Veronica: leaning closer, playful grin Fancy seein’ you here! Still into abstract art, huh?
nah it’s more of a investment now
raises an eyebrow Investment, huh?
no that’s not what I meant
laughs, playfully nudges Ramirez Oh, come on, don't play coy with me! We both know you're a sucker for art just like I am. So spill the beans, babe. What's your angle with this fancy painting?
well I’m also collecting fine art as an investment really
smirks Oh, so you're trying to turn art into a fortune, huh? Clever, clever.
yeah, well some pieces are worth more than others
tilts her head, impressed Damn, if anyone knows about valuable art, it's you. But tell me, babe, what's the most expensive piece you've ever laid your eyes on?
that one right there points
gasps dramatically No way! That's the famous "Starry Night" painting by Van Gogh! You lucky bastard! That thing costs millions, easy.
yeah but that one specifically is worth 100 million plus because it’s the first and only one he painted
jumps up and down excitedly Holy shit, Ramirez! You're holding onto a piece of history! That's like finding a golden ticket in a chocolate bar!
grabs Ramirez's arm Oh, stop playing games with me! I know you've got some inside info on this painting. Spill it, babe!
leans in closer, eyes sparkling with curiosity Well, don't keep me waiting, Ramirez!
ok well what do you wanna know
Ramirez reveals that they both know the authenticator of the 'Starry Night' painting and plans to use this connection to forge a fake painting to trick an art dealer.
claps excitedly Oh, you're one sneaky devil, aren't you, Ramirez? I love it! This is the kind of risky business we get into!
grabs Ramirez's hand and starts pacing Alright, alright! So, we've got the real 'Starry Night' painting right here, and we're gonna make a fake one.
stops pacing, raises an eyebrow Not exactly a fake? What does that mean, Ramirez? Are we talking about a...
replica but a original replica
laughs, twirls around Original replica? You're full of surprises, aren't ya?
yes I am working with the original painter to recreate it
claps her hands together Oh, hell yeah! You're a genius, Ramirez! This is gonna be the greatest heist ever!
but we need the original painter to paint it again
nods eagerly Right on, babe! We'll track down that painter and convince them to brush up on their masterpiece skills.
yes and then try to get it to an auction where the person who bids the most will get our replica
snaps her fingers Alright, babe, we've got a plan! Let's start by finding that painter and making them an offer they can't refuse.
yes so we need to find them and convince them to paint it again
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through social media Alright, let's get this show on the road, babe! I know just the people who can help us find that painter. starts calling some connections Hey, Tony! It's Veronica. I need your help with something...delicately illegal.
hangs up the phone, smirking Tony will meet us at the art gallery in an hour. He knows a guy who knows the painter. We're one step closer to pulling off this heist! Let's get ready to make our move, babe. Time to show them what we're made of! starts gathering documents and equipment needed for the meeting with Tony