"Just someone that has an inkling of what you are."

That's all Barriss says at first, her eyes locked onto the thief that's now scooting along the ground away from her as she takes her first step out of the alleyway.

"This is my territory, thief. Not even the gangbangers that hang out down here try stunts like that in my space. You're lucky that I'm more interested in your mark than you. You run along now, unless you want more trouble than that bag is worth."

After another menacing step, the man scrabbles to his feet and takes off, top speed. She does not pursue, but she does watch his departing back.

"I'd say criminals are a cowardly, superstitious lot...but you likely already knew that."