genessia | Thief Hunting

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★ fang,
★ tiara

Thief Hunting

WHO: Tiara and Fang
WHAT: Hunting down a thief
WHERE: Fayren
WHEN: Jan 4th, Late Evening

[ Though she hadn't said anything about it too blatantly, Tiara was more than a little unnerved by the incidents with the Hands of Decay recently. Poor Cui was usually the one to be squished in her arms, but the fairy was used to offering a little comfort to his Fencer. If she was surprised how gung-ho and proactive Fang was about patrolling, she never said it, precisely. Of course, she couldn't sit and worry and fret in the inn room she shared with him, which is why when he came back she had basically shoved the paper in his face and told him they were going out to capture a thief. Who knows, maybe he was connected to these Hands of Decay people! ... very unlikely, but she wouldn't stand and just let some foolish thief take advantage of other mages while they were away. Still it was nice that she let him get -some- sleep when he came back. He can't protect her properly if he as falling over, right? ]

Come Fang, it is time to begin our stakeout.

[ Did he get enough rest? Well it was probably only an few hours if that, but at least she let him get some rest all! Because she knew he would be at his best when he'd rested, and he has been working pretty hard lately. As he should! ]

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[The mess with the Hands of decay assholes was not letting him drop his guard even for a moment. Exception was when he slept and even that sometimes was with one eye open. Metaphorically anyway. Still he didn't have much to show for it. Which frustrated him quite a bit.

In any other circumstance he would have jumped at the job Tiara held out in his face when he came back but in these times it took a bit a persuading or more like guilt tripping to let Tiara join him on this side quest.]

Yeah I know the drill already. Just make sure you stay close."

[ And think, normally he didn't even fall for her guilt tripping shenanigans! She'd agreed to wait back at the room where it was apparently safe when he went on patrol - and she knew she could send Cui after him if anything happened; but even she needed to get a little of that stress and uneasy out. ]

Yes, I know.

[ He was being ridiculously overprotective, but... he had reason to be. Though a large amount of their mutual concerns had been addressed and resolved, occasionally she worried she made the wrong decision. But she would live by the one she made, and gladly. So long as nothing happened, anyway. So with Cui sitting on her shoulder, keeping a close eye on their surroundings, she followed after him back outside. ]

Have you seen anything on your patrols..?

[ She probably needn't even ask, given how frustrated he looked when he came back. ]

[The wrong decision? No Fang would disagree. The decision to live on with another person could never be wrong. Fang was going to make good on his personal oath. He would not let Tiara die again.]

Nah haven't found a single clue. Word on the grapevine is they got some real bloodhound type guys on their tail but even they haven't gotten anything solid outside of a strong smell of herbs.

I see. That is unfortunate - however I suspected that it would not be so simple as to find them simply through patrolling.

[ That was wishful thinking at best. After a demonstration like they had done they would have to be really stupid or really egotistical to let themselves get caught so quickly. But it was still infuriating. ]

Well, if nothing else, getting a petty thief off of the streets will help matters. Perhaps we will even be fortunate enough to recover the stolen goods.

Unless he's already sold his last loot haul.

[Well he's not expecting that kind of a follow up. He just wants to grab the shady rat and bring him in before they can draw any unwanted attention.]

Indeed. That would be unfortunate. [ And annoying. She glanced around as she walked, until she pointed to a viable spot where they could huddle by a building about two stores down from the spot they were staking out. ]

There, we should be able to watch from that spot without being noticed.

We'll get em eventually. They can't hide forever.

[He won't rest until those bastards are locked up.]

Hmm? Oh yeah that definitely looks like a good spot to lay low and watch.

[ She hoped that when they were caught, there wouldn't be more waiting in the wings. Glancing towards Fang a little worriedly, she nodded - both in agreement and confirming the spot they were to wait. ]

Hopefully we aren't meant to wait long.

[ It was going to be really really -boring- if she had to stand there watching the storefront for the thief to show up. At least there were two other pairs of eyes watching though - and she was in good company. She had thought about going to this job alone, but she knew Fang would never allow it, even if he had to track her down and argue with her about it. Plus... she'd be really uneasy if it were just her.

