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Molly leaned against the brick wall, arms crossed, surveying the alley. “Alright, Bill, listen up. We’re not here to save orphans or anything. Just a simple party heist. Steal every present under the tree, and we’re out.” Bill adjusted his oversized party hat, which kept slipping over his eyes. “Simple? Ma’am, this is a *children’s* birthday party. There’s probably a hundred adults nearby, half of whom are armed with cupcakes and parental authority.” “Relax. I’ve got a plan.” Molly smirked. “We dress as party staff. You’ll be the clown—we’ll need a distraction—and I’ll pose as the face painter. Easy in, easy out.” Bill frowned. “A clown? What if they ask me to perform? What if I forget the words to the ‘Clown Joke Song’? I don’t even know the lyrics to *Happy Birthday* without Googling it!” “They won’t care. Just waddle around, honk the squeaky nose, and pretend you’re having a great time. I’ll handle the presents.” “And the birthday child? What if she’s a tiny dictator?” “Then we bribe her with a lollipop. Or threaten her with a piñata.” Bill shuddered. “A piñata? That’s… actually not a terrible idea. But how do we—” “Don’t worry about it. I’ve got connections.” Molly pulled out a crumpled map. “See this? The piñata’s in the corner. We’ll crash the dance-off, let you ‘accidentally’ knock it over, and while everyone’s scrambling for candy, we’ll grab the gifts.” “Dance-off? I can’t dance. I once tripped over my own shadow at the supermarket.” “Perfect. Chaos is our ally.” Molly rolled her eyes. “Now, hurry up. The party starts in ten minutes, and I’m not explaining to the cartel why we’re late again.” Bill gulped. “The *what* now?” “Long story. Just… try not to cry if they ask you to juggle.” They slipped into the party, Molly with a paintbrush tucked behind her ear and Bill in a ruffled clown outfit. The yard buzzed with laughter, a marching band, and the distinct smell of cotton candy. “There’s the piñata,” Molly whispered. “Now, let’s get this show on the road.” Bill tiptoed forward, then immediately stepped on a squeaky toy. A child yelled, “Clown broke the floor!” “Distraction working!” Molly hissed, already eyeing the gift table. “Wait, what if the parents notice? What if the birthday girl’s mom is a retired FBI agent?” “Then we improvise.” Molly grabbed a present and slipped it into her apron. “Now, Bill. Jigglers. For the love of—jigglers!” He blinked. “The *what*?” “Dance! Just… dance!” Bill began flailing, arms windmilling. A group of toddlers approached, mesmerized. “Clown dances!” one shouted. “Jigglers!” Bill yelled back, nearly falling over. Molly snorted, stuffing another present into her bag. “This is going well.” “Wait, is that a *toddler tantrum*?” “Yes. Keep jigglers.” Bill spun into a maypole, accidentally knocks over the piñata. Candy rained down. “Perfect!” Molly grinned, snatching gifts. “Now, let’s bail before they realize we’re stealing from a five-year-old.” “But what if she cries? What if she’s *famous*?” “Then we blame the clown.” They vanished into the night, loot in tow, leaving a trail of confused children and one very upset parent. “Next time,” Bill panted, “can we rob a bank? At least *those* people know how to keep secrets.” Molly laughed. “Where’s your sense of adventure?” “In the dumpster behind the bakery.”