"Wh--"

The Bangaa doesn't expect it at all, eyes widening as he takes the hit point-blank. Unfortunately, it has the consequence of sending his stolen possessions flying off along with him, straight into a makeshift stand. To say that the shop owner looks plenty miffed would be an understatement--the Bangaa shopkeeper is downright livid, shouting at the thief before throwing an accusing stare in Connie's general direction. Though fortunately, perhaps, he doesn't spot Connie (yet--or better, never), not quite aware that the magitek knight he's looking for is way younger than expected.

In the interest of damage control, Jade steps in and approaches the merchant, bowing deferentially before launching into an explanation of the situation, the woman whose purse was stolen in tow. Her thankful tears seem to mollify the shopkeeper, as with the promise to pay for the repairs of his stand.

Once that's settled, with the promise of authorities being alerted along with Jade retrieving his wallet, Jade returns to where Connie is, a smile on his face.

"That's quite a lucky turn of events."