The chapter opens with the protagonist starting the day and expressing reluctance over their new ally, Everen, who they feel has invaded their personal space.
The protagonist receives a message from Kelwyn through a gray wyvern, noting there is only a week left to prepare Everen for an upcoming criminal undertaking.
The protagonist starts the day by training Everen in the art of pickpocketing.
The training becomes difficult because the protagonist thinks they're becoming attracted to Everen, despite hating themselves for it. The protagonist does not have much experience with romantic or sexual feelings.
To conclude training, the protagonist makes Everen pickpocket a coin purse from the difficult position of their inner jacket pocket.
The protagonist and Everen practice their skills on a real person in the city, using a distraction to allow Everen to steal a coin purse and a comb with a decent amount of money.
Everen proves successful, and the protagonist decides to keep the gold coin and let Everen keep the rest of the money, believing it to be fair payment for his services.
As the chapter ends, the protagonist acknowledges Everen's improvements and thinks that he might be ready for the upcoming job.