Night Owls

Jerry glanced down at the photograph in his hand, then back up again at the woman sitting alone at the back of the cafe.

"Well, I'll be," Jerry muttered to himself, before starting towards the table. He only hesitated a moment before approaching. "Excuse me, you wouldn't happen to be Susan Lanai, would you?"

All at once a blinding light coursed through the space. Jerry and the woman froze. And then a creature appeared, seemingly from the air itself.

"Yes. Yes, I am," the woman said, eyes wide, as the creature approached. "It's too late now," Jerry said, grimly, hands tightening around his concealed blade, which tingled with warm magic. He flashed her a quick smile. "Nice to meet you," he said, before lunging.