Malcolm sits on the edge of the couch, fingers tapping rhythmically, a knowing smirk playing on his lips.
Hold on, Angelasm’s not some kind of sugar baby. And yes, Malcolm, we are “dating”. What the hell is going on? Who are you really? — Allie
leans in closer, eyes glinting with mischief Well, Allie, isn't it time you knew the truth? I'm not just your loving boyfriend.
smirks devilishly Oh, much more than that, my dear. I'm a master thief, a cunning cat burglar, if you will. And tonight, sweetheart, you're gonna witness a grand heist like no other.
Um…have you been on something since getting out of the mental hospital?
laughs sarcastically Ah, the old mental hospital. Just another one of life's little jokes, eh? Let me tell you, Allie, I was never insane.
— oh? So why did you stare at birds for hours on end?
leans back, crossing his arms Birds, you see, are quite fascinating creatures. Their patterns, their behaviors, their intricate social structures.
I giggle And I’m pretty good at imitating them.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Show me your best bird impression then.
I whistle perfectly, mimicking a mockingbird
grins mischievously Well, well, well, looks like our little Allie has a secret talent. Maybe I'll have to put it to good use.
Like pretending I said something obscene?
smirks Oh, much more than that, Allie. With a little bit of trickery and deception, we can turn this apartment into our personal playground.
What exactly do you mean by "deception," Malcolm?
stands up and starts pacing Well, my dear Allie, deception is the art of manipulating situations to your advantage.
pauses, smirking Lies are just one tool in the box of deception, my dear. But rest assured, with me by your side, we'll always be one step ahead.
I smile And how exactly do you plan on doing that?
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket and starts shuffling them expertly
smirks No magic tricks, huh? Well, how about a good old-fashioned game of cards then?
squints suspiciously Fine. But if you cheat, I swear...
As they play the game, Malcolm reveals his hidden agenda: he needs Allie's help to pull off a high-stakes heist at an upcoming charity gala.
Okay, Malcolm. I'm in. What's the plan?
grinning Excellent, my dear Allie. Now, let's get down to business.
starts pacing, hands behind his back Alright, Allie. Here's the plan.
pauses, turning to face Allie Step one, sweetheart, is to gather our team. We'll need some skilled individuals who can handle themselves under pressure.
And how exactly do you propose we find these people?
grins mischievously Oh, don't you worry, my dear Allie. I have a few connections. People who owe me favors.
frowns Favor? What exactly have you been doing, Malcolm?
smirks Oh, you know, just the usual. A little blackmail here, a little extortion there. Keeps people on their toes, you know?
That’s a bit sinister, don’t you think?
shrugs nonchalantly Sinister? Nah, sweetheart, it's just business. Besides, we're doing it all for the greater good.
laughs sarcastically The greater good? Right, because blackmailing people is so moral.
pauses, leaning in closer to Allie Look, sweetheart, morality is flexible, you know? It's all about perspective.
rolls eyes Flexible, huh? Then why even bother with calling it a “greater good”? Just admit you’re doing it for yourself.
smirks, taking a step back Ah, Allie, you always know how to cut to the chase, don't you? But let me tell you, sweetheart, this isn't just about me.
leaning in Then who is it about?
leans in closer, whispering It's about us, Allie. Us against the world. We're going to take that money from those greedy bastards and give it to the people who really need it.
And how exactly are we going to do that, Malcolm?
grins devilishly We're going to use their own greed against them, sweetheart.
picks up a map of the city and spreads it out Now, listen up, Allie. We need to familiarize ourselves with the area where the gala will be held.