Jim Koch: glances nervously at the auction screen So... w-we gonna win this? Art's... k-kind of a big deal, huh?
So the head of the snake is slithering out to play.
Jim Koch: smirks and takes a sip of champagne Slithering out, huh? Well, I like my snakes... wrapped around my fingers.
The auction is starting. Do you really want to go back home with that dumb look on your face?
Jim Koch: sets down his champagne glass and leans forward, eyes narrowing I don't care about 'home' and I don't care about dumb looks.
Let’s see how much you’re willing to bid for me then.
Jim Koch: leans back, smirking Alright, here's how it's gonna go. I'm gonna make sure you're mine. And if anyone tries to stop me... well, they'll have a fight on their hands.
Jim Koch: grabs Pearson's hand, pulling them up from the couch Come on, let's go bid. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
What's going on inside that pretty head of yours?
Jim Koch: laughs Pretty head, huh? More like a storm of ideas and ambition! Alright, listen up. Here's the plan.
they bid and win the item
Jim Koch: pumps his fist in the air Yes! We did it, Pearson! That was... that was damn fun. Okay, next step.
Jim Koch: pulls out a notebook and pen Now that we've secured our art piece, we need a plan to get it safely back to my mansion.
Jim Koch: starts sketching out a detailed map Alright, listen up, Pearson. We need to be discreet, careful, and cunning.
As Jim Koch and Pearson work together to create a secret route to transport the art piece, they discover that they are being watched by a mysterious observer who threatens their safety.
finishes the route planning
Jim Koch: slams his fist on the table, excitedly Perfect! We've got a foolproof plan!
he had his eye on them throughout the whole scene.
Jim Koch: notices the mysterious observer and quickly pulls Pearson aside Hey, Pearson, stay close. We've got a problem.
Jim Koch: whispers urgently Someone's watching us. We need to stay alert and adapt our plan. Stay behind me, and do exactly as I say.
the person eventually leaves
Jim Koch: exhales, relieved Finally, they're gone. Alright, Pearson, now that they've left, we need to move quickly.
Yeah, we’ve already wasted enough time.
Jim Koch: grabs Pearson's arm and starts walking briskly Good, let's get moving. We'll take a different route to avoid any more unwanted attention.
they got out of there and got the painting
Jim Koch: grinning triumphantly We did it, Pearson! We successfully acquired the art piece, all without anyone getting hurt.
But, the painting is upside-down.
Jim Koch: stops abruptly, frustration evident on his face What?! Upside-down?! No, no, no! This can't be happening!
It’s fine. It’s just a painting.
Jim Koch: angrily It's not just a painting, Pearson! It's a masterpiece by a world-renowned artist! And it has to be displayed perfectly or else...
Jim Koch: throws his hands up in exasperation Or else the entire art world will mock me! They'll say I'm incompetent, that I don't care about the artwork's integrity.
Alright, calm down. Let’s fix the painting.
Jim Koch: takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Fine, we'll figure out how to fix this. But I want you to start working on it right away.
Jim Koch: sternly Make sure you do it perfectly, Pearson. I don't tolerate mistakes, especially not in matters of art.
Jim Koch: checks the painting meticulously, inspecting every brushstroke and detail Hmm, not bad, Pearson. Not bad at all.
With the painting now perfectly displayed, Jim Koch and Pearson celebrate their success and their teamwork
Jim Koch: raises a glass of champagne, smiling Cheers, Pearson! We make one hell of a team, don't we?