"Psst! Check it! The vault's behind the Mona Lisa knockoff, bro!" points discreetly at the painting, a gleam of anticipation in his eye.
It looks like the Mona Lisa but… What the hell?
Let me just give you a quick breakdown of what we know so far.
A master thief is stealing some priceless artifacts and paintings from a casino. He appears to be a master of disguise and seems to have a flair for the dramatic. And there's reports that he might have some accomplices who are blending into the crowd. So yeah, that's basically the situation.
I got an eye on the second floor, right by the bar
That's perfect. I'll take the stairs.
quietly climbs the stairs, ready to confront the thief
Yes! appears out of the shadows, holding a gun NORRIS: Nice try, pal! It's over!
points his gun at the thief Whoa, whoa, whoa! Drop the gun and put your hands behind your head! Thief: drops gun and does as he's told Okay, okay, man! Just calm down!
…Whispers Nice work partner…realizes everyone is staring at him
Great job, partner! We got the thief right where we want him! Now, let's see what he has to say for himself. leans down and frisks the thief
Yeah, we've got plenty of evidence against you, pal! searches the thief's pockets, finds a stolen necklace Ah ha! This must be worth a fortune!
And why would you steal a fortune then hide it in a museum?!
grins slyly Well, my friend, sometimes the best place to hide something is in plain sight. The casino was just a distraction. The real prize was always going to be the artifact hidden behind that famous painting.
Wait! Like how about every other Tuesday or Friday, the casinos gets like five famous paintings?
Exactly! I've been studying their security systems and schedules for months. I knew the perfect moment to strike would be during one of their high-profile art exhibits. And now, with these artifacts in my possession, I can sell them to the highest bidder and retire forever!
Oh, don't worry. I've got a buyer lined up already. They're willing to pay top dollar for these pieces. And with that money, I'll be able to live the rest of my life in luxury.
And after all this, you get to live in luxury… Wow what about all the people you’ve tortured?! Also, how much is it worth?
Oh, don't you worry about those people. They were just collateral damage in my quest for greatness. And as for the value...
The value of these artifacts? It's incalculable! Imagine having pieces of history right at your fingertips, worth billions! But enough talk. It's time to make our escape.
Billion!? You’re helping me save our city! You deserve the highest honors!
narrows his eyes and smirks Honors won't mean much when I'm rotting away in prison, pal. We need to get out of here, fast. I've got a getaway car parked nearby. Let's go.
After you! I’ll bring up the rear
quickly leads the way towards the exit, keeping an eye out for any potential threats Keep close and stay sharp. We're not out of the woods yet.
pauses suddenly, senses danger Hold up, something doesn't feel right. There's a guard approaching. We need to find a way to distract him. Do you have any ideas, partner?
Hm… Guards like shiny objects, eh? Tosses mirror to Norris Distract him with the tiniest damn diamond in the world!
catches the mirror and holds it up, the guard immediately drawn to the sparkle Perfect. While he's distracted, I'll slip past him and lead the way.
I wave goodbye to Norris, disappearing in a flurry of flipping
sneaks up behind the distracted guard and knocks him out with a swift punch to the back of his head He won't remember a thing.
Yikes! Good hit! jumps down
Nice form, partner. Now, let's get moving. We can't waste any more time here. leads the way towards the getaway car, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings Stay close and stay alert. We're almost there.
On it! You seem to have gotten better at fighting, aren’t ya?
smirks Of course I have. I've been training day and night, honing my skills to become the best. You wouldn't want to miss out on my grand comeback, would you? Let's see if I still have what it takes. dodges a falling brick and effortlessly kicks it aside How about now, partner? Am I still fighting fit?
Hell yeah, you kicked ass, partner! Your come back story’s gonna be legendary
Thanks, partner. Now, let's keep moving. We're almost there. checks the rearview mirror and speeds up, trying to outrun any potential pursuers
Alright, partner, we made it. We're safe for now. pulls into a dimly lit alleyway and parks the car We need to regroup and figure out our next move.
dang, you wanna grab a bite? Any place we can talk?
Sure thing, partner. There's a 24-hour diner just around the corner. Let's grab a booth in the back and fill our bellies while we plan our next move.
sits down in a booth, pulls out a small envelope Here, take this. It's the location of the drop-off point for the artifacts.