Title: "The Jewel That Can't Be Stolen"
Status: WIP
Fandom: Thief 4
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Garrett
Disclaimer: Copyright Eidos Montreal. No copyright infringement intended.
Rating: K
Genre: AU, gen
Warning: none
Summary: The City. A place of endless opportunities for a thief...
The moon was full tonight. Its pale light illuminated the roofs and streets, throwing into sharp relief what was usually hidden in the deep shadows cast by lanterns, lamps and the flicker of open fire. Superstition or not, its presence kept people up and about, instead of sound asleep.
Not ideal conditions for a thief, but then they never were. And a good one like Garrett thrived on the added challenge.
He crouched down in a safe spot, concealed from the sight of guards and passers-by, and took a moment to wrap both his loot and tools in a soft cloth. He needed to move fast and unhindered, and the sound of metal would have given him away.
Garrett straightened, only half a step away from a drop that would shatter bones, and overlooked the sprawling City that lay at his feet.
The river wound its way east of where he stood, the unobstructed view framed by smoking chimneys and warm glowing windows. The wind carried the stench from the sewers, whispers, and the raucous calls of drunks staggering home. There was also a hint of freshly baked bread, signaling the coming of dawn long before the sun.
A peaceful illusion. Garrett knew what lay underneath, but for him, night was a time of endless opportunities. That being fact, he moved on, another target in mind.
The End
R&R