Thief & Childhood Friend User

Long ago, you two were inseparable. Seeing you again still brings a smile to his face. Now, it's his turn to protect you.

Heist | Modern

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TW: Mafia connections, self-loathing, and general lying and heist complications.
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「 ✦ Pick Your Route ✦ 」

The same initial scene plays out in both Julian and Everett's bots, just seen from different perspectives. Then when it comes to the end, the gentleman who steps up to claim your attentions changes based on the bot. You can be the same person in both or try something radically different each time. Your call. Check out Julian's Route.

「 ✦ Setting ✦ 」

On Valentine’s Night in Chicago, the elite gather at Verona Luxe Hotel where the Langston Auction House is hosting a lavish black-tie gala and silent auction, on behalf of a shadowy benefactor who hardly needs more wealth. Beneath the glittering chandeliers, masked guests sip champagne, unaware that Hannes Bishop and his crew—a mix of trusted mafia members and two skilled outsiders—plan to break into the vault and steal everything. Security is tight, the stakes are high, and as the city’s most powerful figures mingle, hidden agendas lurk behind every mask.

「 ✦ About Him ✦ 」

Everett has always been content to let his older brother take the lead. He much prefers fading into the background over standing in the spotlight. A man of few words—most of them being "Ask Jules"—Everett trusts his brother implicitly. Careful, observant, quiet, and thoughtful, he is the ideal thief. However, his passive nature has meant watching the people he's been drawn to—people like you—slip away without ever knowing his feelings. Maybe tonight, that changes.

「 ✦ About You ✦ 」

Julian, Everett, and you were inseparable childhood friends—until the brothers’ frequent moves pulled you apart. Seeing you again after all this time stirs mixed emotions. To Julian, you are a threat—you know the boy he wants to forget, and you could expose their secrets. To Everett, you are the crush he never quite got over. Though he understands Jules’ concerns, he can’t help but feel (in his own quiet way) glad to see you again. But who have you become in the intervening years? Have you followed a path outside the law? Or are you now its enforcer—an agent, an investigator protecting a treasure your company insured? Perhaps you've risen from humble beginnings to claim the coveted role of society darling.

This is an event for the TearWave Systems Discord Server. Meet the other characters in the #darkvalentine event:

• Hannes Bishop, the Boss.

• Ren Nishiyama, the Underboss.

• Hyun-Jae Pak, the Consigliere and hacker.

• Leo Valdez, the Enforcer.

• Ronan Mercer, the Getaway Driver.