Darling || JesperxOC || Shadow and Bone DISCONTINUED

XII

"It turns out the kirbirsk archives houses the little palaces' archives" Kaz explains as we follow after him, over to a table.

"They're kept under lock and key, away from the prying eyes of the public" he says with a short smile

Jesper let's out a noise as he punches the air, the action makes my side move with him, our hands still entwined.

"What's so great?" The conductor asks

"Well it's time for a heist of cause" Jesper says and I shake my head at the sloppy smile gracing his features.

"As for you" Kaz says to the Conductor "we need a ride.... Make friends" he says as he hands the man a stack of cash.

Arken sighs as he mutters something about getting the hardest job as he begins to stand.

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Kazs pov:

I watch as the conductor walks out of the pub, starting on the job I've assigned him with.

As my eyes follow him, I glance at Lorelei and Jesper.

Jespers passed the goat to a lady and Lorelei's holding onto his arm, trying to edge him to leave the pub.

Jesper blows the animal a kiss as he quickly uses the hand to mess Lorelei's hair up a bit as she jumps away from him. The pair then leave the room with her swatting his shoulder.

I watch her. She looks happier then she did this morning. Her chat with Jesper must have proven eventful.

I sigh as I finish off my drink.

Taking a moment, I briefly close my eyes as I feel the liquid hit the back of my throat.

I grimace at the burning sensation as my eyes open.

I decide to follow the others lead and start to get chatting to people. I can be friendly when I want to be.... I think.

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Lorelei's pov:

A few hours later, I watch as Kaz comes out of the fitting room and stands before us.

"Oh my god you look...." I start to laugh, until I look at his face and cough "different"

"That he certainly does" Jesper agrees as Inej laughs beside us.

"Ok enough of that, let's talk game plan" Kaz says

I try to keep a straight face, but I have to turn my face the opposite way to gain some composure at his beret and red jacket.

The laughter quickly leaves me as I feel a hand trail on my back. I jump as I turn around and see Jesper.

"You ok?" He asks and I nod as he pulls me over to the others with his hand on the small of my back.

Butterflies erupt within me.

"Alright, here's the game plan" Kaz starts to talk "right, watchmen are on guard around the clock. We want to get in and out as quietly as possible"

Jesper groans at this

"You're no fun" he mutters as Kaz continues

"Inej the dome in the roof is directly above the depositary where the blueprints are kept" he says

"Got it. That's my way in" she says.

"Jesper, two hours after sunset is when you must go in. You'll have to blend in." Kaz says "when you hit the lights, Inej it's your job to enter in through the roof and grab the blueprints"

She nods and so does Jesper.

"And what about me, what shall I do?" I ask

"You'll be with me, of cause" Jesper says and my heart skips a beat until Kaz stills it.

"No, Lorelei you can sit this one out" he says.

It takes me a second to come to terms with what he's said

"You can't be serious" I say with a laugh

"I am." Is all he replies before he gets up and begins to leave the table before I speak

"Inej I'm coming with you" I say as I stand up as well. Kaz goes to object

"No! You know that I know what I'm doing when it comes to scaling buildings Kaz." I say "I'm doing this" I say as I grab Inej's hand and she nods at me.

"Kaz she's right, I've often seen her on the roof. She's good" she admits

"You've seen me before?" I say

"Often times I go out at early times in the morning, making my way between the club and the menagerie. I've seen you before we met at the club. You're quite the climber"

I smile as she nods.

We are both unaware of Kazs glare trying to eat us alive, but Jespers not as he quickly suggests that we start leaving the shop.

We agree as we exit the building.