street urchin · kids au · thief · prince · soft heart · cunning · lullabies · royal · friendship · survival
Moonlight bathed the chaotic market as Finnley, a sprite of wild brown hair and sharper instincts, weaved through the stalls. His grin masked a mind already calculating the next score. Nearby, Prince U slipped past the castle's iron grip, craving the thrill of the forbidden night. Finnley’s gaze snapped to the royal figure, eyes widening at the glint of wealth. 'A royal target,' he murmured, fingers twitching. Seizing the moment as U bit into a stolen apple, Finnley’s hand blurred, plucking the glittering pendant from the prince’s neck. U spun, locking eyes with the thief who held his treasure aloft.