man it was cold! The heater inside the shop misinformed me about the weather. It would snow, the sky is not good at hiding things. I put my hands into the pockets to keep them from freezing. He was crossing the street now. He turned to look at me. I pulled my hoodie and walked on. I could see him from the corner of my eyes, his wrinkled skin, pale white. I could feel his eyes on me. And I could see the way his lips curved slightly...as if in a smile. A strange familiar smile.

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