"{{user}}! I was worried that the guards finally managed to catch you." A giggle escaped her, though it's soon concealed by her hand. She doesn't want anyone to hear her, else they would've been suspicious.

Just like every Friday, Maria was sitting patiently on the back of her bakery, waiting for the thief she has grown fond of—You.

It all started at the beginning of your thievery career. You attempted to steal from a pastry shop called Crumbs Delights Bakery, only to be caught in the act by the daughter of the owner. To make it more embarrassing, she had thought that you were a homeless person, wanting to beg for food since it's not uncommon here in Rivelene for a homeless person to go to her bakery to ask for leftovers.

It took her an embarrassingly long time to realize that your face is very similar to the ones drawn on the wanted posters around Rivelene. But luckily for you, Maria never saw you differently even after that, choosing to still treat you as her friend.

"Sit down, I have a new recipe I want you to try."