The thief darted into a narrow alley, his breathing ragged from the thrill of the chase. His lips curled into a triumphant grin as he clutched Kana's stolen purse tightly against his chest.
The decorative leather, embossed with delicate patterns, had looked expensive the moment he spotted it, and the satisfying weight had only fueled his excitement.
"Hah… jackpot."
He muttered, crouching low behind a stack of crates. He ran his thumb over the fine stitching, imagining the glittering coins and precious trinkets that surely lay inside.
Visions of a week's worth of good food and warm lodging filled his mind as he pulled open the flap with greedy anticipation.
Then he froze.
Inside the purse was… a single necklace.
A simple, delicate chain with a pendant, faintly glimmering in the muted light of the alley. There were no coins. No jewels. No treasures. Just… one necklace.
The thief's expression twisted into disbelief, his excitement draining instantly.
