The doppelganger swiveled its head, looking for a way around Gio that wouldn't involve combat.
The alley was small, existing only because there were building laws that forced them to be a certain distance apart.
There were a few feet of space on each side of him that it could move through, but that didn't mean avoiding confrontation.
His sword was long enough, covering over half the space easily.
He had ranged capabilities, so even without the sword, he could attack.
The only option was to be as fast as possible.
'This is a matter of utmost importance. I must report this.'
Even if it was killed for its failure, it had to report the existence of humans who knew their plans and disguises.
Escape was not a hope, but a necessary outcome.
The doppelganger primed itself, lowering its body.
It now understood that battle was not the answer this time around.
