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“The invitation says ‘Superhero Training Academy.’ We bring masks. It’s perfect.” Molly adjusted her toolkit. “Kid parties have parents. Lots of them,” Bill hissed, crouched behind a boxwood hedge. “Parents are distracted. They’re monitoring sugar intake and supervising bounce-house sovereignty. Our target is the Gift Grotto. It’ll be by the cake.” “Cake,” Bill whispered reverently. “What’s the haul look like?” “Wrapped. Gaudy. Heavy boxes, crinkly bags. Ten, maybe fifteen. We need a diversionary tactic.” “I’m thinking pinata. Classic. Chaos and candy. I’ll swing.” “You’ll hit a kindergartener.” “An acceptable risk for the greater good of our fiscal year. What’s your play?” “I’ve got a grappling hook. For the gift table. It’s on a raised platform.” “A children’s party has a gift platform?” “It’s called ‘The Throne of Giving.’ I’ll zip the bags down to you. You stuff them in the ‘Here Comes the Balloon Animal Artist’ van.” “Brilliant. And our alibi?” “We’re the entertainment. We’re dressed as incompetent clowns. No one suspects a clown.” “Even when we’re stealing presents?” “Especially then. It’s the last thing they’d expect. Now, remember: only take the ones with the really big bows. Those are the expensive ones.” “Copy that. I’m going in.” “Wait! Your nose is on crooked.” “Thank you. That’s the disguise.” “It’s a red ball, Bill. It’s not a disguise, it’s a beacon.” “Ready?” “Born ready. Let’s go ruin a birthday.” They sprinted toward the inflatable castle, their oversized shoes flopping with every step.