You peek out the back door and see a dark alley. It's empty. You slip out the door and walk down the alley, away from where you last saw your pursuer.
You make your way towards the outskirts of the city, keeping to shadows and alleys when possible. After a few minutes, you finally begin to feel safe.
You turn a corner and almost run into a towering shadow.
"Hey pal, how about we have a chat?"