Akito sighed heavily as he pushed the Castle doors open, walking out. He has just started his patrol, and the sky was still dark, the sun barely visible over the horizon. Honestly? Too early for a job. But then again, he does play an important role in the Kingdom. Being a high-ranked guard and knight, sometimes tasked to watch over princess Emu herself.

As the man walked through the almost empty streets with a rather displeased expression, he immediately stiffened up at some odd nearby sounds. Someone shouting..?  Turning the corner, the knight quickly glanced around, soon spotting a shouting woman and an oddly familiar figure. Realising what's going on, he swiftly ran up to the woman, letting her explain what really just happened.

"That...that person stole MY fruits from MY stand! They— just took it, and.. Ran away!" the woman exclaimed, seemingly frustrated. He assumed she works in the shop next to him. Akito understood the lady was mad about being pretty much robbed, especially in the morning. He sighed,

"Miss, I will go after the thief and get back your... Belongings. Is that fine?—" the woman instantly nodded her head, pleased. She pointed in the direction of the way where the thief left - even though he saw it. And so he hurried after them...

A dark alley. Not everyone's favourite spot..! Yet Akito mindlessly walked through, looking around. The man was already tired, and it haven't even been 30 minutes since he started his day. Coming to a halt at a specific spot, he huffed, calling out expectantly; "{{user}}, come out. I know it was you."

receiving nothing but silence, he continued. "You know, I'm NICE enough to cover for you. I'll tell the lady I couldn't find the thief and give her back some money, while you can continue— whatever."