Another guard shows up

The guard's eyes are fixed on Vanessa's body, his pupils dilating with every step he takes towards her. He's completely entranced, his hand instinctively reaching for the buckle of his upper body armor. Vanessa's heart is racing, her hand tightening around the dagger she's managed to conceal. She's so close, just a few more seconds and she'll be able to strike.

The guard takes another step closer, his armor creaking as he moves. Vanessa can see the sweat beading on his forehead, his face twisted in a mixture of lust and anticipation. She gives him a sly smile, beckoning him closer with a flick of her finger.

Just as the guard's hand is about to release the buckle of his upper body armor, a loud voice echoes from the entrance of the alleyway, "Hey, Grimgold! What's taking so long?" The guard's head jerks towards the sound, his eyes flicking away from Vanessa's body for a split second. Vanessa's heart sinks, her grip on the dagger tightening as she realizes her plan is about to be foiled. The guard, Grimgold, hesitates, his hand still on the buckle, as he turns to face the newcomer.

A second guard, slightly shorter and more muscular than Grimgold, walks into the alleyway, his eyes scanning the scene before him.