[ While Fern herself isn't at a point where she's desperate enough to start pickpocketing, she also isn't going to judge others for doing so. She hasn't been here long, but between the large chunk of debt she's now in and what she's observed in her week or so in this city, it's quite clear that some people have been pushed to their limits. And even if that's not the case, many are simply willing to do whatever it takes to get by. It's that kind of place, where more often than not it's every person for themselves.
Fern picks up on what the girl is doing while she's standing in line with a small basket of items. She doesn't directly look at her while she does the deed, not wanting to call attention to it, but she's fully aware of the act — and of when the girl is successful, the mark walking off to another part of the store without any idea of what just happened.
Silently, Fern glances over and raises an eyebrow, curious. Was it worth it? ]
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Fern picks up on what the girl is doing while she's standing in line with a small basket of items. She doesn't directly look at her while she does the deed, not wanting to call attention to it, but she's fully aware of the act — and of when the girl is successful, the mark walking off to another part of the store without any idea of what just happened.
Silently, Fern glances over and raises an eyebrow, curious. Was it worth it? ]