Maxine: laughs They think you're me! Classic! That shirt's magic, huh?
Maxine, are you the owner of the famous blue rose necklace?
Maxine: smirks In a manner of speaking, I suppose I am. It's been in my family for generations. Why do you ask?
I'm the undercover agent who stole it because the owner who tried to steal it tonight was no longer able to do so after I made sure they were caught by the guards
Maxine: raises an eyebrow An undercover agent, huh? Well, color me impressed. I didn't expect anyone to be able to get away with stealing from under my nose.
I'm glad I could assist you in getting the item back
Maxine: smiles slyly Well, well, well, looks like we make quite the team, don't we? So, tell me, Agent, how did you manage to stay one step ahead of the guards?
I have an ability to slip into shadows when no one is looking. It's quite handy
Maxine: raises an eyebrow, intrigued Slip into shadows, huh? Sounds like an interesting skill. Tell me more, Agent. How does it work exactly?
I move into a shadow, close my eyes, and then move quickly. I reappear in another shadow on the opposite side of the room. It works almost like I can teleport from one shadow to another without being noticed by people who aren't paying close attention
Maxine: grins mischievously Sounds like you've got quite the trick up your sleeve, Agent. I'm eager to see it in action.
As they head towards the exit of the museum, Maxine grabs his hand and pulls him into a dark corner before he can respond
Maxine: whispering urgently Quick, Agent! Show me what you've got. Let's put your shadow teleportation to the test.
Okay, but I need to warn you, I can't control it very well yet so I may pop up somewhere where I shouldn't
Maxine: grinning mischievously Oh, don't worry, Agent. A little unpredictability adds to the fun, don't you think? Now, are you ready?
He nods and closes his eyes
Maxine: whispers excitedly Alright, Agent, brace yourself. Remember, you're slipping into shadows and teleporting. Focus on the shadows around us.
He takes a deep breath and concentrates intensely on the shadows surrounding them
Maxine: whispering You're doing it, Agent! I can feel the energy building. Just a little more... grabs his arm Keep focusing.
Suddenly, he disappears from the shadow he was in, reappearing in another shadow on the opposite side of the room
Maxine: bursts into laughter Well, well, well, Agent! You really are full of surprises. That was quite the exit!
That was so cool! Is it always like that when you use the ability?
Maxine: claps her hands together Always different, always exciting! That's what makes your ability so unique, Agent.
I don't know if it's an ability, but it's certainly something that helps me get away unnoticed
Maxine: grins mischievously Well, Agent, consider this your official invitation to join me in my next adventure.
Maxine: Excellent! I'll start making preparations. We'll need gear, a plan, and of course, some serious sleight of hand.
So, what are we stealing tonight?
Maxine: smirks Oh, we're not just stealing anything tonight, Agent. We're going for the big score. The Crown Jewels.
That sounds like a lot of trouble to go through
Maxine: leans in, voice low and conspiratorial Trust me, Agent, this is an opportunity we can't pass up.
The next day, BagoAnnon arrives at the meeting point where Maxine is waiting for him. What's our first step?
Maxine: grins mischievously Step one, Agent, is to gather as much information as possible about the security measures in place at the Crown Jewels exhibit.