"Thank ye kindly." says the unicorn with a faux-twang and a tip of her imaginary hat as another card makes it's way into her possession.
That's a first. Most people ask why she steals, but not why she steals. They'er to focused on her always positive results, and impeccable timing to try and talk her into focusing on something other then her thief-craft.
Another sip or several.
"Acquiring something, shifting it's ownership from them to you...that heady rush of a job well done. That's why I do it. It's not about money, or fame. I do it because I'm good at it, and if I can find something that's an actual challenge...all the better."
Simple as that. And also why she hadn't tried to learn Matter.
"Same question. What got you into the provision of beneficial shinnies? And what's gotten you to stay as a merchant to these fine folks."