The chapter title is the prompt :))

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This is kinda a spiritual successor to my prompt "I'm gonna choke you." Lol

When Em started her day in the Pureheart valley, ready to scout out the narrow alleys and rooftops for tomorrow's jewel heist, she hadn't expected she would find herself watching over a certain Sheriff. Surprisingly, the arctic fox hadn't planned on seeing Sun today, as out of character that was; she had a full schedule and unfortunately, teasing the canuki couldn't fit anywhere in it.

And yet, here she was, following him from the rooftops as he patrolled; her eyes glued to his maroon coat.

Sun walked down the cobblestone street, his orange scarf swaying in the wind as he moved along. Every now and again he would stop and say hello to the tourists or a sweetypie, a friendly smile across his face; but mostly, he traveled slowly, scanning the buildings for anything suspicious. In his paw was his famed golden dice, which he held in a closed fist; usually, he was fidgeting with the weapon, so it was odd to see the canuki hold it in a stilled manner.

Em couldn't help but feel unnerved by his body language; there was something… different than usual. Most of the time, Sun walked almost too perfectly, as his father taught him; posture straight and strides long, albeit sometimes clumsy. It reminded Em of someone who expected to see royalty at any moment, always too put together. But now… he walked leisurely; his body completely relaxed.

That was the main reason why she found herself trailing behind the sheriff, a confused frown on her face.

What's up with him? Em pondered, continuing to follow the canuki up on the rooftops. Heh, maybe he finally got laid. That'd explain his easy-going demeanor.

After that suggestive thought, she giggled to herself, nearly missing Sun turn into the alley she was just about to jump over. Em paused, and sneakily looked down into the crevice between the apartment buildings; curious as to what the canuki was doing.

Sun was inspecting what seemed to be a… dumpster? Lifting the lid to peek inside the blue box. What in the world is he doing?

Wanting to get a closer look, Em carefully scaled down the building's fire escape; silent as she slid down the metal ladder.

The canuki seemed unaware of her presence and continued on with his mysterious task; as he pulled away from the dumpster and instead looked over the rest of the alley. It was clear he was looking for something, but the fox just couldn't figure out what the thing could be.

As Em landed quietly on the cobblestone floor, directly behind him, she couldn't help but notice something strange with the Sheriff once again.

He stood confidently.

As stated before, Sun usually walked with perfect posture, but that doesn't necessarily equal confidence. You could easily see the uncertainty in his every step, no matter how flawless he walked. But now…

Sun stood with his hands behind his back, his fluffy shoulders strong and squared, as his tail leisurely flicked back and forth.

At that moment, he looked like a spitting image of his father

Man, maybe he really did get laid! Em blinked in surprise.

"The weather is nice today."

The fox froze at the familiar voice, her eyes widening at the cheerful, yet calm tone.

Looking over his shoulder and meeting her gaze, was Sun; he didn't seem surprised to see her, his posture still relaxed yet strong, as he wore a friendly smile. His eyes however told a different story, although they appeared joyful, Em couldn't help but feel as shiver when she looked into them; he looked... pissed.

Before she could analyze his dark gaze, however, his expression suddenly changed into a more familiar sheepish, wiggly smile; and he closed his eyes in embarrassment, "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just noticed you behind me and didn't know how to bring it up, heh heh…"

He laughed awkwardly, turning around completely so they stood in front of each other, fiddling nervously with his Dice.

Immediately, Em felt comforted as he took on more of his usual mannerisms.

With a glint in her eye, she chuckled softly as well, "As if you could ever scare me, my sweet Sheriff."

"I suppose that's true." He frowned in concern, "Um, s-should I even ask what you're doing? You're not planning another robbery, are you?"

"Hm, you know me too well, Sunny." She smirked with a shrug, "I don't want to ruin the surprise, y'know."

He seemed flustered at his nickname, pausing for a few moments, "...I can't let you do that."

"What, rob innocent people of their life earnings?" Em snickered as she began to close the gap between them.

Sun bashfully looked away as she came closer and closer, "Y-Yeah, that. I won't allow you."

"Ooh, what bravado! This town really doesn't deserve such a wonderful Sheriff," Now that the fox was close enough to lay her hands on his chest, she did so with a teasing expression, "You should come work for me instead, Sunny."

