Chapter 6: Something to go on?

                                    

                                          


                          


                          


                          
Rin was on top of the police station roof, squatting down like usual and crawling towards the edge of the building. She stuck the top of her feet against the ledge and leaned her upper body over it to peer into the window upside down. Her green ribbon that held her bun up, dangled behind her and glossed from the moon's rays. Her thin slits examined the interior through the pane, her eyes shone through the shade that covered her face and hid most of her features.
                          


                          
There were several people roaming about inside, most likely on night duty so her eyes looked off to the side at the interior and spotted something on the ceiling. It was a vent, when she saw that, an idea came to mind. Quickly, she rose herself back up and crawled her way back to the roof by pushing up with her hands. The vents... Naturally, any burglar, or someone who would break in, and if they're skilled enough, they would take the ventilation system. It's best to avoid sneaking through them, most likely there will be radars or cameras inside those vents to point out the break-in culprits. she pondered and stood there on both legs, staring in the space before her. 
                          


                          
When she turned her head, behind her was a small building with a stairwell that went into the station. When she kneeled down, her slits stared at the knob and noticed that it was locked. I have nothing to pick this lock with. the disappointment made her eyes close and shake her head. As much as I hate it, I'll have to stick with plan B... Dreading the thought, Rin pressed the small button below her palm with a clench of her fist and extended those metallic talons. Using her claws, she swiped her fist upward and sliced off the nob. If her claws could take down a monster-- then who's to say they can't cut through weaker metal?
                          


                          
Before it hit the ground, she quickly caught it in her hand and silently placed it on the surface against the wall. Inside the hole the knob left, one hand reached in and her other hand jiggled it until it fell to the floor; a clunk echoed from behind the door. It signaled that the door was free to open and she had to hurry, in case someone heard the sound. 
                          


                          
There was a staircase in the small, square building, spiraling down against the sides and corners of the interior. Black, metal railing went down and around with it, to prevent any chances of someone falling from the sides. Walking up to the gray stoned steps, the feline quickly placed one hand on the railing, hopped up into a squatting position, and perfectly balanced herself.
                          


                          
 Those green, cat eyes peered down and saw just how steep it really was. From above the bottom looked almost unnoticeable, lights flickered and only one light seemed not to. It felt like an eerie place, something you'd expect from a horror film. A person could literally imagine someone sprinting up the steps, screaming in fear of their life, only-- they would be a ghost. It didn't bother her of course, but Vei would probably feel otherwise. No sound-- This must be the emergency exit, an escape to the rooftop. Honestly, this is the only way up to the rooftop so... It wouldn't be considered an emergency exit, right?  her questions echoed, as her upper body leaned over more and her hands slid down. With a swift movement of her hind legs, she descended with her body straight and hands reaching towards the surface below.
                          


                          
Zipping past several flights of stairs and platforms, she saw the end nearing within seconds and twisted her body around. Her legs, arms, back all twisted and made her perform what cats usually do when they fall from a great height. At the bottom, Rin suddenly landed on all fours in a full body squat, with one leg sticking out.