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PHANTOM THIEF AU

"A phantom thief usually has inherited wealth and is characterised by impeccable manners, charm, courteousness, and the avoidance of physical force or intimidation to steal. As such, they do not steal to gain material wealth but for the thrill of the act itself, often combined in fiction with correcting a moral wrong, selecting wealthy targets, or stealing only particular rare or challenging objects. In fictional works, the phantom thief is typically superb at stealing while maintaining a gentleman's manners and code of honour"

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NOTE: This does NOT have to be in line with the Persona 5 heart-stealing phantom thief, but the general character archetype! Both thieves AND detectives are welcome!

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Ones that I've become seasoned in avoiding, thankfully.

[ when you're rich and handsome, you learn how to dodge superficial conversation. while he is polite, it's easy to weed out who wants you for your money. ]

If I come across one, I'll be sure to let you know.

[ he takes a sip from his glass, eyes glancing to who riley is pointing out. it's someone who has been on his gentleman thief radar for some time now, but there have always been more pressing targets at hand. ]

I've heard about him from idle gossip... donating will no doubt raise his popularity. [ but he's a little disappointed, because... ] Are you not looking to bid?

Edited 2017-05-17 19:13 (UTC)

[ Wow... Maybe Riley can learn something in being evasive. ]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[ A piece of tanzanite would be nice, so it's something to be happy about. His lips stay curled up, not giving the man he referred to even a second glance. When you want to gossip like housewives, you need to be subtle.

He pops in a cube of cheese as he looks up to the ceiling, pondering. ]

They say he's behind some money laundering business, but... [ He shrugs. Not like he has any proof. ] I told myself not to bid; it would be refreshing to let someone else share their wealth with the community.

Of course if I don't like how the auction turns out, I might have to participate.

[ hiding in the shadows can help... not that steven would know anything about that. he nods along with what riley says. ]

An excellent strategy. [ he used to do something similar, but throwing around money was the boring way to do it. ] Though you should tread carefully. Idle gossip also tells me that lately you've been having a bit of a "pest" issue.

[ it isn't even a lie - in inevitable discussion he's had about the phantom thief ore, names of victims have been tossed around. naturally, riley's came up. ]

Word spreads fast, doesn't it?

[ There's a sigh that comes next. He had hoped that people would keep quiet. It's not that he cares about being targeted by the phantom thief, but more that he doesn't need the underlying messages it sends. "Riley must be in a pitiful state", "Riley must have his hands tied", and all the other stuff that ties to his wealth dwindling with each heist.

Actually, his fortune wasn't even chipped, just some pride. Vultures have been giving him their condolences, hoping for an opportunity to scavenge. ]

Fortunately, this pest is rather charming. [ Not going to lie. ] Though I wonder if you will become a target anytime soon.

Charmed by a thief? [ oh. he raises an eyebrow. ] That sounds rather unorthodox. You should take care to see that you aren't manipulated by such a character.

[ he can't let his ego get too inflated, though! he puts on his best concerned expression. ]

I certainly hope not. The very idea shakes me to my core... but it wouldn't be realistic to rule myself out as a potential suspect. I've been heightening the security around my property, so I can only hope that keeps him at bay.

[ There's a sputter at the thought. Riley may seem easy-going, maybe even too friendly, but he isn't that daft. Trying to stifle his laughter isn't working, so he just lets it go. ]

Don't worry. I'm not that easily captivated. [ Charming, like a diamond on someone's finger, not charming in the sense he'll do things for him. That was humorous, so he takes in what's left of his wine. ] I hope your treasures stay safe, then. Keep them close.

[ And the announcer comes forth, calling for everyone to come to the main hall. The auction is about to start. ]

[ he's taking that as a challenge. ]

I plan to. I extend the same sentiment to you, of course. [ and another sip. ] Let's hope that someone finds it in them to catch this thief.

[ and he'll leave it at that. time to go see who his next victim is going to be. ]

You're so kind. I'm sure someone will bring him to justice eventually.

[ Hope you're ready to lose.

Riley will lead them into the main hall. Of course they have to start for some small talk from others that catch them on the way, but all are short. They're getting seated and he chooses a seat in the far back for reasons.

The bidding starts on a pretty strong roll, dwindling as the money rises. Something is weird about this though. ]

Looks like someone is bidding through a third party.

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