"W-what?"

"I said you should come work for me!" She stood on her tippy toes, so their noses were inches apart, "Of course, I can't pay, but I'm sure I could make it up to you in some other way~"

Sun's frown deepened at the suggestion, and he closed his eyes tightly, "...Why would I do that?"

...I expected a more flustered response to that, but whatever, I'll take what I can get.

Em giggled, and reached for his scarf, gently holding the end of the orange fabric in her paws, "Because you love being around me, don't you?"

The canuki's eyes snapped open at that, but he stayed silent, looking down at her with furrowed eyebrows.

Em continued, "You love getting tricked by me, love chasing me, love feeling me press against you…"

At that last mention, she ground her body tightly against his, her eyes filled with unbridled lust, "You're obsessed with me, aren't you, my love?"

Sun was silent.

"...I'm flattered of course, it's not every day a talented Sheriff like you lusts after me." Em laughed, pulling down on his scarf so he was forced to meet her gaze, "And I assure you, the feeling is mutual. Although, I am curious about… something."

"...What is it?" Sun finally broke his silence, his voice low and gravelly, as if he just woke up.

With a teasing smirk, Em looked up at him through her eyelashes, "Is it true what they say about tanuki's and their… y'know."

She glanced down in between them, "I've heard they tend to be… on the bigger side~"

If this doesn't fluster him, I don't know what will!

"...If you're so curious, why don't you get on your knees and find out?"

Em immediately froze at his words, and her eyes snapped up to meet his gaze. Wait… did he just say what I think he said?

The fox blinked, "P-pardon?"

Sun's tight frown suddenly grew into a flirtatious smirk, and he looked down at her with a dark gaze, "You heard me."

His words and expression were so out of character that Em needed to pause for a moment to collect her bearings. Is Sun actually… flirting back?

She was thrown from her thoughts at the feeling of one of his paws ghosting over her waist, as he used his other hand to tilt her chin upwards, "What, cat got your tongue~?"

Before she could respond, Em let out a shocked gasp as something tight suddenly began to wrap around her; forcing her legs together. With a quick glance down, it was easy to see what the problem was. Sun had taken his Dice, now transformed into a golden whip, and had speedily bound her; apparently, the hand on her waist had been part of the trick.

"W-what are you-!"

Em was interrupted by a sudden push, and thanks to her legs being stuck together, she began to fall; only to land roughly standing against the alley wall. "Gah!"

Sun was quickly upon her, leaving no space between them as their chests rubbed against one another; grabbing onto her hands, he held them over her head, trapping her in his grasp, "I would apologize for being rough, but I have a feeling you don't mind."

Letting out a quick chuckle, he looked down at her with dark cyan eyes, his expression a mixture of amusement and restrained rage, "You're probably enjoying this, aren't you?"

Em couldn't help but whimper under his intense gaze, her voice failing her. She was trapped.

Continuing, Sun smirked, "Honestly, I don't care either way, as long as you're listening, get your rocks off as much as you like."

She shivered as those out of character words left his lips, "L-listening to w-wh-"

Suddenly, his free hand covered her muzzle, stopping whatever she was going to say. Em gasped in response.

"Shhhhh, did I say you could talk?"

Hesitantly, she shook her head.

"That's right, I didn't, so shut up and listen."

Removing his hand from her mouth, he used it to brush bangs out of her eyes, "Do you know how much your bounty is worth?"

"H-huh?"

"10,000 gold, you're wanted in over 6 kingdoms." He answered for her, "Not too shabby for an 18-year-old. Of course, it'd look good on my record as well bringing someone like you in."

He gave her a cheeky grin, cocking his head in a manner that was far too innocent for the situation they were in, "Do you want that? For me to bring you to the nearest bounty office, bound and gagged, thrown over my shoulder? You'd probably get a kick out of it, right?"

Em swallowed, the mixture of pain from being bound with her hands forcefully held above her head, and his scent enveloping her was almost pleasurable.

He snorted knowingly, but continued, "Well, it doesn't matter what you think. After all, it's your daddy calling the shots, and I doubt he'd like bailing you out. What was his name again… Vito Fatal?"

Em stilled at the sound of her father's name, her eyes wide with fear.

