Edward had been disappointed he was no longer getting free food from school. Nothing else had truly changed except he's had an easier time avoiding school. The new constable was a real piece of work that he'd been trying his hardest to avoid.  Today, he'd been woken by the new baby crying and was in a particularly sour mood.

There seemed to be no one to worry about as he slipped along the marketplace, going between people to avoid being seen by anyone who could recognize him for the trouble he was. When he was bigger and stronger, he wouldn't have to worry about hiding. He'd have made a name for himself and no one would mess with him.

He saw something, a purse someone had dropped. It must have just happened, since no one else seemed to notice. He glanced around to but sure no one was looking as he walked over casually. Extra casually in fact! He glanced left and right as he came upon the item in question and drooped low to snatch it up. Soon as his fingers gripped it he stood straight and hurried to move from the area. It had some weight to it, it might be full of coins!

A soft, jaunty whistle came from his lips as he put a strut in his step like it was a good day. It would be as soon as he found a quiet space to look at his new gain.