[ Smart thinking! In nearly any other situation, it would have worked, too.
And yet. The flashlight's beams do nothing to illuminate the darkness surrounding them. Whatever's causing it, it isn't a normal blackout.
The sound of a bell ringing fills the air. A few stray, brilliant crimson flower petals drift past, oddly illuminated in the darkness. And, from high above, a voice speaks. It's a very deep, commanding voice.
You are totally imagining things if you think you've heard it before. ]
When the wings that soar in the sky unfurl....
[ There is a rustling noise from up there. ]
Appearing from the darkness - a single casablanca lily.
[ The lights go back up. The sword is missing from its case.
And standing atop the case, holding it up in a knight's salute, is a figure in a mask, hat, and cape. ]
My name is Phantom Thief Genius!
[ There is technically more to this speech. But the figure will pause here for the appropriate exclamations of dismay. It seems only fair to let such a devoted opening act say their lines. ]
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And yet. The flashlight's beams do nothing to illuminate the darkness surrounding them. Whatever's causing it, it isn't a normal blackout.
The sound of a bell ringing fills the air. A few stray, brilliant crimson flower petals drift past, oddly illuminated in the darkness. And, from high above, a voice speaks. It's a very deep, commanding voice.
You are totally imagining things if you think you've heard it before. ]
When the wings that soar in the sky unfurl....
[ There is a rustling noise from up there. ]
Appearing from the darkness - a single casablanca lily.
[ The lights go back up. The sword is missing from its case.
And standing atop the case, holding it up in a knight's salute, is a figure in a mask, hat, and cape. ]
My name is Phantom Thief Genius!
[ There is technically more to this speech. But the figure will pause here for the appropriate exclamations of dismay. It seems only fair to let such a devoted opening act say their lines. ]