Sounds like the author could have invested a bit more effort in world building.
The fantasy genre can be a trap for those who don't create or adopt some sort of structured metaphysical model through ...
s/it's/its/ damnit!
Also, I feel like the title sets an expectation that flies in the face of the synopsis provided by Lyn.
A thief pulling "Trouble's pigtails" sets up a rather specific mental image. That would seem to necessitate a mischievous thief proactively driving the action (at least at the outset).
This story seems to be about the anti-hero being dragged into the action rather than a mischievous, possibly flirtatious Puck or Tom Sawyer getting more than they bargained for.
Also, I feel like the title sets an expectation that flies in the face of the synopsis provided by Lyn.
A thief pulling "Trouble's pigtails" sets up a rather specific mental image. That would seem to necessitate a mischievous thief proactively driving the action (at least at the outset).
This story seems to be about the anti-hero being dragged into the action rather than a mischievous, possibly flirtatious Puck or Tom Sawyer getting more than they bargained for.