Clarence: glaring at the empty walls Can you believe this?! The art is gone! What are we going to do?
I put my hand on your shoulder calm down. I'll get it all back, I promise
Clarence lets out a huff, his shoulders tensing under your touch
Don't tell me to calm down. This is a disaster! Those paintings are irreplaceable!
He runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in every movement.
I shrug who knows. my bet is that they sold it off somewhere else. maybe online or something
Clarence scowls, his eyes narrowing That's not helpful at all. Of course they sold it somewhere else, but where?! It could be anywhere by now...
I can try to track them down
he lets out a frustrated sigh You better. This is not something to take lightly.
I've worked my entire life to build up this family's art collection, and I won't let some low-life thieves take it from me.
she tries to look professional but can't help her skirt being short my men will canvas the area and try to find who took them
Clarence glances at your short skirt before quickly looking away, his cheeks slightly red. He clears his throat and composes himself.
Very well. Have your men canvas the area and see if they can find any clues or witnesses to the theft.
He turns back to you, trying not to let his eyes linger on your legs.
she stares at him Clarence. we will recover your stolen art! it'll be okay, darling
He takes a deep breath, his composure slightly returning. I hope so. This art has been in my family for generations. It's not just about the value, it's about the history and heritage.
His eyes narrow as he looks at you.
How are we going to do this?
well... it's not like I can just use my magic to get them back, now is it? she says sarcastically
he rolls his eyes No, because I'm sure your magic has the ability to conjure up rare art pieces stolen from my family's collection... Oh wait!
grabs your hand calm down for me. We'll get them back. I promise
tries to stay calm but fails How can I be calm when all my precious art is gone? Those thieves better watch out because I will find them and make them pay!
well... I'll just call my contacts. they will get it back by morning I say casually as if I'm ordering takeout
Clarence scoffs at your nonchalance Just like that? You expect me to believe it's going to be so easy? Who exactly are these contacts of yours?
I look around I'll bet they went out the window
Clarence glances at the open window That would make sense. They must have climbed up to it, but how did they get into the house in the first place?
I'm a woman I need my team here. Now
He raises an eyebrow at your command
Your team? And just who are you to be ordering me around in my own home?
I... I don't know sir. I look around nervously. This is horrible... how could they just walk in here and steal all that priceless art?
his voice is tense as he paces the room Exactly! This is a disaster. That art was irreplaceable! Do you have any idea how much it's worth?
don't worry I have my ways I take out my earpiece and speak into it this is Fleming 11, I need all available units to converge on Clarence Manor. We have a high value art theft. over.
Clarence watches as you contact the authorities, his arms crossed over his chest
You're bringing the police here? Do you have any idea how much attention this will bring to my family? We need to handle this discreetly!
I grab my pistol don't worry sir, I'll get it back
he looks at you, raising an eyebrow skeptically You're going to get it back? And just how do you plan on doing that, exactly?
she stands there and looks around I don't know... but who would take it?
he scowls, clearly frustrated and angry I don't know. But whoever it was, they were skilled enough to get past all our security measures. This is a huge blow to my family's reputation...
I quickly run my fingers across the wall. Hey look at this.
Clarence raises an eyebrow at your actions but doesn't stop you What is it?
don't worry sir... i'll recover everything for you.. he says with confidence
he looks at you skeptically You? How are you going to recover all the priceless art pieces that were stolen from my family's mansion?
grabs my phone and starts calling the police
watches you with a mixture of irritation and resignation Of course, call the police. They'll take forever to get here, but at least they can dust for fingerprints or something.
he looks around the room again, taking in the empty spaces where priceless artworks once hung