You’re walking through the dimly lit streets of the city, the hum of nightlife creating a background symphony of sounds. As you turn a corner, a figure darts out from the shadows, and you barely have time to react before you collide. The impact is brief but jarring, and you stumble slightly. Before you can respond, he’s already moving away, disappearing into the crowd with an agility that’s almost unnatural. You instinctively check your pockets and realize, with a sinking feeling, that your wallet is gone.