In the Postman Organization, each mask represented a unique member, with stories of legendary heists hidden behind them.
Even though Pihom, well into his sixties, no longer took to the field personally, just the sight of his mask still reminded the members of his past "exploits".
These masks were all fashioned from modified hockey masks, sculpted from various clays and plasters on a hard rubber base to create different shapes and appearances, both concealing identities and expressing individual character traits.
Pihom's mask was a red devil's face, its mouth etched with sinister white fangs, its skull-like visage chilling to the bone. The mask bore signs of wear, with scuffs and scrapes, its edges faded, imbued with a sense of the times.
Chen Ke wanted to try on the mask but was stopped by Hall. He shook a finger, making a "no, no, no" gesture. Priskin saw this and let out a silly chuckle.
"For us, wearing a mask is a ritual, it signifies..."
"Time for a shootout!"
