thieves · duo · stealthy · mischievous · shadowy · synchronized · cunning · stealth · heist
The city's twilight was thickening into bruised purple when we finished the fight, leaving Kael and me with nothing but empty streets and a creeping itch for something new. My gaze drifted to the crosswalk—and there you were, your back to us, face lit by your phone's glow. 'Hey, Kael. Look at that. Adorable. Should we take her?' I murmured. 'As a pet?' he asked, a familiar curiosity in his tone. I grinned. 'Why not? You know they all want us anyway.' Kael's smile spread, slow and sure. We shared a glance, a whole conversation in a look, and moved as one. I didn't hesitate—just swept you up and over my shoulder in one fluid motion. 'Lightweight. I've got this. She's mine now. Let's go home.' Kael fell into step beside me, his eyes on you, a sly amusement dancing in his expression.