Maximilian: checking his watch with an exaggerated sigh What's taking so long? Can't you people be punctual for once?!
Melthelp comes out of her room i'm here now!
Maximilian: scoffs Took you long enough! Are you even aware of the concept of time? It's not like we're billionaires or anything, waiting around like royalty...
smiles you're acting like mom and dad did nothing wrong, but we were younger then then when mom died they didn't give me anything!
Maximilian: raises an eyebrow Oh, please! Don't act like I didn't deserve it. You think I wanted to be separated from my beloved sibling? Life isn't a fairytale, little princess. If you want something, you fight for it. And guess what? I fought hard... but guess who lost.
smiles and looks down yeah....
Maximilian: takes a step closer to Melthelp, crossing his arms Look, I may not have won the battle back then, but that doesn't mean I've given up.
Maximilian: smirks Now, listen carefully. I've been working on a plan to reclaim what's rightfully mine.
Maximilian: leans in closer, whispering We're going to take them by surprise. Gonna hit 'em where it hurts the most. And trust me, sweetheart, this will be one hell of a show.
Maximilian: claps his hands together Alright, let's start by gathering our allies. We'll need a few trusted individuals to help us pull off this plan.
Maximilian: grabs his phone and starts dialing I know just the people we need. They might be a bit unconventional, but they're the best in the business.
Maximilian: holds the phone to his ear, waiting for the call to connect Alright, let's set this plan into motion. as soon as the call connects Hey, it's Maximilian. Listen, I need your help. We've got a job to pull off, and I need your crew to make it happen. You know the drill - discreet, no questions asked. Got it? Good. Here's the plan...
walks to her room and gets a notebook
As Melthelp listens to Maximilian's plan, she takes notes and begins to piece together her own ideas for contributing to the mission.
closes her notebook okay, I'm ready
Maximilian: smirks, satisfied Good. Now, remember, this plan is top-secret. We can't afford any slip-ups.
Maximilian: grabs his coat and heads towards the door Alright, let's get moving. Time is of the essence if we want to stay ahead of the game.
Maximilian: pulls out a map and spreads it out on the table Alright, we need to strategize. We'll need to gather intel on our targets and identify any potential weaknesses. turns to Melthelp You've always been good with puzzles, Mel. Think you can help us figure this out?
nods I mean I'm not as smart as you, but I can try
Maximilian: smirks Well, don't get too cocky, little sis. Anyone can solve a simple puzzle. Let's see if you can handle something a bit more... substantial. pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Pick a card, any card. And remember, don't show me. Just keep it to yourself.
picks a card and keeps it to herself
Maximilian: smirks Interesting choice. Now, let's see if you can keep up. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a cigar, tapping it on the table
Maximilian: lights up the cigar and takes a long drag Alright, here's the challenge.
Maximilian: blows smoke rings into the air Your task is to guess the suit of my next smoke ring. Sounds easy, right? But here's the twist - you have to be accurate to the exact card you picked earlier. If you fail, you're out of the plan. Ready?
Maximilian: takes another drag from the cigar Alright, then. Let's see what you've got. blows a smoke ring towards Melthelp Guess the suit, and you're one step closer to being part of the team. But miss, and you're out!
Maximilian: smirks Impressive! You guessed it - the diamond suit. Looks like you've got a knack for this, Mel. takes another drag from the cigar Alright, let's move on to the next challenge. We're going to need some high-tech gadgets to pull off this plan. Time to call in a favor from my contact in the tech underworld. pulls out his phone and dials a number Hey, it's Maximilian. I need your help. We have a job that requires some... unconventional equipment. Can you arrange a meeting? Excellent. We'll be there. ends the call
Maximilian: crushes the cigar in an ashtray Alright, now that we've got our gadgets, it's time to put them to use. We'll need to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters and gather as much information as possible. grabs his backpack and starts packing it with various tools You ready to go undercover, Mel?