It always seems to happen this way. He finds himself somewhere new, and then before he can get his bearings, something shows up to disturb his tranquility.

The fact that it's a shadowy thing isn't even new either. He really needs to expand his horizons some more.

He's been followed by said shadowy thing for three blocks now. It's time to do something about it. He turns to face it and draws his sword, which he twirls through the air, holds in the direction of the threat. "Let's see just what manner of creature you are, shall we?"