To Steal is to take possession of an object from another agent without their consent, typically through stealth or deception rather than force. It is the primary verb for enacting the resolution vector of Theft.
Within ATET, stealing is an act of narrative re-appropriation. It is a choice to resolve a Conflict over a resource with cunning instead of confrontation. The success of the act is governed by an agent’s skills in subterfuge, its appraisal of the risks, and the internal justification it holds for the act.
Systemic Context & Mechanics
The verb “to Steal” is the entry point into the complex social and narrative systems of Theft.
For a full breakdown of the mechanics that govern this action, including the role of justifying beliefs, the consequences of discovery, and the specific Eidos generated; please see the core document on the broader concept: