Kaffka Method

The Kaffka Method is a deceptive act that some criminal creatures pull off for their own benefit.

Origin
The Kaffka Method was invented by General Kaffka, a once-loyal general in an unnamed army. After rebelling, he came up with a method in order to let other people's guard's down easily so he could build up easily disposable trust.

Method
The Kaffka Method varies between its users. The basis of it is that the user of the method portrays themselves as a weakened, defenseless civilian/pedustrian (different beings masquerade themselves as either "hobos", homeless people, ect.). They must have no weapons with them and they disable their kinetic powers for a certain period of time (if they have any) so that, when checked, will appear mortal.

The user then attempts to find someone who will notice them. They will get their attention by putting themselves in danger but masquerading obliviousness (i.e. angering cats/dogs/birds, walking out in the middle of the road, running into a real criminal or gang member, ect.), which usually tricks the targetted pedustrian into "saving" them.

An alternate step to this is the disguised criminal gets the attention of the targetted pedustrian and tells them that something is wrong ("I cant walk, help me", "I can't see, help me home", "My daughter/brother/son/sister is [some danger]", etc.) and tricks them into helping the criminal.

After this happens, the disguised criminal usually acts on the edge of over the top or very thankful. After this, they will wait and build up trust for several months or years, then when they have a strong relationship with the person and get what they needed, they strike at the right time that will cause the most disorientation for the targeted pedustrian. The criminal almost never kills them.

Uses
Criminals use the Kaffka Method for means of spying for information, getting money, getting food, or if they are really desperate and are actually hurt, for the purpose of regaining strength. However, the Kaffka Method is risky - if the targeted pedustrian fails to "save" the criminal, they will get injured or sometimes even killed. If they work for someone else, this will most likely blow their cover.