[i]How did she know?[/i] Elkko thought right as she said those trying words, his lips curling slightly in disbelief. 

He had been doing this sort of thing all his life, how did she spot him? Stepping back, his eyes lowering briefly, he shot her a short farewell as she walked away, stunned. [i]I've gotta be more careful[/i] was all he could think, as he headed back to the shantytown he called home, waiting for night to come around. 

As night did strike eventually, Elkko made his way over to the Gilded Tankard, ordering himself a quick mug of Stone Cold Ale, a specialty ale at a slightly higher price. He never did care about saving up his money anyways, it's not like he was going to be able to leave this old shantytown anytime soon.