[Distracted by the children, he doesn't answer at first. He grimaces at the sight of them.]
No. But several of the brats are would-be thieves.
[He hisses on the word "thieves" - an unnatural sound for a man to make - directing a venomous look at one of the urchins trying to sidle up behind him. The child takes the hint and runs off, Mogget tightening his hold on his bag. Mogget starts walking again - he really would like to find somewhere quiet, away from all these people. He glances back at Ja'far.]
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No. But several of the brats are would-be thieves.
[He hisses on the word "thieves" - an unnatural sound for a man to make - directing a venomous look at one of the urchins trying to sidle up behind him. The child takes the hint and runs off, Mogget tightening his hold on his bag. Mogget starts walking again - he really would like to find somewhere quiet, away from all these people. He glances back at Ja'far.]
I come from the Old Kingdom.