"Hey, stop looking at me."
"That's stealing–you're stealing"
"Stealing, eh?" He shrugged, pocketing another Ren-Fest jewel. "Never heard of such a thing."
Sarcastic; one point for the thief. Raven frowned, sweeping long hair over her right shoulder. Emerging from the shadows, the thief allowed the jovial carnival lights to reveal his face. Easy on the eyes; another point. The troublemaker, with a small red x stitched at the lapel of his black tee. Dark hair and aquamarine eyes; a dangerous amusement playing his features. His strong jaw was turned up in confidence, a relaxed sway to his saunter.
"Criminal activity at the Renaissance Festival?" Raven shook her head, chakra catching the same light that illuminated the boy. "I should have your head for that."
Usually she wouldn't engage in conversation with a complete stranger, but this young man was thoroughly intriguing. Perhaps it was his casual wit, or the dark streak that she saw in herself. Or maybe it was just that gorgeous sparkle in his eyes.
"I don't see a guillotine," He grinned. "Besides, maybe I'm concerned about your crime." Her face paled in confusion. "Withholding evidence." Raven rolled her eyes, feeling warmth flush her cheeks. "Got a name?" Keeping her lips light, the brunette beauty cocked a brow at the minor criminal. "Hot Renaissance Babe it is."
"It's Raven." She couldn't allow herself to fall under a superficial label. "Yours?"
"Todd, Jason Todd." He toyed with her name, trying to find a personal handle for his newest interest. Stealing objects was nothing, but something told him this girl's affection was more guarded than the first prize table at a Renaissance Festival. And besides, it was something he wanted to earn, to win. "Raven, Rae..ven.. A pretty bird, Vennie."
A unique nickname? Half a point… Well, point three….
"Listen, Vennie. You seem like a nice girl. Not sure how nice…" He eyed the glint in her deep plum eyes and noted her sarcastic scoff. "But nice enough. C'mon, I'll win you a prize."
"Don't you mean steal me a prize?"
"Hey, if you insist."