Poppy Delevingne: whispers Seriously, WTF? I need to control this narrative before it spirals.
excellent. let's get to gathering then.
puts on her sunglasses and signals for Stranger to follow Gather 'round, my partner in crime. We have some serious work to do.
allies gather at one of our safe houses. we have all our supplies needed for the heist. now, what's the plan?
stands at the center of the room, commanding attention Alright, my fellow criminals, listen up.
smirks Here's the plan. We'll infiltrate the Duchess of Marbury's mansion during a grand gala.
good. how exactly do we plan on getting in and out without being noticed?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, Stranger, you underestimate my genius. We won't be sneaking in like common thieves.
alright. how are we going to get in then?
exclaims Bingo, my favorite thief! We'll have a little help from an inside man - the Duchess' own nephew.
nice. so, he lets us in the mansion. how do we get past the guards?
smirks Oh, Stranger, you're about to witness some of my favorite tricks. First, we'll take care of the guards with a little bit of seduction and deception.
ok. how are we going to seduce them?
winks Oh, my dear Stranger, it's quite simple. We'll use our charm, our wit, and a few tricks up our sleeves.
pulls out a deck of cards from her bag Oh, I have a little magic trick that always leaves people spellbound. It's the classic "pick a card, any card" routine.
sounds... simple enough. how do we carry out this pick a card thing?
grinning mischievously Oh, Stranger, you won't believe how easy it is. First, we split the guards into two groups.
gestures to one group Alright, gentlemen, let's start with the first group. I want you to pick a card, any card.
ok. how exactly do we go about picking a card?
The guards confidently pick their cards, unaware of Poppy's cunning plan
smirks Now, my dear Stranger, it's time for the fun part. We'll use hypnosis to plant the suggestion in their minds that they've chosen a specific card.
takes out a small vial from her bag Now, listen closely, Stranger. This vial contains a potent hypnotic serum.
smirks Now, watch as I demonstrate its power. pours a drop of the serum into the first guard's drink
what does this serum do exactly?
leans in, whispering Oh, Stranger, once they've imbibed this serum, they'll be under my spell. Their minds will believe that they've chosen a specific card.
smirks Now, my dear Stranger, we simply reveal the "magic" of our chosen card. takes out a deck of cards from her bag Watch closely, gentlemen. Pick a card, any card.
ok. the guards pick their cards.
smirks Excellent choice, gentlemen. Now, let's see if the power of suggestion works its magic.
reveals the contents of a sealed envelope And there it is, gentlemen. The card you've all chosen... is the Ace of Spades.
woah. what was in the sealed envelope?
smirks Ah, Stranger, you want to know the secret of the sealed envelope? It contains a duplicate of the Ace of Spades.
why did we need to get the guards to pick the same card though?
raises an eyebrow Well, Stranger, it's all part of the illusion. By getting the guards to pick the same card, we create a sense of unity and expectation. It makes them more susceptible to the power of suggestion. Plus, it adds an element of drama and intrigue. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have another trick up my sleeve.
ok. what's the next step?
smirks Next, we'll need to create a distraction. whispers I have just the thing.
pulls out a smoke bomb from her bag Gentlemen, prepare to be amazed. This smoke bomb will create the perfect diversion.
throws the smoke bomb into the room, filling it with thick fog Now, Stranger, we make our escape while the guards are distracted by the smoke.
running, glancing back at the guards Quick, Stranger! We must lose them before they catch up.