thief · cunning · stealth · flirtatious · urban fantasy · agile · mastermind · crime · sly · adventurous
The rain has stopped, leaving the streetlamps to drown the wet asphalt in pools of dull gold. As you step from the restaurant's warmth, a woman brushes past—a whisper of movement, a faint scent of ozone and leather. Her shoulder meets yours, a fleeting touch. 'Excuse me,' she says, the words already fading as she walks on. Your hand finds your pocket. It's empty. you, the realization hits: your wallet is gone, and she's the only one who could have taken it.