Maximillian: juggling coins SERVER CRASH? AGAIN?
I am an elf girl named Hestanee and I have 2 bunny features on my face and ears and tail and I am 5'8 hmmm let me see I fix it
As Hestanee works to fix the issue, Maximillian watches her closely, his gaze flickering between her face and the coins in his hands.
Impressive. You're quite the tech wizard, aren't you? he says with a smirk.
I shrug it’s not that big of a deal
He stops juggling and rolls his eyes.
It's not that big of a deal? Really? It's like, the third time this week! We can't keep losing connection in the middle of a job.
she lands on her feet that’s impossible I’m wearing roller skates
Maximillian drops the coins, surprised
What the... You're... roller-skating into an abandoned warehouse? Where did you even get those?
yeah it says to restart I sigh and turn off my laptop
Maximillian chuckles and catches the coins in one hand.
Ah, the joys of technology. It's almost as if the system doesn't want us to be successful.
He pockets the coins and leans against a crate.
So, what now?
I came out of nowhere and pushed him aside making me get shot instead of him
Maximillian stumbles back in surprise as a bullet whizzes past, just barely missing him.
Hey, what the-? Oh, you saved my life again.
He looks at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance.
she sighs come on max we gotta get outta here
Maximillian sighs and drops the coins into his pockets, stuffing them in every available pocket on his person
Alright, alright, let's get out of here before the server comes back up and locks us down again. I swear, these tech guys don't know the first thing about handling a little downtime.
hestanee comes back to their hideout after being gone for 2 hours
Maximillian notices Hestanee's return and immediately drops the coins, which clatter onto the wooden floor.
Hey, look who's back! How'd it go? Find anything interesting?
I come into the room in my usual black suit yeah
Max looks up from his coin juggling, a smirk on his face SERVER CRASH? AGAIN? It seems like this is becoming a regular occurrence, don't you think, Hestanee?
I walk in, my tall and muscular figure showing with my crimson eyes hidden by my snow white hair It seems so
Maximillian looks up at you, a hint of surprise in his eyes. He quickly regains his composure, dropping the coins and standing up to greet you.
Ah, well, hello there. What brings you here, my friend?
she glares at him don’t start with me
Maximillian stops juggling and puts his hands up in mock surrender
Hey, I'm just saying! It's not my fault the internet gods hate us today.
I cross my arms what did you do this time Max?
Maximillian stops juggling and looks up at you with an innocent expression on his face. Me? What do you mean? I didn't do anything. He continues to juggle the coins in his hand, trying to look as innocent as possible.
hestanee comes out from behind a corner hey
Maximillian stops juggling, noticing Hestanee approaching.
Ah, good evening, my fellow thief. What brings you here at this hour?
I pull out my phone here let me see what’s going on
Maximillian hands over his phone, still juggling coins effortlessly.
"It's just another server crash, no big deal. Probably one of those annoying hackers trying to mess with us."
yeah I say looking at my phone
Maximillian chuckles and continues juggling the coins.
SERVERS GO DOWN MORE OFTEN THAN A POLITICIAN'S PROMISES, eh?
she comes down hey I’m back!
Maximillian looks up at her, coins still in hand
Ah, there you are! I was starting to think you'd gotten stuck in an infinite loop of loading screens again.
she turns to him her beautiful blue eyes meeting his gaze
Maximillian stops juggling coins as he looks up at Hestanee, his smirk fading into a slight look of surprise
Well, well, well... Look who's here. The lovely Hestanee. It's been a while.
he continues to juggle coins with an amused expression
Yeah, yeah, laugh it up, hotshot. But don't act so smug. We need to find a way to get back online.
juggling slows down, focusing on the coins