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Molly studied the invitation. “Rainbow Castle, three o’clock. Twenty children, twelve adults, one inflatable dragon.” Bill adjusted his burglar mask. “That dragon looks intimidating.” “It’s made of vinyl.” “So are most raincoats. Still hate thunder.” “We enter as entertainers,” Molly said. “You juggle, I collect the presents.” “I can’t juggle.” “You can drop things theatrically.” “What if a parent asks questions?” “Tell them you’re Bill the Magnificent.” “Could I be Bill the Adequate? Lower expectations.” “Fine. Once everyone’s watching you, I’ll carry the gifts to our van.” “We have a van?” “We have your bicycle trailer.” “It says BILL’S BREAD DELIVERIES.” “Then wear your bakery apron.” Bill frowned. “Molly, these presents are for children.” “Exactly. Children have terrible security.” “No, I mean stealing them feels wrong.” “You brought that up rather late.” “I was distracted by the dragon.” A scream rose from inside. A child burst through the gate, followed by six others and a woman holding a deflated balloon. “Are you the entertainers?” she asked. Molly froze. Bill stepped forward. “Yes. I’m Bill the Adequate. My assistant performs disappearing acts.” The woman sighed. “Wonderful. Can she make twenty-seven sticky children disappear?” Molly glanced at Bill. “Change of plan?” “Absolutely,” Bill whispered. “We steal the cake.”