Hellfire Gala - Doug and Darcy

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Later into the evening, Darcy wants to keep off of the radar of anyone who might have seen her earlier, so she uses Doug for cover. Plenty of dancing occurs, physical and verbal. Frank discussion of the effect they're having on each other and flirty one-upmanship ensues.

( Just think about how well we'll move together elsewhere )

Operation: Dewey Deceptional System: Part 1

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The Hellfire Gala begins as the Black Court preens in the splendor of the night and introduce an old 'friend'.

( You know the rest, but allow me to introduce you to Nicholas Harkness. He's a specialist consulting on the rare folios we're showing. )

Jubilee and North move to deal with the security cameras.

( What, did you piss off the Barista again or something? You know she only gives you decaf when you fuck up. )

Darcy and Clea find a way to clear out the guards.

( Boss authorized a mid-shift break. You've got seven minutes, )

Operation: Dewey Deceptional System: Part 2

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The heist continues as MA and Natasha focus on opening the security door.

( I'd expect both for the illusion of high security. )

Felicia and Topaz face the complex laser security grid.

( It's too bad you'd ultimately make my night job too easy, because oh we'd have so much fun together, )

Finally, Gabe and Kevin go in to collect their prize. And that's where everything goes wrong.

( So, we just need to open it up and switch the book. Ten bucks says it will be easy? )

Operation: Dewey Deceptional System: Part 3

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The Black Court is livid and accusations fly.

( If you will insist on the lowest bidder, you can hardly be surprised when it's all so... )

As they challenge the theft, flashback to Marie-Ange and Doug making three forgeries.

( Autopens are definitely a thing, but hardware is less my bailiwick. )

Next, Jubilee breaches the secure basement of the Black Court with Emma's help.

( ~if I ever need to know Sebastian’s password, I can pull it out of his head whenever I would like.~ )

Natasha and Topaz find a way to create a hole in the Black Court security.

( Nope. I'd say I'm surprised given how much magic and psis are involved in the Hellfire Club, but of course they wouldn't bother to protect the lowly staff. )

Operation: Dewey Deceptional System: Side Log

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During the forgery process, Marie-Ange consults the resident expert in books and paper, Topaz.

( I'm still not killing any sheep. We would need three hundred year old sheep besides. What I need is three hundred year old lambskin parchment. )

Doug, Marie-Ange, Topaz, America - Hellfire Gala

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Marie-Ange and Doug play a bit of matchmaker, and then Marie-Ange is cryptic right before Doug and Darcy start dancing.

( I mean, you do fashion like other people breathe, but still. )

Operation: Dewey Deceptional System: Part 4

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Inside, Gabe and Wanda find a unique way to evade the guards.

( Worst comes to worse, we blow this entire plan and end up having to improvise. )

North and Felicia confront the safe.

( Three tries, seven digits. No pressure, )

Prior to the party, Kevin and Darcy use the obvious way of distracting Harkness to plant the book.

( I know, I know... but fuck... 'I have a unique eye for beauty?' )

Amanda and Clea put the final touches on their forgeries.

( These will fool even the masters of the arts. )

Finally, under telepathic question, the White Court convinces Shaw that Harkness was the actual thief, to the other man's obvious peril.

( In your professional opinion, are the other two books forgeries? )

Terry and Kyle - Hellfire Gala

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Terry and Kyle share a delicious moment at the Hellfire Gala. Literally, there's a bunch of food involved. Also flirting.

( Dancing would be rad. Wanna show a bunch of snooty people that the poor people can rock a good salsa )

Hellfire Gala | Terry & Darcy

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The ladies pause for some champagne.


( I'm taped down so much my top could probably survive a hurricane... )