“Okay, the intel is solid. The target is a six-year-old’s party. Operation: Grabby Gifter is a go. We move in at 1400 hours.” “What about the bouncy castle? That’s the real prize. I bet I could get some serious air.” “Focus, Bill. The presents are the primary asset. You’re on diversionary tactics.” “Diversionary tactics? Right. I start a conga line? Maybe a limbo?” “You will engage the host’s parents in a lengthy, distracting discussion about the socio-economic impact of party bags on the modern child. I’ll handle the extraction from the living room.” “They’re six, Molly. They’ll be too hyped on orange squash to care.” “Exactly. It’s the perfect cover. I grab the loot, we’re out before the magician arrives. No mistakes.” “But the magician’s doing balloon animals. I want a poodle. A really elaborate one with a little curly tail.” Molly pinched the bridge of her nose. “Get the poodle after we’ve secured the merchandise. Now, go practice your distraction face.” Bill puffed out his cheeks and crossed his eyes. “How’s this?”