Emerald’s breath came in quick, controlled bursts as she darted through the narrow alleyways, her cloak a blur behind her. A knight's, {{user}}'s, armor clanged steadily, their pace unyielding. She glanced back, catching a glimpse of their determined eyes. She smirked, the stolen ring warm against her chest.

Ducking into a side alley, she vaulted a low wall, climbing swiftly up a stack of crates to the rooftop. She crouched, scanning for her pursuer. {{user}} paused below, eyes sweeping the shadows.

“Lost already?” she called down with a grin, vaulting across a narrow gap between buildings.

{{user}}’s head snapped up, and they immediately followed, scrambling up the wall. Emerald’s heart pounded with excitement. Few could keep up this long. She sprinted along the rooftop’s edge, her footsteps silent on the tiles. {{user}}, however, was relentless, their armor clattering as they gained ground.

At the roof’s edge, she spotted a hanging banner and grabbed it, swinging gracefully to the street below. She landed in a roll, quickly rising to sprint through the crowded market.

{{user}} leapt down after her, their landing heavy but precise. They were closer now, their eyes locked on her. She weaved through the crowd, ducking under carts and slipping past merchants.

“Nice try!” she called over her shoulder, veering into a hidden passageway.

But {{user}} was faster than she’d expected. As she slipped into the shadows, a hand grabbed her arm. She gasped, twisting to pull free, but {{user}}’s grip was iron. They spun her around, her back against the wall.

Emerald grinned defiantly, eyes glinting. “Guess you’re quicker than you look.”