I jumped from my seat, clearly on edge and weary. I relaxed when I heard a familiar voice. "Rudolph?" I called his name from the back chairs in the work room. I had another Embroidery going for a second handkerchief.  I set everything down and got up to go to the front. I spotted the thief and felt a warm smile cross my face. For someone I didn't know, I liked him, a lot. I walked to him and saw the expression on his face, something was wrong. "What is the matter, Rudolph? Is someone hurt or in trouble?" I looked to him with concern. If anything was wrong, i wanted to know so I could help. The events from earlier having passed for now since, my now deeming friend, came for something. Something that had to be risked in broad day light. Of that I took note, and I took good note of it, so it was serious.