[ Maria turns to Sheryl to answer, but at that the older woman quickly moves to run away-- much to Maria's dismay, who at first moves to chase her but then realises it's useless either way, so she just sighs briefly before turning towards the older girl again. ]
... A thief. I tried to convince her to return the goods she took, but..
hiiii! ;;
... A thief. I tried to convince her to return the goods she took, but..