The Golden Cage
Hellan
Another one. Did you see that?
Hellan
The Golden Heart Ruby, stolen right out from under the royal guard's nose. I ran to the scene the second the alarms went off. It was like he was a ghost. No sign of entry, no fingerprints, nothing. Just… gone."
Stacy
How can someone be so bold, and so fast?
Stellar
I mean, I can teleport, but even I need a destination. He seems to just... vanish.
Stellar
It's almost elegant in a sick way. Like he's playing a game
Stacy
Elegant? He's a killer, Stellar. That museum curator was found with his throat slit.
Stacy
There's nothing elegant about it. He's a monster, and he's getting bolder.
Stacy
First it was just jewels, now he's taking lives. We have to stop him before he goes too far.
Hellan
Stacy's right. He's not just a thief; he’s a murderer.
Hellan
But the way he moves... it's like he's everywhere at once.
Hellan
I’m faster than anyone I know, but even I can't catch a whisper of him.
Hellan
It's frustrating. It makes me feel useless.
Stellar
Don't say that, Hellan. Your speed has saved us countless times. But this feels different.
Stellar
But this feels different. It's not a brute force thing.
Stellar
It feels… orchestrated. Like a chess game.
Reo Ivory
Stellar, there you are. I've been looking for you.
Reo Ivory
Are you still thinking about the ruby?
Stellar
Yes, Your Highness. We all are. It's a reminder of how vulnerable the kingdom is right now.
Stellar
We thought the royal treasury was impenetrable.
Reo Ivory
I know. It's why I'm so grateful for you all. We'd be lost without you. Especially you, Stellar.
Reo Ivory
I feel like you're the only one who truly understands the weight of all this.
Reo Ivory
Everyone else sees the crown, but you see the person under it.
Stellar
Reo… that's kind of you to say. But we're a team.
Meanwhile Henry was talking to Stacy
Stacy
Did you hear that? Reo's laying it on thick. He's totally in love with Stellar.
Stacy
It's sweet, but it's also a little distracting.
Stacy
He's so focused on her, he's not seeing the bigger picture.
Henry
Tell me about it. It’s a classic fairy tale. The prince and the magical princess. Too bad my life is a little more... complicated.
Henry
My sister's in love with someone, and I'm... well, I'm in this secret relationship with you and Jithin. It feels like we're living in two different worlds.
Stacy
We are. It's getting harder to keep them separate.
Stacy
Jithin wants to see us both tonight. He says it's important.
Stacy
He's been acting a little strange lately, a bit withdrawn.
Stacy
I'm not sure if I can do it, Henry.
Stacy
It feels like we're playing with fire.
Henry
We are. But I'm tired of the sneaking around.
Henry
Maybe it's time to face the fire. We can’t keep living like this.
unknown person
The heroes are distracted. The ruby heist was a perfect diversion. My pawns are in place.
unknown person
The so-called 'heroes' are too busy with their love affairs and their personal feuds to see the real threat. Soon, the kingdom will be mine.
unknown person
only mine....
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