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The morning with the others had been rather dull. Tobi was in sight of a challenge and had yet to get that from anyone in the group. Mitsu and the other girls had feed him plenty, gave him pets, and cuddled, but his mind was busy and needed something more. He had notice Blade depart and knew him to be likely to play at least fetch, so without much else to keep him in place he followed the thief on light paws.

He had followed him quite a ways to the market where Blade had stopped to observe people. He had seen the ones he had stayed with before do this. Instantly his eyes lite up and he gave a small yip to signal his presence, sitting down at Blade's feet.

Tobi tilted his head as Blade spoke but leaned into the hand that was petting him. His eyes seemed to show a sense of understanding as he followed Blade's gaze to the woman and boy. However, Tobi wasn't quite as obedient with Blade as he was with Mitsu. So instead of staying he followed right after the thief and toward the woman.

Passing Blade up he instantly engaged the little boy giving a small bark his tail wagging behind him. He was a much smaller breed of dog so his size was far from threatening. It was also hard to take the tongue dangling out of his mouth as he panted happily as anything less than funny. Sitting back as he gave another bark, he lifted his front paws in almost a begging motion, his ears perked on the top of his head. Thankfully the blue bandanna that he wore about his neck kept him from looking like a stray and more like a pet that had possibly wandered off.

Panting happily Tobi stood up on his hind feet keeping his balance rather easily. His attention finally fell on the lady who had something he was indeed familiar with. Watching her purse move this way and that close to the ground Tobi seized the opportunity. Normally he was used as a distraction, but that wasn't to say the bandit dog didn't know how to snatch a purse. He had generally been rewarded so well for doing so.

Suddenly leaping forward in a playful manner, Tobi took hold of the purse between his teeth lifting the item up and tugged backward. He had learned this motion because it normally pulled the item free where tugging along would normally get the purse snagged or give the victim time to grab hold. If the purse was secured Tobi would be sure to bolt quickly after, darting in between the legs of those walking in the street.

It wasn't long before Tobi reappeared. He had gone the long way around, coming up the back side of the alley. A trick to limit being followed and to keep from leading pursuers to his owners. The purse was still dangling from his mouth as he gave a muffled bark to get Blade's attention.

Sitting back on his rear his tail began to wag. He dropped the purse at his feet looking up at Blade with a face full of pride. Panting in his happy moment his tongue flopped out the side of his mouth.

Quite pleased with himself Tobi leaned into the ear scratching. It wasn't a treat but it certainly was something. When Blade brought his focus back out into the crowd, Tobi was instantly on alert. It was almost like his entire demeanor changed and he was ready for action. As Blade pointed out the lady Tobi gave a short soft bark in a way of reply. Indeed he saw her.

As soon as Blade said 'injured dog' Tobi was on it. He moved out into the crowd a fair ways until he was only a short distance away. He was coming up from behind so there was no worries that the lady would see him just yet. Lifting his front paw he continued toward the lady with a staggered limp. As soon as he was close he let out a soft whine, one that sounded pained. To complete his look his ears drooped to the sides of his head, his brown eyes looking rounder than usual.

As soon as Blade had come and gone Tobi tilted his head as the lady turned to see who had bumped into her. Quickly he let out a sharp bark as a distraction for the thief before he too darted off into the crowd. Around feet and under carts Tobi disappeared under the table cloth of a meat stand.

By the time Tobi made it back over to Blade the canine had spoils of his own. Dangling from his mouth were a few links of freshly made sausage. Taking a seat beside the thief, his tail wagging furiously behind himself, Tobi began to nibble on his food.

Wealth seemed to be no exception for the next gentleman to hit the market. His clothes spoke of some line of nobility, his fingers covered in rings. He had a manner of servants at his side that he would send off to fetch him things, merely pointing and giving a command. Shopping was generally not his thing it would seem, but he was not here for your normal everyday goods. This gentleman came to stop in front of a shop teaming with artwork, vases, and other finery to decorate a home. This is what he was here for, something he could not trust to a mere servant.

Quickly Tobi downed a link of the sausage leaving the other two in favor of the jerky Blade was offering him. He downed the meat easily enough licking his chops after he had finished. For a moment he thought about chewing on the other links but Blade had issued a warning about eating too much. Perhaps there would be food later?

Seeing Blade turn back toward the crowd, Tobi wiggled his head between Blade's arm and his side. His vision settled on the man Blade had indicated a low chatter emitting from his throat. So he wanted him to play? That didn't always work with guys, but he would give it a shot.

Pulling his head free the Shiba Inu made his way through the crowd. The man appeared to be busy looking through the vases and sculptures that sat outside the shop that he didn't even notice the little dog approach.

At first Tobi barked which got the man's attention, if nothing else it startled him into realizing there was a dog present. The nobleman wheeled around but instead of finding a big dog like he expected he saw Tobi. The little dog seemed to come no higher than his knee. Glancing around he didn't see any one present that looked like they might own the creature, but was that really his concern?

Again Tobi barked, this time when the man turned to him he had his rear in the air, his front legs extended in front of him. His tail wagged behind him as he yipped again, tongue dangling out the side of his mouth. The nobleman stared at him awkwardly for a moment but made no real response.

After a bit of prancing around, hopping and in general throwing a fuss about wanting to play and getting nothing, Tobi decided on his own to change his tactics. The nobleman had told him to shoo and was about to turn back toward his artwork but he was about to be sorely mistaken if he thought he could ignore the dog that easily.

Jumping up Tobi took hold of the corner of his jacket with his teeth giving it a vicious tug. He by no means had enough weight to pull the man off his feet but it was enough to make him stumble forward.