Sun shrugged, "I guess it doesn't matter anyway, it seems to me you're beginning to understand the situation you're in."

Suddenly leaning forward, his lips brushed against her ear, causing the fox to shiver, "Leave the Pureheart Valley at once, or I'll happily cash in your bounty. It wouldn't be difficult, y'know. You act tough but you're nothing but a weak little fox trying to gain daddy's love."

Em didn't reply, her breath stuck in her chest.

"Heh, that's what I thought, you've got no more tricks up your sleeve, Fatal." Suddenly pulling away, Sun allowed his whip to transform back into its Dice form, catching it in his hand.

Em slid down the alley wall, with nothing left to hold her to it, her weak legs couldn't stand her weight.

Sun smirked at the sight, "If it makes you feel better, when I was searching for you this morning, it did take me a while to track you down."

The arctic fox tiredly looked up to meet his gaze, "Y-you were looking for me?"

He nodded, "You're quite crafty, y'know. It's a shame that talent is going to waste."

Em flinched at the insult.

"It's not too late to change though, I can see a lot of potential in you." Giving her a sheepish grin, something that seemed almost too normal, he continued, "Just… don't work on your character development in the Pureheart Valley, I stick to my promises, and your 10,000 bounty looks awfully good."

Flashing her a quick wave, he turned around and headed back onto the main street, "Later then!"

Em could do nothing but stare after him.

...Ancestors help me.

Sun brushed off the tiny white furs on his scarf as he walked down main street. He had just finished his… talk with Em Fatal, and he was feeling awfully good about himself. That went better than expected! She responded just as I thought she would, although at times she was a little… annoying.

The canuki wrinkled his nose at the thought of her incessant flirting. There were times when I was barely holding on to my anger.

Straightening his belt as he traveled along, he sighed. Nonetheless, if she's smart she'll be out of the valley by dusk. And if not, then Marmalade and I can split the gold.

Sun paused. Hm, speaking of Marmalade…

Tapping the earpiece he wore, he smiled, "Hey, you still there?"

There was a hesitation, before a long sigh came from the device, "Ugh, unfortunately."

"Oh, c'mon kiddo, that went great!"

"That's not what I'm talking about and you know it! Do you realize how awkward it was to hear Sun of all people say that shit?!"

"Of course I do," Sun's smirk widened, "I'm his mother after all."

And with that, the canuki's form suddenly disappeared under a cloud of magic, as Tanya transformed back to her usual self; no longer pretending to be the young Sheriff.

"I guess it was necessary though." Marmalade sighed, the sound coming out staticky, "You definitely fooled her."

"It was a good idea." Tanya smiled, "Making Sun of all people threaten her like that? She would be an idiot not to hit the road."

"Hopefully we never have to see her again."

Tanya paused in front of a cafe, "Yes, hopefully…"

Making her way to one of the outdoor tables, the tanuki sat down in the metal chair, letting out a sigh as she finally rested; that ordeal took more out of her than she thought, "Alright, I'm back at the cafe."

"Thanks for helping me with this, Mrs. Keys."

"It was no issue, girlie," Tanya replied, "I didn't like hearing about Em either, you know."

"I don't think anybody did." Marmalade paused, "... Oh, it seems like Sun is making his way back from the bathroom and to you, I better go."

"See you around."

"You too. Cutting transmission."

At that, Tanya took the earpiece out from her ear, as well as Sun's Dice from her pocket; placing both on the tabletop in front of the chair opposite of her.

Mission complete.

It was only a few moments later did Sun come back from inside the cafe, sitting himself down at the table, "Sorry, there was a long wait so it took a while-"

"Don't worry about it, Sunshine." Tanya smiled, "You did forget your things here though."

Sun's eyes found his items on the table, and he jumped, "H-huh? That's strange, I swear I had these in my belt."

"Be more careful, Kitten. If you lose that Dice of yours, your father might tear down the entire kingdom trying to find it."

Sun chuckled sheepishly at the thought, and slid his things back into his pocket, "I'll try to keep that in mind, heh".

Tanya smiled, "So, where were we?

"Hmm… oh! I was telling you about the time I ruined a jewelry heist!"

"Then please proceed."

So Sun did, and as Tanya listened to her son's exciting tale, she couldn't help but wonder. Will he forgive me when he finds out what I did?