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It had been some time since his last patrol. He was still getting the hang of things, and, truth be told, looking for trouble was not a pastime that he enjoyed all that much. He sat now, in the park, sipping at one of his own, personally made drinks. There were advantages to working in a coffee shop.

He ran one pale-skinned hand through his dark mass of hair. The silken locks falling quickly through his fingers and falling against his leather covered shoulders. It was cooler today, and the leather coat helped to keep the bite of if the air. This was one of his favorite seasons, he only wished it would last longer.

He had been out here for hours already. Watching the people come and go. He had heard about the kidnappings, the disappearances. It had had him worried. People did not just go missing in Destiny City. If someone was missing, someone that he knew to be on the side of order, it had to be the work of Chaos. Though this time was odd, so many more had gone missing. So many that he did not know, or only assumed didn't have ties to either side.
What had happened?

He looked up, seeing a young man walking through his area of the park. This one seemed down, or perhaps he was a lot like himself and just lost in thought. But as Gabriel looked at this boy, he shook his head. No, something troubles this one. the way he moves, the cautiousness of his steps. Something had him spooked, and that was never a good sign.

Gabriel rose from his seat on a nearby bench, he drawing his coat up closer around his ears. He looked like your normal college kid, sipping coffee, carrying books, but he watched the other close, hoping that he would not need to be the one to make the first move.

The intent stare had Gabriel on edge. It was not a normal thing for humans to meet another's eyes so firmly. It was a well known reflex to lower you gaze once spotted, and this man did not do so. This was one moment that he hated knowing more about humans than most people. There were so few reasons for such eye contact, and the better of the options were less likely than the worse.

Gabriel had a moment to think of what to do next. He could force the other to interact, or he could take his chances. The calculations flashed in his eyes as he took in the other bit by bit. Lost in thought, silent yet attentive demeanor, piercing eyes, ridgid stance, this boy was not a threat, he was a deer in the headlights.

The slightest smirk danced on the young man's lips, he walling with a bit more haste as he passed by Ian, the corner of his coat and a brush of hip gently nudging the boy in a way that it seemed an accident. It was one of the more subtle ways of attracting attention, but also the best way to gauge a person's personality through reaction.

He did not halt in his step, but rather slowed them until the other matched his pace. His voice was low, careful a he spoke. "It doesn't do to linger, your body grows cold and numb and then you cannot move as fast when it is needed." He knew afew things about the body, it was best to keep warm, it saved you from sore muscles later on.

He was not certain of this other, but he had noted the look the boy had given his attire. Had he recognized it? He couldn't sense anything off the other, but even be had to admit he had not gotten the hang of reading energy just yet. "Tag along if you want, I was thinking of taking things inside. Seems there isn't much action to be had tonight. Nothing but romantic couples and wandering dog walkers" he smirked as he rolled his eyes in a bemused manner.

He took note that the other had said powered, perhaps his senses were still off, he could not read the difference and that had him worried. He shook his head, breathing deep as he let that minor thought escape his mind. It mattered not, this one was an ally, or so it seemed. "I do not think we would go where there are others. There is a covered canopy not far off. Though it is silent now, I have a feeling that this have been abit too quiet. There is a heaviness in the air, and I feel ill at ease."

He turned toward the large, white structure in the distance, he motioning with his head to the other. "Follow or meet me there. You can see the whole of Tyr park from that location. It is also off the beaten path. Might need to scare afew couples out if it though." He winked playfully, his pale eyes catching the light. He was mischievous, but it was all in good fun.

"Five minutes, be there or be square" He took off, taking the left side of the park add his route. He would survey the area on foot first before resigning himself one more to watching the romantic twits wander by.

At first Gabriel was not certain if he should be amused or insulted by the other's words. Was he new? New enough! That did not automatically make him naive. He had read many an account of strange goings on at gatherings and the like. It always seemed as if someone, or someones got in the way. Chaos, all of it, and that alone kept him on edge as he moved through the park.

Unlike the other, he did not bother with the notion of powering down. In his coat he looked normal enough, but as he noted the swaying of dark shadows in the distance, Gabriel, no Nirvana, tossed aside the leather covering and made haste in the direction of the gazebo.

There were fallen couples along his path, each of hand in hand. It was a chilling sight, as if the creature's had drained them even as they found comfort in eachothers arms. Nirvana might have been abit bitter about love, or at least cynical, but to see the happiness of others tossed aside like a garbage bag, was more than he could handle.

With an agile leap he cleared the distance between himself and the pale, white, fencing of the structure. He perched there, not so unlike a bat, and watched the growing darkness before him. "Daring, I will give you that. Had you not moved I think we would have missed you"

His pale, blue, eyes flashed in the direction of his comrade. It was not always the best thing to give away ones faults, and he sure as hell was not about to let this youma know that he had little to no magic of his own.

He tossed his hang out to one side, the golden chain and shining pocket watch appearing from his fingertips, only to slow down between his fingers like a serpent. He grinned to the other "This will be little to no challenge for the two of us." Provided this single youma did not have some friends, or abilities that they didn't know of.

His hand went, but for only a minute, to his arm. The sensory memory of his first battle wound making it throb. He cursed himself under his breath before turning hid eyes to the creature before them, surprisedo to see that it had vanished. "Damn! Track it! It couldn't have gone too far!"

He moved to the location that the offensive creature had been, using hid long legs and agile firm to climb the gazebo and look out over the area.

Nirvana could only blink, as the other came to join him in the same location. He needs eyes on the ground as well, but he supposed a second set in the air was just as well.

He Let his eyes dart around the area, trying to pick up on any sudden movement. Not seeing any at first, he turned to face the other direction, looking up toward the water and the trees nearby.

It was then that he noticed another couple near the lake, the darkness of chaos around them. He cursed and made motion to Chaldene to follow him as he leaped from the gazebo to the ground and took off the short distance it would take to close on the creature. "Stun it! I will take to the trees and attack from above!"

He did not wait to see if the other understood the orders, rather he did as he had said. He reached the edge of the trees, leaping into the branches and darting closer to the beast before him. He wanted to get to it before it fully drained the couple. Hopefully he could do so in time.