Shielding in the shadows

Perhaps a remnant of the previous occupant of this vessel induced my recklessness. I assumed I could have removed this irritant and take what I needed to be on my way. Little did I know the unfortunate mage had debt collectors on his tail. And recently, having caused said mage to lose his sense of self meant I had to deal with this crowd on my own. They forced themselves into the mage's home quite suddenly, and there wasn't much I could do except take the advance and stun them with what feeble aether I could acquire at the time. I'm in hiding now, as the incident alerted the local authorities, and with as weak as I remain, I'd soon be bereft of this form if I sought to engage them with the fact they know what I am. This feeling, being at the constant awareness for survival, was something I haven't experienced in so long it almost felt new, even as aware as I was about it. I'm waiting till the time they sleep to find a better place to prepare what I need. I might acquire the use of some of the smaller inhabitants of the void further along in their transformations that allow them to serve as worthwhile servants. It's been too long since I've dabbled in mortal affairs. Their whims and fury delay me.