[He notices the difference in appearance, although as usual the main feature of Silco's that attracts his attention is the strange eye. There is more to the story there — Sasuke would know — but he has no intention to pry. He wouldn't like it if the prying was reversed.]

It looks like there's many more, too. [Not what you would expect to find after the chaos of the headless figure's massacre. Sasuke kneels, right hand picking up another to inspect the sheet.] It doesn't match anything I've seen around the celebration so far.

[He'd remember such a striking symbol.]

... A scorpion. [Frowning, Sasuke glances to the deserted streets.] I fought off the rider earlier, but he escaped into the storm over the water. I couldn't follow.