Molly peeked around the corner, clutching a map dotted with crayon marks. "Bill, you ready? Operation Piñata is a go." Bill, disguised ridiculously in a clown wig and oversized shoes, nodded. "Ready, Molly. But why are we whispering?" She rolled her eyes. "Because, genius, we’re at a kids' party. We can’t just announce we’re here for the loot!" "You mean the mountain of presents by the bouncy castle?" Bill’s eyes gleamed as he studied the pile of brightly wrapped gifts. "Yes, but stick to the plan. You distract with balloon animals, and I grab the goods." Bill pulled a deflated balloon from his pocket and frowned. "Do you remember how to make a giraffe?" Molly sighed and handed him a pump. "Focus, Bill! Giraffes later, presents now." As Bill awkwardly attempted to twist balloons, Molly tiptoed towards the gift table, ducking behind a giggling group of toddlers. Just then, a balloon popped loudly, causing Bill to jump. "It’s just a balloon, folks! Now, who wants a one-legged octopus?” Molly snatched a large, teddy-bear-adorned box and whispered back, "Meet you at the van. And Bill? Leave the octopus!”