With a snort, Saffron launched herself in hot pursuit.  Could the thief really expect them to fall for a trick that obvious?<br/><br/>The other girl was fast, but Saffron and King had easily been the fastest runners in their village.  She could've kept pace even without the golden armor that, for all its apparent bulk, quickened her step tremendously, and with casual ease she whipped past the scantily-clad thief, spun on her heel, and faced her with hands on her armored hips.<br/><br/>"Are you just trying to be cute and waste everyone's time, or did you seriously think that was going to work?"  A dangerous edge tinged her voice.  "Now hand over the<em>real</em>...hearthstone.  Or whatever it's called.  I don't have time to beat it out of you and honestly, I'd rather not if I don't have to."