The gentlemen at the bar laughed and went on and on about women, sex, and money.169Please respect copyright.PENANA0jRSTgk2Tl
I just waited. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAg5UmJc4zlP
I waited for them to down those 10 shots of Tequila, I waited for their eyes to get heavy and their words to slur, I waited for their bodies to sway and their minds to be carefree.169Please respect copyright.PENANAf3JCoBIS8A
Their laughter erupted through the entire bar, it was now or never.169Please respect copyright.PENANAXMn8Xv8R5f
Focusing my mind in on the full pouch he had hooked to his belt, I work my elemental magic.
Air slowly blows under the pouch stronger and stronger each time until it began floating slightly. 169Please respect copyright.PENANA8hwQADfSoC
Focus harder, Raven.169Please respect copyright.PENANAsXaUlAyFrK
The bag unclips from his side and speeds towards me, riding on a wave of wind. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAGbKBaHa8wb
"Gotcha." A smirk spreads on my lips as I clamp down on the money bag with my soiled fingers.
I move the chair out from under the table and get up to leave, but before I can, I hear the bartender yell.
"I saw that, young lady! Sir! Sir! Your coins!"
I turned on my heels and darted towards the old wooden door. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAE64YkPBspR
Distraction, distraction. I need a distraction.
I turn back around towards the bar, gripping the pouch in one hand and my other slung out towards the bottles of booze that racked the entire bar and I pulled. 169Please respect copyright.PENANA1g2OOG7cwZ
Every bottle shattered, every glass busted, and every person was shocked. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAILrRDM9jtb
I shove the door open and ran into the closest alley possible. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAdZ4ERnBKtQ
"Where are you ya little thief!" The old gruffness of his voice sent chills down my arms. The drunken slurs grew closer. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAO1afL1PbO8
I sprinted as fast as my legs would carry me, passing stores, bumping shoulders with strangers, and dodging guards.169Please respect copyright.PENANArjOyXk3GWX
My feet patted against the stones of the pathways through the center of town, running towards the small wooden shack my family called home. 169Please respect copyright.PENANA4QDo21uUgI
I slowed my pace to walking and eased the old door open slowly. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAC2rfZ1xrrr
"Well, good afternoon Raven. When did you decide it was time to finally show up?" My mother stood over the kitchen sink.169Please respect copyright.PENANAkUqYtx2yEm
"I found work today, Mr. McKay let me help around the ranch for a little bit." I say as I toss the pouch of money onto the table. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAraQRoQUnht
She looked towards the money then towards me, a look of disapproval.169Please respect copyright.PENANAVXGIKjBaO9
"You expect me to believe he gave you that much for one day. Honey, you have to stop using your powers in public, you could get caught by the guards. Using your powers without reason is against the law."169Please respect copyright.PENANA35vd32loeA
She gives me a pointed look, but the bags under her eyes and the stress that is building up on her shoulders showed. She needed help financially, she's just too stubborn to say so. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAIoTPc1OWOL
"I had a reason, I had to bring money back for you and Julie to eat on." I say nonchalantly as I silently pray that'll be the end of this lecture. 169Please respect copyright.PENANAntgHeKhOjT
To my demise, it is. 169Please respect copyright.PENANARqDyb3OH7K
She nods with a sigh, then turns back towards the dishes. 169Please respect copyright.PENANA0EVBApLv0Y
"Goodnight my Raven."169Please respect copyright.PENANAVRQ2cgf3gr