Molly peered through the thick shrubs, spying the festive banners that fluttered in the gentle breeze, marking the backyard where their heist would take place. Clad in a clown costume that was a couple sizes too snug, Bill crouched beside her, crinkling his nose at the colorful wig that itched relentlessly. “Look at all those presents stacked near the picnic table. It’s like they’re begging to be swiped,” Molly whispered, a gleam of mischief in her eyes. “Yeah, but swiping from a bunch of kids? Are we sure there’s no better gig than this?” Bill asked, adjusting the oversized shoes that came with his disguise. “Come on, Bill. It’s easy pickings. Kids won’t even notice. Besides, that table over there? Loaded with the latest tech toys and gadgets. Easy money.” Molly watched the children running around, joyously unaware of the impending cap action. “Easy until you get caught by a mini superhero,” he joked, motioning towards a child dressed as a caped crusader. “Here’s the plan,” Molly started, ignoring the jest. “I’ve already hacked the event playlist. I’ll cue up ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’, and when all the kids are blindfolded, that’s our cue.” “We just walk up and grab a toy mountain?” Bill shook his head, unconvinced. “Like taking candy from a baby, literally.” “Exactly!” Molly grinned. “I’ll be disguised as a magician. I’m scheduled for a fake magic show. You'll handle crowd control.” Bill sighed, “I still can’t believe I let you talk me into the clown suit.” She chuckled, then continued, “While they’re dazzled by my ‘magic tricks’, you mingle, make balloon animals or whatever, and keep an eye out for any nosy parents.” “And what’s your grand escape trick?” "I've got a smoke machine. End of my act, poof! We vanish with the goods under the cover of smoke, blend into the crowd and out.” Bill nodded, though tentatively. “Okay, but what if something goes wrong?” “We improvise. We're professionals, aren't we?” Molly tapped her nose with a grin. Bill peered back at the party, thinking it all over. “Alright. Let’s make this the best darn heist-slash-kids-party ever.” “As long as you remember to keep those clown shoes on. You run faster than you think.” The party was in full swing when they made their entry. Molly, in her dazzling magician costume, and Bill, tripping over children with his exaggerated clown feet. The children roared with laughter watching Bill’s clumsy antics, completely clueless about their real intentions. As Molly took the stage for the magic show, she winked at Bill, who was already getting more comfortable in his role, crafting a poodle out of balloons. The playlist switched, and the children cheered, all eager to play 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey'. Just as planned, when Molly activated the smoke machine, Bill was ready. They moved swiftly, a pile of brightly wrapped gifts vanishing with them into the smoke. As the haze cleared, laughter still echoed through the air, the children none the wiser, continuing their games as two not-so-honest entertainers made their great escape.