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Molly spread a birthday invitation across the table. Bill eyed the glitter like it might testify against them in court. “Right, Bill. We enter as entertainers, locate the presents, and leave before anybody notices we are terrible entertainers.” “I can juggle.” “You can drop three oranges while screaming. That is different.” “Children appreciate realism.” “We need disguises.” “I brought a dinosaur costume.” “That is a bathrobe with forks taped down the back.” “Budget dinosaur.” “Molly, are we really stealing every present?” “Every last one.” “Even the educational ones?” “We have principles, Bill. No child deserves fractions on their birthday.” “What about the pony?” “There is a pony?” “According to the invitation.” “That complicates the getaway bag.” “Also, the birthday girl is my niece.” “Your niece?” “She asked for burglars. Apparently pirates were booked.” “So we are hired?” “Technically. Payment is cake.” “And the presents?” “Props. We steal them, she catches us, everyone cheers.” “Molly, why are you crying?” “I spent six weeks learning balloon animals for an actual crime.” “You learned one.” “It is a snake.” “It is an uninflated balloon.” “A sleeping snake.” “Come on. Our criminal empire awaits.” “Fine. But I am stealing extra frosting.” “Obviously, boss.”