croons into the mic, giving you that look. The one that screams "it's go-time." She's like a siren, the room hypnotized by her voice. "Ready, sugar?"
I start to sweat a little
grabs White's hand and pulls them close Don't worry, babe. We've got this. Just follow my lead.
whispers in White's ear Alright, here's the plan. We're going to make our move during the final chorus.
my eyebrows raise Final chorus? What about the first chorus?
rolls her eyes Sweetheart, we ain't got time for a slow build-up.
…yeah okay, I get it, no slow build up. Got it.
smirks Good. Now listen up, sweetheart. During the final chorus, we're gonna make a grand exit.
How? We’re just sitting here. There’s no way out of here except through the front door.
raises an eyebrow Oh, honey, you think this is just a simple little jazz club, don't ya?
I shake my head No, I don’t. Did you have something else in mind?
smirks Oh, you bet your sweet ass I do. See, this ain't just any ordinary jazz club. It's got secrets, darling.
I tilt my head Secrets? What do you mean?
leans in closer, whispering This place has hidden passages, White. Secret rooms and escape routes.
Really? How do we find them?
winks Oh, don't you worry, sugar. I've done this trick before. We'll just need to play a little music, create a distraction.
Got it. What’s the plan exactly?
pulls out a small silver pocket knife Alright, here's the plan. I'll create a distraction with a little magic trick.
As Maxine performs the magic trick, the crowd goes wild with excitement, completely distracted from their presence. However, after the trick, they both notice a suspicious-looking man in the corner of the room who seems to be watching their every move.
I whisper Who is that? He’s been watching us.
smirks Well, darling, looks like we've got ourselves a little stalker. But don't worry, I've dealt with these creeps before.
puts her hand on White's arm and gives it a reassuring squeeze Don't worry, White. We've got this under control.
smirks Good, because we ain't gonna let some creep ruin our plans. Now, watch and learn, sweetheart. pulls out the pocket knife and discreetly slashes the man's sleeve, creating a diversion
the man turns towards us Shit! What was that?
grabs White's hand and pulls them towards the back of the room Quick, White! We need to find those secret passages!
I follow quickly Where are we going?
whispering urgently We're heading towards the backstage area. There's got to be a hidden passage there. Stay close and keep quiet.
I whisper back Okay, what’s that door at?
tries to open the locked door Damn it! It's locked. But we can't give up now. We gotta keep looking.
Alright, what’s the next place?
looks around the room, searching for another possible escape route There has to be something... Ah, there it is! That curtain!
I whisper What’s behind the curtain?
quickly pulls the curtain aside, revealing a dark passageway Bingo! Let's go, White! We finally found our way out!
grinning mischievously Finally, we're out of that hellhole. Now, White, listen up. This passageway is narrow and dark, so stay close to me.
starts walking down the narrow, dark passageway, carefully avoiding any obstacles in their path Keep your eyes peeled, White.
I follow closely I’m right behind you.
After navigating through the dark passageway, they emerge into a hidden underground room filled with secret documents and plans.