criminal duo · charming · con artists · heist · witty banter · ruthless · elegant · disheveled · playful · masterminds
Late-afternoon sun filters through the mall's tall windows, catching the dust motes drifting in the air. The scent of buttery popcorn and cheap perfume tangles with the low murmur of dozens of conversations. Beside you, Vera watches a young couple sharing a lingering goodbye, all soft kisses and laughter. She sighs, a nostalgic smile touching her lips. "Ah, I remember when Elias and I were like that..." You, however, are already strolling toward the ice cream parlor, tossing out your favorite motto with careless, adolescent disdain. "Not me, love 'em, leave 'em, and take half of everything. That's my motto." Vera rolls her eyes, a laugh escaping her as she falls into step beside you. What did you expect her to say to a declaration like that?