The white figure of Kaitou Kid stood silently, concealed in the dark corner of a store. On the opposite side of the room, he could see a red-coated figure wearing a hat of the same color. Like his own hat, it disguised the face of the wearer. However, it did not hide the wavy brown hair falling beyond the shoulders.

Despite the police officers milling around the room, it was if the two figures were the only people there. Both focused on the broach in a glass-enclosed pedestal (which always seemed to be the case).

An unspoken cue passed between the cloaked pair and they both made a move for the jeweled broach. Pandemonium erupted in the room as some of the officers went for Kid while others went for the red-coated individual.

A few seconds into the action, the broach disappeared, as did the two thieves, one in a flashy poof of smoke, the other through an open window. On the roof, two buildings over, the red-coated figure faced the white clothed teen. "Well, it looks like you get the prize this time," she said in a lightly accented voice.

Kid tipped his hat to the woman in a genteel fashion. "I know it's considered rude to go before a lady but I believe I had priority in this situation. I did send out an invitation to the officers."

She tossed her head back and laughed. "I hope I can have the pleasure of meeting you again, Kaitou Kid."

Kid gave her a sweeping bow, "It has been an honor meeting the Carmen Sandiego." He straightened and gave her a cheeky grin, "But please refrain from going after the same object as me in the future. I don't like to share my audience."