She sighed, settling into a comfortable (ish) spot and trying not to notice the dirty dirty alley they waited in. Yick. ...and the minutes ticked by for what seemed like forever, with Tiara juuuuuust on the verge of complaining about having to wait so long, wondering if he was even going to show up - until! The thief started his approach - dundun, dadun! ]

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[Of course he wouldn't let her do this alone. Even if he had to stalk her from the shadows. Luckily she was also aware of that and just accepted to go with him instead.]

Well that all depends on our luck. For all we know they might not even show up today.

[Of course just as he says that the target enters the area. His luck was clearly against him.]

[ Tiara wrinkled her nose at the possibility. ]

I would certainly hope that is not the case. That would make this a complete waste of time. [ That would be a far greater crime! She's getting dirty out here~! Oh - but fortunately for them and unfortunately for the thief, it looked like he was going to make another go of his filthy thieving ways after all. ]

Fang...

[ Tiara glanced briefly at her friendservantpartner...morethanthat -there had to be a better term for that kind of thing - but she was fairly sure he spied the guy before she even did.

The thief meanwhile, glanced both ways, but apparently, successful lootings previous evenings made him cocky. Still, he had to watch out for people patrolling the streets. Silently he checked the door of an appraiser's shop, then crouched and started to pick the lock. ]

That's how these things go you know.

[The moment he said that though, his eyes shifted to the side right at the thief who was carefully scanning the area.]

Wow. This guy's cocky I'll give him that...

If he is the same thief that has been stealing from the other shops, I suppose there is reason for him to believe himself cocky. However, that streak will end tonight.

[ Tiara frowned as she watched the thief manage to successfully pick the lock and slip inside. All the loots inside that shop was his for the taking and no one could stop him! MWahaha etc etc. Tiara waited a moment, and then straightened from her crouch to glance at Fang, then quietly jog over towards the store in question. Fortunately that was a thief who didn't have others working with him. ]

Jeez you're really into this today.

[He does follow after Tiara and quickly materializes his Fury into its gun form. A simple and compact form best suited for speed.]

So how do you want to do this? We jump him when he leaves the building or storm in after him?

[ Tiara chuckled. ]

Of course. If we are incapable of capturing the larger threat, at least we will be able to do something about the smaller one. [ It would feel less frustrating. ]

Besides, it is foolish of the miscreant to believe himself untouchable and continue to be capable of accomplishing such deeds. Come, Cui.

[ If Fang's going for gun form, she uses her trusty glaive mode, glancing at the Fencer thoughtfully. Hmmm... how best to do it... ]

If we confront him within the establishment I fear he may cause more damage on principle. Let us greet him as he makes his exit instead.

True plus if we go in there after him there's more chance of him just jumping out a window and making a run for it.

[See he can think strategically!]

If we had Galdo we could even have him watch the back entrance just in case but it's no good wishing for something you don't have at a time like this.

That as well, yes. Though it vexes me so to simply allow him to put his filthy hands on things that do not belong to him.

[ Well, they'll be able to get their irritation and frustration out on this mage-hater right? Just.. don't go overboard, Fang. ]

Mmm... That is true. It would be easier to have Galdo along with us. [ Anyone from home really. She may not say it, but she missed her companions quite a bit. ]

My hopes that we would be joined by someone from home as well have dwindled somewhat, but I suppose it is not an impossibility. Until then we will manage without them as we have been. Quietly now, we do not want to alert the thief to our presence. [ Says the one who was chatting just as much as he- if not more. But once they came upon the storefront, she quieted down, tucking silver hair behind an ear.

Well it's not like he'll get to keep the stuff he's grabbing. It's kinda like bait after all.

[It's not his stuff getting touched so why get worked up?]

Hah don't worry I know all of that. But I won't give up. Besides it's not like I'm alone in this place either so waiting is a lot easier with you here.

[Oh yes he just said that. Though he does grow quiet at her urging, slowly focusing his senses on the presence moving about in the building.]

Hmm, true enough...

