part 3: to catch a thief

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Maybe he had it coming to him for a life of crime.

Watch him run.

Running until he's out of breath.

His eyes squeezed shut and running as if his life depended on it

"Stop, thief!"

The voice in his head, as if a more familiar call than his own name,

"Stop, thief!"

He didn't bother to wait for what they always called him. 

Not daring to look back, the voices rang in his head. 

He knew that the predator would catch its prey eventually. 

"To fight in order to live."

The voices in his head told him the same things. 

If he stopped, there would be dire consequences.

Running until every last bit of strength was sapped from his body.

Maybe it was never his fault. A life of crime pays off.

His crimes pay off unwanted debts and helped him when he needed it the most.

To help the ones he loved the most...

One's vision and thoughts can get hazy...

As the alcohol sets in, and a pair of dice are thrown...

The day repeats...

He is back on the run for his own survival.

This forest is a maze, there is no way out. There is no escape.

Just like your true nature

Not a sliver of light letting through under the blanket of stars.

You cannot hide forever, thief. 

They can see through your tricks. 

While others may be fooled.

It will be your downfall. 

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