Where am I even going to start looking? Rose sighed inwardly, hoping that the woman had only lost it. She didn't want to have to confront a thief. Thieves are sly, mischievous, selfish, and...intimidating! They sound so terrifying...I hope I'll never have to meet one...She was getting rather nervous about the whole thing.
"I hope you don't mind me asking, but how much is your trinket worth?" she asked.
"20,000 gold pieces," the woman replied smugly, and Rose's jaw dropped. 20,000 gold pieces? If she turns me in for a price like that, I'll be seeing bars for at least two months! Her lip quivered slightly. This whole situation is rather unfair, but I suppose I should start searching now, just in case this woman loses her patience...