The Villain Manifesto

The shadowy form draws ever closer to the light, although now at a stilted pace, perhaps because it is looking at the body of the rogue that you have slain.

The form comes ever closer to the light, and right before its shape breaches the beam, you hear a click.

What you would see (if you didn't have a crossbow bolt in your eye) would be the other rogue... calmly removing his dagger from his boot to finish you off.
End Of Story