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“Molly, the presents are under that enormous balloon arch,” Bill whispered quietly. “Excellent. What’s the plan?” “We stroll in, say we’re cousins, and leave with the loot.” “Bill, you have no cousins.” “That’s why it’s convincing.” “I’m peering through the hedge. There’s a clown guarding the door.” “I can distract him with a balloon animal.” “Can you make one?” “I can make a balloon regret.” “What does that look like?” “A dog that knows your secrets.” “This party has twelve children, three parents, and one suspicious grandmother.” “The grandmother has binoculars.” “Then she’s our lookout.” “Or our judge.” “We should reconsider the presents.” “You mean steal fewer?” “I mean steal none. Listen to that.” “Hear that? Happy birthday!” “They sound dangerously cheerful.” “Cheerful people notice missing presents.” “We need a better target.” “The cake?” “Too many witnesses.” “The gift table?” “Still children.” “What if we steal the decorations?” “That’s not a heist. That’s tidying.” “I hate respectable crime.” “Are you the magicians?” “Absolutely.” “Then show us a trick!” “Bill, produce your balloon animal.” “It resembles a frightened turnip.” “That’s the trick.” “The show starts now,” Bill said, stepping toward the party. “And the presents?” “We’ll leave those. The children can keep their joy.”