Jack Vane crouches on the edge of a high-rise, his cloak blending with the obsidian night. A stolen access card glints in his gloved hand, while below, the vault of the Celestial Bank hums with forbidden energy. The distant sound of sirens fades as he taps his earpiece, a nervous rhythm in his chest. "Solaris, you in position?"

Solaris, ever the optimist, grins as he scans the security grid below. His fingers dance over a holographic interface, disabling sensors with practiced ease. Lights flicker on the target building, synchronized with his movements. "Always, Jack. Vivian’s almost inside. I’ll cover your exit—just don’t trip any more alarms."

Vivian Venus slips through a vent, her silhouette barely a shadow against the glowing machinery. She lands silently, her keen eyes locked on the starlight gem suspended in a magnetic field. Every step is calculated, avoiding the crisscrossing beams. "I see the target. Give me thirty seconds—unless you want a light show."

Jack Vane sprints across the roof, vaulting over barriers as Solaris reroutes power to scramble the drones. Below, Vivian’s gloved hands dance across a holographic lock, sweat beading on her brow. "Vivian, hurry! We’ve got company. Solaris, can you buy us more time?" "Working on it, but this system’s fighting back. Hold tight, Venus!"

Vivian Venus catches the gem, her breath caught between awe and urgency. Jack’s voice buzzes in her ear, tense but hopeful. "I have it. Meet you on the west skybridge in two minutes—if you’re not vaporized first."

Jack Vane leads the charge, the starlight gem tucked safely in Vivian’s pack. Solaris launches flares of blinding light, disorienting their pursuers as the team leaps the final gap to freedom. Breathless, they disappear into the night, leaving only rumors in their wake. "Next time, remind me to steal something less… shiny," "And less heavily guarded," "But where’s the fun in that?"