Maybe coming along to chase the thief was the wrong choice. The big guy's muscles weren't just for show, and he could run! As a young and healthy boy, Riu should naturally have some agility, and he had been raised playing some light sports for exercise, but most of his days were spent studying. What he lacked most besides strength was stamina. As far as their chase went, he just made it his goal to keep Sigrun in sight.<br/><br/>The boy was more or less at the back of the pack the whole time. When everyone had finally grouped up again, he didn't have the energy to worry about whatever had happened with the thief. His body was desperately sweating to cool down, and his breaths were heavy, but he still had the advantage of youth. It was that light, childish sweat, and he recovered considerably quicker than the older professor Learin.<br/><br/>He was slightly disappointed when he learned that the thief had escaped, but at least they recovered the stolen goods. He noticed the scenery and was a little surprised.<span style="font-style: italic">Why did the thief run here? Was it improvised? Or closer to her destination?</span>He had imagined a daring chase through the woods, where the thief could use trees to hide. Maybe she thought the hills would be better to wear them out, instead. She'd be right. Unfortunately for her, Ahmaht was still faster.<br/><br/>Riu nodded quietly. His cheeks were a bit flushed, but other than that you wouldn't be able to tell that he'd been running so hard. "Let's go back."