Erin was close, the guards hadn’t noticed him yet. Staying close to the wall and in the shadows he crept until he hit a corner. He’d calculated how many there were in the room, how many there were in the building before he’d entered. The window was closed where he came in and he made sure nothing could be traced back to him. This was going to be a simple snatch and grab. It was a benefit, something the royal family did every once in a while. Dressed in his best he walked out and began to blend into the crowd.<br/><br/>His light brown eyes flicked toward the prize and he smiled. There were plenty of people around it, so he wouldn’t look suspicious. He’d been good at hiding himself from the press. There were many who would like to know who the infamous thief was who stole so many things from the rich. This would be his biggest game yet. He mingled and laughed with the guests, commenting here and there about things making himself look like he belonged.<br/><br/>As the party died down he slipped away without anyone noticing and waited for the party to end. It was quite and dark when he made his move. He had to dodge a few guards to get to his new position but he managed alright. It was all going quite smoothly. He walked toward it, feet barely making a sound as he approached the jewel. It was the prized possession of the house and he was going to take it.<br/><br/>He reached forward and snatched it stuffing it into a pocket of his overcoat. He started to head out when he noticed someone coming his way. Ducking into the shadows he muttered a small curse when he heard the guard yelling about the jewel being stolen. So much for a clean getaway. He started to run; trying his best to slip in and out of the shadows when he needed to. He was almost out when he was tackled. The jewel slipped from his pocket as he wrestled with the guard.<br/><br/>It didn’t last long as his arms were pinned behind his back and he was lifted to his knees. “You’re gonna stand before the queen. Don’t expect there to be mercy.” A guard said pulling him to his feet. He struggled a little when he felt a knife go to his throat. They brought him to the main hall where the queen usually sat on her throne, overseeing the public problems. He was brought to his knees again as someone was sent to get the queen.