He reached the home in the late evening hours, the sun already bathed it in a warm, orange glow. The home faced due south, and the entirety of it's eastern and western sides were covered in large windows. It was in a more suburban area, though the backyard was practically a forest. The nearest homes on either side were quite some distance down the road. He strolled up the walkway and up the steps to the porch, counting in his head as he went.
One, two, three, four.... Five.
He stopped and turned, letting out an irritated sigh. He left his disgust for another time as he turned his attention to the door. The knocked, counting each one.
One, two, three, four.
He stood patiently, waiting for his host to invite him in. While he waited, he skimmed over the clipping from the newsletter. It was an ad from someone looking for a room mate. They wanted someone who didn't mind instrumental music, dim lighting, late nights, and someone who was organized. To him, he seemed like the perfect match. He didn't care much for the home or it's host. All he cared about was the art.
After a while it seemed as if his host wasn't home, or perhaps didn't hear him. As he raised his hand to knock again, he heard faint footsteps. He lowered his hand as he heard the door unlock. It cracked open, and a pale blue-grey eye framed by black glasses appeared.
"Can I help you?"
The voice was faint, almost weak. He wondered what type of person hid behind the door. He nodded and held out the newsletter clipping. A pale, almost skeletal hand reached out and took it delicately. He watched the eye skim over the clipping before fixing on him. He was dressed for the chilly Autumn weather. He had a scarf over the lower half of his face, and the shadow cast by his hood kept the rest of it hidden. He had a large bag with all his equipment slung over his right shoulder. In his left hand he held a cane. The eye finished examining him and spoke once more.
"One moment."
The door closed quietly, and he was left alone for a few moments before it opened again. He stepped inside. There were no lights on in the home, the only light coming from the setting sun shining through the west wing's windows. He turned to see his host. They were an odd young woman. She was pale and skinny, so skinny that it seemed impossible. Her face was scarred, two short ones on the right side of her upper lip, and one going diagonally across her nose. Her hair was at least a half an inch short, save for the middle, which was a least 4 inches long. While the shorter parts were a dark brown, this long streak was died blue. He couldn't help but admire her. At least she was interesting. However, as he examined her, his mind wondered slightly.
It's a shame, really. No one will be here to see her true beauty.
Khada Jhin smiled at the thought. She would be beautiful soon enough. However, this performance would have to be postponed. He needed her alive for now. He took a deep breath to calm himself, and that's when he noticed the smell. It was soothing, almost hypnotic.
"Sorry I kept you waiting. I was meditating when you knocked."
Jhin took note of this. He was smelling incense. This was an important development. He needed to know her routine if he was going to be sneaking around to perform.
As eager as I am to finish this little story, it will have to wait until tomorrow. Very tired. Hope you like what I have so far. Keep checking back to see if I've added anything.