there is no thief like me

Vale, i arrived

 Vale's harbor was bustling, bustling with traders, Grimm hunters, and citizens coming and going. Arsène Lupine, in Ruby Rose's body, watched the busy city streets. He knew his journey to freedom would require more than escaping the surveillance of the Rose/Xiao Long family and Qrow. Vale offered opportunities but also significant challenges for a seven-year-old, even if that young man was the legendary thief.

 The first challenge was to raise money. Arsène, using his stealth skills, infiltrated the busiest areas of the city, cunningly observing passers-by's bags. With each small act of dexterity, he accumulated enough to ensure his immediate survival.

 The next step was to get men's clothes that wouldn't attract attention. Looking at the different stands in Vale's markets, Arsène finally found a second-hand clothing store. He chose simple, neutral and functional clothes, trying to blend in with the other kids in the city. As he tried on clothes, he made sure his scythe, now carefully hidden in a coat, remained out of sight.

 With his disguise ready, Arsène faced the third challenge: finding a place to sleep. He walked the less busy streets, looking for alleys and corners forgotten by the hustle and bustle of the city. Finally, he found temporary refuge in a small abandoned outhouse. Between boxes and shadows, he huddled, staring at the stars that dotted the night sky.

 While the city slept, Arsène began to plan his solitary life. He knew he needed to be careful, act discreetly, and never reveal his true identity. The duality between Ruby and Arsène became more complex, but the skilled thief was determined to shape his destiny in the way that suited him best.

 The days unfolded like a carefully crafted choreography. Arsène, still calling himself Ruby, began to explore the city's corners. He watched, learned and adapted, a seven-year-old in body but a cunning, calculating mind within.

 To ensure his livelihood, Arsène honed his observation and petty theft skills. He got enough food to survive without attracting attention. However, Qrow's shadow still loomed over him, and the constant threat of being discovered was a heavy burden.

 While exploring Vale, Arsène discovered that some mercenaries offered jobs to those willing to undertake less orthodox tasks. He engaged in stealth missions, using his acquired skills as Arsène Lupine to stand out among others.

 However, life in the shadows was not easy. Arsène, or rather, Ruby, felt loneliness weighing heavily on her chest. The noisy streets of Vale were silent witnesses of his lonely nights. With every look he received, with every laugh from a child on the street, he was reminded that despite the facade, he was still trapped in a child's body.

 The journey to freedom continued, and Arsène Lupine was determined to carve his own destiny, overcoming the challenges that life in Vale presented. With the cloak of night as his ally and the shadows as his refuge, he moved forward, a petty thief in search of something that transcended mere survival.

 With the city pulsing around her, Ruby, or rather Arsène, fell deeper into Vale's shadows. Every step became a balancing game between a child's life and the antics of a legendary thief. He learned to rely on the cunning gained over the years, remaining an enigma to those who crossed his path. The lonely journey continued, with each street and alley offering opportunities and challenges, as the petty thief sought his freedom in the shadows of the city.

 Final Notes

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