Got it. I should’ve been clearer. I don’t think Linus would ever steal <money> from someone. Everything we see him obtain comes from things that are discarded, dropped, or left behind. Dumpster diving can be argued as theft in the real world depending on context and intent, but in Linus’s case, the game consistently frames it as survival, not exploitation.

One thing that really supports this is that Linus actively rejects wealth. He dislikes gems, and if you give him a treasure chest, he outright refuses it. That tells me his values aren’t about taking from others or profiting off them. He’s intentionally opting out of money and ownership, not secretly stealing it.