[ It's the principle of the thing, Fang! Some smelly thief thinking they could get away with this? No sir! ]

Ah...!

[ He totally said that - and with a straight face no less. She glanced at him with pink cheeks, touched by that statement. ]

... I feel the same way.

[ It was a lot easier with someone you know- and especially with the way her relationship was with Fang now. Before they could say anything further on that though, the sound of approaching footsteps was heard, the presence of the thief shifting about until he finally reached the door, bumping it open with his hip and chuckling to himself, the thief muttering as well: ]

"Easiest heist yet. Like candy from a baby..~"

[Not a big deal unless forever lost. Besides if it guarantees they catch this guy with more certainty then all the better]

Here he comes.

[He quickly retorted missing the blush dusting her cheeks. He pointed to the wall right next to the door for her to take up position there while he would provide the distraction from the front. The moment the perp revealed himself Fang cocked his gun with a none too friendly grin.]

Well well. What was that about candy from a baby?

[ But still! Dirty Thieving fingers! Though yes, it'll be a lot harder for him to make his escape with his ill gotten goods. She startled a little at Fang's alert, and nodded, quickly ducking over to the indicated spot, ready to close the door and cut off his retreat. The thief looked a bit startled to see Fang there, but the surprise melted into irritation as he scowled. ]

"Better get lost now, buddy, before I make you regret it."

[ Tiara gave a push to the door, closing it so he couldn't back into the shop. ]

We have no intention of leaving. I suggest you drop the bag of pilfered goods immediately. If you do, we may go easy on you.

[ Maybe. Still her kind offer is snorted at by the thief, as he glanced between the two. ]

"Ha ha ha! You have got to be kidding! Look, maybe you didn't know, but a mage runs this place. Mages deserve EVERYTHING that's coming to them, those disgusting, meddling things. They're nothing but a menace!"

That was a very very bad choice of words as Fang points his gun down and shoots the thief right in the foot.]

[ That WAS a bad choice of words, and Tiara couldn't help but flinch slightly at the hostility in the man's voice. But she wasn't prepared for Fang's reaction - nor was the thief. ]

Fang..!

[ He probably didn't hear her surprised shout over the Thief's when he hollered at what he would consider a completely unnecessary show of force! He stumbled back against the door, losing his balance briefly, his hostile expression turning to one of hate as he glared at Fang. He gripped the bag over his shoulder. ]

"Lousy...traitorous...mage lover...!"

[ Snarling this last, he chucked the bag straight at the Fencer rather suddenly, and followed up his throw by shoving himself forward to tackle Fang to the ground, going for his own weapon. ]

[Fang doesn't say a word and simply dodges the charge before pistol whipping the thief in the side of the head.]

Hurts doesn't it? You know a mage could make that all go away with their healing magic? No of course you don't. You're just another sheep.

[ OW. OW his head is spinning and swimming and he was having trouble focusing after that hit. He put a hand to his head, glowering at the Fencer. ]

"F*CK you man. I'm not letting some abomination lay their devil magic on me no matter what you do~! I ain't no sheep!"

[ Lips pressing into a thin line of disapproval - though that was more towards the thief's narrowminded statements - Tiara stepped forward to pick up the bag of loots. Abomination, huh? ]

Fang, perhaps it may be necessary to heal at least his foot injury - it will be easier than simply dragging him with us to the authorities.

[ The thief all but spits in her direction at that suggestion. ]

[Fang on the other hand was starting to regret not knocking him out on that first hit. It was pointless to waste breath on this idiot. He did kick whatever weapon he was intending to grab to the side towards Tiara so she could retrieve it.]

You don't know what a true devil is. But I can show you if you don't shut the hell up.

[He turns to Tiara and shakes his head at her offer.]

Didn't you hear the idiot. He doesn't want our help. The authorities can patch him up.

[Luckily he brought a roll of reinforced rope with him and proceeded to mount the thief's back before tying his wrists firmly at his back.]

Since you're such a big boy who doesn't need no filthy magic help, you should be able to walk through this snow just fine to the station. All the way.

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