[ That's the very question Peony is dying to know the answer to as well, though from the way her assailant — someone much taller than her, though that's not exactly unusual — phrases it, the former seems more likely. And even if that's not the case, Peony isn't about to make herself out to be an enemy, and while her stealth isn't the sharpest, she's a much better liar. ]

Sure you weren't trailing my target?

[ She sighs, but lowers the arm that holds her blade. She hardly has the advantage here, anyway. ]

But that being the case, we just might be going after the same thief. Truce? I won't slit your throat if you don't slit mine?