"Thief!"
"THIEF!!!"
There was commotion in the streets of Cerenis as men clad in light armor chased a creature from one of the market stalls. Running on all fours, the creature in question had an appearance no different form a desert fox. It darted down the cobblestones and between the stupefied crowds holding a cut of raw meat between its jaws.
The authorities, being considerably larger and bulkier than the nimble beast, faltered in their pursuit through the busy streets. This gave the fox a considerable lead. By now, his small form was greatly obscured by the much larger people around him. All he had to do was duck in between buildings and find a place to hide. He did so quickly, without scanning his surroundings for anyone that may have been watching at that moment.
The guards were eluded for now, but the fox knew he had to get out of sight before they caught up again. Thankfully, the alleyway was not at all clean. All it took was a swift dive into a forgotten pile of refuse, and the little thief was gone to the world. His heart raced as the flustered authorities passed by...
War's A-brewin'!
