Courageous Compassion | Illinois x Reader |

Theft

As we continued to walk towards the party, I didn't know what to do with the torn clothes I had in my hands. While walking, Faye crept out of my clothing and onto my shoulder, rubbing her face against mine.

As I looked at Illinois, noticing he still had his satchel on.

[Y/N] Hey Illinois? Is it okay if I put my clothes in your bag?
[Illinois] Sure. Don't worry 'bout the size. Anything can fit in there like the tactical shovel I keep.

He opened the bag and I dropped my clothing inside. After that, we walked beside each other, not saying anything.

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We had arrived at the Mayor's house and it was humongous! It had a large front porch made with polished dark wood. Lanterns hung from the balcony on top. Marble pillars held the balcony in place. The doors were large and dark with two huge potted plants beside it. The house looked to be a 2 story tall building, but you never know. It might be a 4 story with the attic and basement.

The front yard was like a park. It had a mini pond with lilly pads floating on top. Tall and strong weeping trees were along the wall of which surrounded the place. Red rose bushes were along the outside of the house and you could barely see what the backyard of the house was.

This was only the outside of it. You could only wonder what the inside of it looked like. Maybe a palace that only Kings and Queens would own.

[Illinois] There they are.

Illinois interrupted my thoughts by pointing to the ally the three told us to meet at. They all were in one group, chatting on like they were already in the party.

Elliot was the first to see us.

[Elliot] You both came just in time!

Elliot exclaimed as he rushed over to us. Ace and Dane followed him, standing beside him. They both had the common suit on. A black suit with black tie with polished shoes.

[Illinois] Is there any sort of invitation we're supposed to find?
[Dane] Don't worry bout that.

He held up and card written in fancy font and thick paper.

[Dane] A fella that was drunk gave it to me. Well...I stole it from him but that's another story. Enough of that, time for a party!

We all began to walk across the street and to where there were 2 security guards, watching the entrance.

[Security] Invitation?

Dane handed him the invitation. He looked it over and smiled. He and the other guard stepped aside.

[Security] Have a good time.

We all smiled as we headed in. There standing at the entrance of the doors was a nice butler.

[Butler] Ah, good to see you folk. Come, follow me this way.

He opened the doors and we walked in to polished floors, hallways of antiques, occasional large potted plants, servants walking in and out of rooms, and other butlers carrying out glass of champagne.

[Butler] I hope all of you have a wonderful time. If you have any complaints, don't be shy to say something.

He opened the back door and there was the other guests. Women in many different forms of clothing all talked to men who were wearing suits that spelled elegance. Once we made our way to the main ground, we all turn to each other.

[Ace] We will gather any information on where this money is. Elliot, go and strike up some sort of conversation with the butlers. Dane, go to where the snacks are and ask some people about the mayor. And try not to get into any fights.
[Dane] Got it boss.
[Illinois] What about us?