Update 2/22/2016: Ahoy, I have forgotten to come back here haha anyway, I may have some editor who is helping me editing some of the latest chapter (aka you can find more of this in Archive of Our Own, I don't think I can't post it here? You can find it on my bio for my name at the website so here it is, a whole new refresh and edit chapter. Warning! This will now have a Point of View, three different Point of View. You have been warned

Garrett's POV

I grabbed the letter off my desk; it was late afternoon in Eternal City. I wait until night falls so I may resume my night time activity. It was never safe to steal in broad daylight but I can hear faint commotion from below the clock tower. I chuckle faintly as my eyes falls on the letter. The same letter that Basso gave to me. The one with the unknown client with no object needing to be stolen. Only a few ridiculous words, but two of them caught my attention.

"Three days?" I mutter to myself.

No main objective, just three days. But what happens in three days? I rub my chin as I began to plot this out. Three days could mean I could be captured, murdered, or taken in for interrogation. Chances are one thing but hope is another. Whoever the person must be, they were smart to send this to Basso. I shake my head as I fold it and hide it once more. As I turned around, I realize how much the sky was darkening. When I went to grab my equipment, I realized I had grabbed the Claw. Erin's claw. I could feel a weight in my chest, but I didn't shed a tear. Not until the day I hide in my cave, would one single tear stream down from my cheek.

I shook those thoughts away; everything is in the past. None of them were ever coming back, not even Erin. She had been a troublemaker from the start. I reflected as I climb out of the clock tower. It was difficult for her to understand what I was trying to teach her. Yeah sure. I only wish she could have listened to me for once and maybe, just maybe, none of this would ever have happened.

"But this is what she gets," I said as I stare into the distance atop stone market before dropping down.

I made contact to the floor before swiftly hiding behind the crates, leaning to the side to observe the area. No sight of the Watch or any civilians. I shrug as I took the chance to run, turning corner into every alley I can take. As I reached a dead end, I noticed a hidden door in the corner of my eye. This must be where a gold and silver ring is being kept hidden. I end up smiling to myself. This will be a quick job to get over and done with before anyone notices. As I got in and scanned the surrounding area, I slowly closed my right eye as I activate the focus ability.

"This should be fun."

Corvo's POV

I held the paper in front of my face as lists of names form in my cloud of thoughts. A sigh escapes from my lips as I rub my forehead using my thumb, index, and middle finger. I had difficulty sleeping last night, meaning I was visited by the Outsider once again. I could almost hear his voice echoing in the back of my mind with his questions and clues. What am I going to do with this letter? Am I going to murder someone? Let someone live? Those questions never leave my mind in peace. What am I going to do? I can't just leave Emily all alone with all her duties of being Empress.

A surprise knock rapped against my door. I quickly hid the paper under a book and cleared my throat. "Come in."

The door opened to reveal a young servant, one who I quickly recognized. "Callista, what bring you here?"

"I've noticed how distracted you seem and Emily is worried about you."

I stare for a few seconds before shaking my head. "Where is Emily?"

"In the library, would you like me to fetch her for you?"

"No, but thank you. I'll go find her myself."

I took the chance to go find Emily with Callista's help. I heard up-stairs to the second floor where the library was located. It wasn't that far from the staircase. As I walked in, I spotted Emily sitting in a chair. The reading chair as she would say, because I would sit there whenever I would read a bedtime story. I smile as I approached her, noticing she was fast asleep. Which lead me to laugh softly as I kneel down to caress her cheek. It caused her to flinch as she woke up.

"Mmm-who?"

"Did I disturb your nap?" I ask as I smile down at her.

"No, but I was worried about you." Emily said as she sat up in her chair.

"You shouldn't be, but I'm thinking you're concerned why I'm so distracted." I say as she nods her head.

"Yes, you weren't like this before you got that letter."

I wasn't fully sure how to explain the situation. "Emily, I have exactly three days to decide."

Her eyes widened in shock before a look of confusion replaced it. "To decide what?"

"To head to The Eternal City and –"

"Empress Emily and Lord Protector!"

We turned to the door to see the guard screaming outside the door frame. I stood in front of Emily as the guard rushed inside. I raise an eyebrow as I felt a tight fist holding my coat. Emily was frightened.

"Report now. I commanded in a firm tone.

"Someone has broken into the royal safe. We need you to come at once!"

I nod in affirmation before I look over my shoulder to Emily. "You know where to hide?"

Emily nodded once as I quickly follow the guard. The guard guides me downstairs into the deepest levels of Dunwall Tower, where the royal safe was kept. It was almost impossible for a master thief, or whoever it could be, to be able to crack the safe and get in. I know because I was beside Jessamine every time we ran tests on the safe. As we made it to the room, we spot the safe wide open with nothing inside. I stare at it, then continue to stare more in disbelief. I was beyond shock; whoever did this must be either a genius or a master locksmith.

"Don't let this thief get away." I said to the Guard.

"Yes Lord Protector!"

I slowly place my hand on the edge of the safe's door. I look around every inch of it, looking for any clues. This really surprised all of us. We made sure that no one could lock-pick this easily. I continue to look around before turning my attention to the keyhole. Placing my hand beside it, I brush it with my thumb. It made it seem almost too easy to open, as if they had the key. But the key is secure with me, unless. I withdrew my hand as I start to head outside, but then I catch movement in the corner of my eye. I spot a swiftly moving shadow far away from me. I grab my sword and spin it to for the blade to rise up. I stood there for what I believe to be thirty seconds or so. Nothing sprung out at me or moved to cause an alarm. I put away my blades as I headed inside, but I still felt a presence watching me as I stepped inside the tower. I gave one last look over my shoulder but heard absolute silence.

"I will get to the bottom of this."