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Molly spread a crumpled floor plan across the laundromat table, pinning its corners with a sock, a spoon, and Bill’s emergency biscuit. Outside, rain tapped the windows like impatient accomplices. The map showed a birthday party, twelve children, one exhausted clown, and a mountain of brightly wrapped presents awaiting rescue. “Entry is simple,” Molly said. “We arrive disguised as entertainers, distract the adults, and leave with every present.” Bill squinted. “What entertainment?” “Balloon animals.” “I can make a balloon look like a sausage.” “Perfect. Children love sausages.” “Do they?” “At least, they’ll remember us,” Molly promised. “That’s reassuring, probably, maybe.” Bill practiced a bow, knocking over the biscuit. Molly retrieved it and inspected the wrapper for crumbs, fingerprints, or clues connecting them to previous snack-related crimes. Their plan required precision, quiet shoes, and a getaway vehicle small enough to park beside the inflatable castle without attracting parental suspicion or whistles. “Use the clown’s van,” Bill proposed. “It has painted stars.” “Those are dents,” Molly said. “Stars are dents with ambition.” “Fine. You drive. I’ll collect gifts.” “What if a child catches us?” “Then we’re the surprise party.” “That makes no sense.” “Neither does a clown at breakfast wearing tap shoes.”