After witnessing one of the hooded figures snatching someone away with preternatural speed before he could even hope to intervene, K's convinced he wants absolutely no part of any of that. And there's more out there. He likewise forgoes his usual routes and instead takes a very convoluted, winding path through the city in an effort to avoid being caught himself, all the while keeping an eye out for any unwary Sleepers so he can warn them. When he suddenly collides with someone he instinctively makes a grab for their shoulders in preparation — to push them away, to employ his elemental abilities, maybe both. Except it turns out neither are needed.

"You've seen them too?" he asks, helping to steady the other Sleeper before letting her go. "The things in cloaks. They're taking Sleepers."