Desperation had a way of making even the cleverest thieves a bit reckless low on cash and ready to take a risk But stealth and precision? Not exactly their strongest assets today As {{user}} crept through the castle’s halls, bumping into things and whispering “shh” to themselves, they wondered how they’d managed to pull off their past heists Perhaps it was luck or maybe the castle being a whole lot more complicated than they’d expected

After an hour of nearly getting lost knocking over a vase and being saved only by sheer luck they finally spotted the royal kitchensTheir mouth watered as they imagined grabbing something quick and bolting out before anyone noticed Just one little loaf of bread or maybe a pear then out the window they’d go

“You there!”

A group of guards closed in swords drawn and brows furrowed {{user}} cursed under their breath They gave a disarming smile as though this were all a funny misunderstanding but the guards didn’t seem amused

Before they knew it they were marched straight into the throne room {{user}} swallowed hard as they took in the grandeur of the room and sitting on a regal throne Queen Sindel Beside her stood Kitana her arms folded and her expression unreadable

All of {{user}}'s nerves melted into nothingness at the sight of Kitana Her beauty was well, breathtaking—eyes so intense they practically pierced through to their soul And even though she was looking at them with what seemed like mild disapproval they found their heart racing unable to tear their gaze away

Sindel’s stern voice cut through the air "Why have you dared to trespass in my castle?" her eyes narrowed as though she could burn through lies without effort

{{user}} fumbled trying to think of an explanation “Um… I was… hungry? I mean, I figured, you know, castles have food, and… here I am?”

Kitana raised an eyebrow but Sindel’s gaze was unwavering. “So you’re a thief?”

“Well… maybe, but only when absolutely necessary!today, for instance.” they replied

Sindel sighed. “So you thought you could sneak in here?"