When an old friend had been in contact to ask Lisa if she and her Rogues wanted to make a quick bit of cash she was instantly intrigued. The woman, Rebecca, was one of the best con artists that Lisa had ever worked with and the promise of a couple thousand dollars seemed like the best way to see in the New Year. Her excitement had only increased when she found it that the con Rebecca was pulling was taking place at the New Years fancy dress ball which was being hosted at STAR Labs. She had very fond memories of the last time her and her rogues had gate-crashed a party there.
Rebecca has specifically said that they were to have no contact at the party itself and that Lisa's role was to cause a distraction at exactly 11pm. Then she was free to do as she liked for the rest of the evening with Rebecca agreeing to transfer her share into the account Lisa usually used. The party started at 9pm and Lisa was busy getting ready for it. Since it was a fancy dress theme she had chosen to dress as Hermes, the Greek God (or in this case Goddess) of travel and thieves. She put on a beautiful white Grecian-style robe, gold-coloured winged-heels and a delicate golden face mask to hide her features. She finished applying her make-up and checked herself in the mirror. Perfect.
She made her way into the living room and took great pleasure in the gasp that came from Axel's mouth. "So how do I look?" She asked coquettishly.
"Do you wanna put on a jacket or something Sis?" Lenny coughed politely as he adjusted the quiver and bow which was attached to his back. She shook her head and sent him a warning look. He was wearing a tight-fitting Robin Hood costume with a green fabric mask.
"Well I think you look damn hot!" Axel recovered and gave her a wink. She raised an eyebrow when she took in Axel's outfit. Or lack thereof. He was wearing nothing but a green mankini and a moustache. His Borat costume was pretty good she mused and gave him the quick once over. He was quite lean and while he wasn't the most muscular of men, he was wonderfully toned. She wolf-whistled and asked "VERY NIACE! Trying to pick yourself up a Halloween date there Axel? Men and women will be falling over themselves to get a piece of you."
He laughed joyfully before whispering quietly "Or maybe I have my eye on one man in particular." He glanced over at the kitchen. Lisa followed his gaze and saw Mark, dressed as Zorro, trying to open a new carton of milk.
"Your thirst for that man is kinda impressive." She quickly snatched at and pinged one of the green straps on his chest. "Good luck with it!" She turned back to Lenny. "Where is Mick hiding at? I want to see what costume he chose."
As if sensing that he was being spoken about, Mick appeared in the doorway. He was wearing a long leather jacket, leather trousers and a dark shirt. The look was topped off with a dark hat and a cross which was tucked into his belt. "Nice Van Helsing, Mick!" She cheered. Mick tilted his head towards her and had a very pleased grin on his face.
Lenny nodded at Lisa announced to the kitchen. "So are we all clear on the plan tonight? At exactly 11pm Lisa will cause a distraction. If she is unable for whatever reason then it is up to Axel. Apart from that, I want to remind everyone that we are not technically working tonight so no stealing or fighting or causing trouble." He looked directly at Mick. "And I mean it."
"Yeah. Yeah." Mick replied. "It's a free bar so i'll just get smashed to compensate for the lack of fun."
"Right. I'm going out to get the van started. You all have exactly five minutes to finish getting ready before I leave you here." Lisa shouted as she made her way out of the front door.
"I'm right behind you sexy." Axel called as he walked after her. Pausing slightly as the door to slap his own ass before exiting.
Lenny could already tell that tonight was going to be one for the books.