“… you cheeky bleeder.” Callan said as he worked out what must have happened.
He scowled at Tali for a moment, then laughed. “Well at least I don’t ‘av to buy you another.”
“Sorry I took it before. Had to be sure you wouldn’t use it on this lot.” He explained nodding at the group.
Bellah’s ear twitched ever so slightly, just before the pickpocket made his move. She grabbed the unwelcome hand before it could slip into her pocket, and twisted it into a painful lock.
The Aamami loudly hissed at the thief, like a feral cat.