The weather had been oppressive, not that the heat bothered her, but the humidity created a miserable atmosphere, though the thunder and lightning brought a certain pleasantness to the evening. Valdis hadn’t been to the Metal Sector for some time, and with it quiet but for the storm, tonight was a good a night as any to patrol on her own. The thunder shook the ground and the rain fell light and quick, plastering her hair to her shoulders and back. Not that she really cared right now, though she might regret being soaked later. Revelations sat on her hip as usual, its hilt wrapped so the flashing gem couldn’t be seen, nothing to draw too much attention despite the common sight of the blade. A familiar, but unwelcome, essence hovered nearby and Valdis instantly went on alert, tearing the cloth away from her sword, letting the glow and the red pulse light up the darkness.