We are now in the lair of Sneaky Herman the Hermit, which is filled to the brim with all the buildings, cars, benches, and other things he's stolen in Royal Woods. The camera pans to show all of the stolen town pieces till it stops at a desk where a little baby girl with a light blond tuff, a pair of fake bushy eyebrows, red gloves and a black diaper sat. "Mwahahaha, I have taken almost everything in Royal Woods. Soon little one, soooooon"

Just then the chair swung around, revealing no one was sitting in it. The camera panned right to show Sneaky Herman, "I should really get that fixed, or donate it to CHAIR-ity. Hahaha, get?"

"Poo poo." the baby said.

"But anyway, SOON! All of Royal Woods, will belong to me!" Herman then picked up a picture on the desk, the picture depicted Herman with a woman dressed as a hermit bride "We were the perfect couple, yet you go and nab our house! Thanks to you I just want to, STEAL ALL OF ROYAL WOODS AND-"

Ding, ding.

"Poo poo." the baby said.

"Ah, I had the perfect joke for that."

Herman went and answered the door, revealing Purple Purloiner and Blackjack, the later holding a gift basket. "Aw, the famous Sneaky Herman the Hermit. We meet at last." Blackjack said.

Purple then added, "We just got out of the joint, and we brought a gift." Blackjack then held out the basket.

"Cookies, though the crumbs get stuck in my braces but thanks. Come on in." Herman ushered them inside and to the desk, where they sat down. "So what do I owe you?"

Purple started, "We've noticed you've been doing a lot of evil lately, so here's what we propose." she leans in, "Why don't the three of us team up, and with our combined might we finally take down Ace Savvy and his pesky family of heroes once and for all. Though Ace is mine to kill."

"Yeah, we'll help each other out." Blackjack said, "Hatch schemes, make crank calls, it will be fun. What do you say?" he asked.

Herman spun in the chair till they were facing away from the guests, "Hmmm, the offer does sound tempting... MY OWN NEFARIOUS PURPOSES! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!" the guests looked confused at Herman's laughing, the Hermit turned back to the guests. "Well folks, you've just got yourself a new evil pal."

Herman then pulled out a wriggling sack and placed it on the desk, "Got this from the mayor's house, distract Ace Savvy and you've got a deal."

"Sweet! This will work out fine, come on Purple. Let's begin the Alliance of Sneaky Scoundrels." Blackjack announced, Purple snickered. "What- Oh." Blackjack realized the acronym of the team name he picked. "Eh, we'll work on the name later. Let's go." Blackjack took the bag before heading to the door.

Purple finally calming herself said, "Let's go to Flip's Food and Fuel, I've got an idea. Later Hermy." Purple said before leaving.

"Yes, farewell Herman." Blackjack looked back, "I think this may be the start of a beautiful friendship."

After the two left, Herman was left with the baby. Herman let out an evil smirk, "Idiots." Herman then got up, handed a bottle to the baby and walked out. "Well I'm off, there's a pie waiting for you in the fridge. Hehehe."

(cut)

Ah, Lynn's Table. Founded by father of 11 Lynn Loud, here we-

Excuse me, I'm narrating this scene!

Oops, my bad. Carry on.

Thank you. (clears throat) Lynn's Table, where we find Ace Savvy, One-Eyed Jack, and the Full Deck on the hunt for Sneaky Herman the Hermit. But the Hermit is not here, only great food at a greater price.

The gang was currently seated at a 15 person table, each with their selection of meals. High Card banged her fists on the table, "Come on people, that shady character from the beach obviously sent us on a wild goose chase!"

"A wild goose! Where?" Royal Flush looked around, "Can I keep him as a pet?"

"NO!" Queen of Diamonds yelled at her twin.

Ace then spoke up, "Guys, we looked everywhere and not found a single lead. We may have better luck after a little lunch."

"Yeah, you can't fight crime on an empty stomach." Strong Suit said, "Waiter?"

"Oh geez." One-Eyed Jack said before he let out a big sneeze.

"JACK! DO IT INTO YOUR ELBOW!" Queen hollered.

Strong Suit had just took off the top bread of her meatball sub, "More pepper." High Card cleared her throat, Strong Suit rolled her eyes "Please."

"You better, PEPPER yourself for this, hahahaha get it?"

The waiter sprinkled a little pepper onto the sub, "Little more thanks." Strong suit asked and the waiter abliged, "More...little more...… just a bit more."

The waiter backed off, "Ugh, how about you just take the pepper."

Strong Suit was handed the pepper shaker, "Sweet, my second favorite spice."

Card Counter then let out a sneeze, "This is washting valuable time, we should be oust finding Shneaky Herman." she said through her lisp.

The waiter froze as they were about to leave, "Did you say Sneaky Herman? As in Sneaky Herman the Hermit?"

"Precisely."

"Oh, I once performed at a birthday party for his niece."

The gang looked to the waiter in confusion, Jack commented "Well that's oddly convenient."

Ace then asked, "Do you have any idea where he is now?"

"Nope."

Eight of Spades then asked, "Have you at least seen anything suspicious?"

"You mean like Blackjack carrying a wriggling sack into Flip's."

Eight turned to the gang, "Yeah, I say that counts as suspicious."

"Because no one goes into Flip's!" Joker joked, "hahaha, get it?"

"When did you see this?" High Card asked.

"Right outside that window."

"You heard the waiter, TO FLIP'S!" Ace announced before the gang ran out with battle cries, not before Card Counter left money for dinner. Which the waiter collected.

"Hey! I guess they didn't get the TIP! Hehe, but seriously the didn't leave a tip."