Damian sat perched on the railing of his apartment balcony, legs dangling over the edge of a twenty-story building, as he stuffed the rest of his candy bar into his mouth in one big bite. .Let me paint a picture for you... He thought idly as he silently looked out over the vast expanse of the city, a city made of smoke and mirrors. The Edge skyline, no matter the time of day, was always an impressive sight. to see, but at night it was simply incredible. From where Damian sat, he could see everything, a seemingly endless spread of neat, artificial surfaces, all structured and organized. Tall white skyscrapers rose skyward amid vibrant neon lights. Advertisements and signs dotted the various levels of the various buildings, displaying their displays and bright colors as a sleek monorail made its way through the city that never slept like a silent predator. Bright lights shone on every block and in the streetlights, making the Edge feel like an ever-bustling metropolis, big enough to feel like a world unto itself. A city that was once alive, as gritty and dangerous as it was. He was pulsing with life and free, but now...now he is spotless and "safe." Humanity is slowly erased and replaced by order. Where there once was freedom, now there is control. A wave of resentment washed over him, and in a childish instant he dropped the remains of the packaging onto the street below. He watched it twist and turn as it slowly descended, knowing that his little act of defiance was nothing in the long run. Either the city would clean it up or the pedestrians would, but it still gave him a little happiness even if it wouldn't change... nothing. Clicking his tongue in annoyance, he ran a h...... in the middle of a paper.. ... panicked, he raised his arms to try to shield his face from the shrapnel. He didn't slow down when he reached the door, but he slammed into it, tripping as he tried to catch himself before running upwards. stairs, taking two or three at a time. The officers followed, some stopping to fire a few more shots while others charged from behind. The adrenaline was starting to kick in, giving him an extra boost of speed, as he tried to gain more distance between them. He circled around another flight, focusing on reaching the roof access door when he saw the sign. He storms through the door, hearing it bounce off the concrete wall behind him and into the cool night. He continued to run, trying to look around in the dark to find the nearest roof, as he neared the edge. Once reached, he took off with his dominant leg and jumped to the next roof..