Okay, I have no time as I am just returning to Poland after 2 months stay in Paris.....
So what is the problem with thieving attempt? I thought that Rand was supposed to distract the shopkeeper and Rianna use Intrusion to grab things. Maybe Gallador could also help with distracting security.
Another idea: maybe it would be better to try to steal when the shop is closed, after making the inspection during time it is opened?
Zink hasn't been around lately, I PMed him so we could get everything worked out as to what to do but haven't gotten an answer.
I think trying to do the stealing when the marketplace is closed would be more problematic, I think Ush said there's cameras and stuff around and someone sneaking around at night would be a lot more noticeable, as opposed to doing it when there's people around.
Idea!
Rianna mentioned putting the parts in a bathroom. We could place them in a stall that Xorn or Xavier are currently 'using' so that would keep people out, and if anyone goes 'Hey, why are you doing that?' we can have good old Takuan tell them 'It is none of your concern' in that lovable way that he does...