Her own escape route had been barred by making herself noticed, so Subaru stepped closer just as she was asked— No. She was told to. Who was this girl to give her orders when it comes to something like this?

Subaru stopped when she was in view, her expression wounded but for the frustration causing her to knit her brow. "I'm not the thief." It wasn't supposed to be accusatory, but changing one little word made all the difference. Not 'a' thief...