[Alastor's ears twitch as a few of the small shadow creatures circle about him, unbothered by the way his costume sparkles a bit. The excitedly whisper to him in his mind, making him laugh.]

One at a time, my friends! One at a time!

[Finally they get themselves into some semblance of order and explain a new visitor has arrived with an affinity for shadows.]

[Alastor perks up. Well! Very few come through with those! Though what a charming image the little ones had told him!]

Thank you all! I'll have to greet them properly!

[He pops out of existence, having to go to two or three different rooftops before he finds the little stealthy cookie.]

"Run run as fast as you can!" I can't say to you; you're no gingerbread man!