“Anything?” you asked, glancing at your partner.

“Not yet.” He replied, expression deadpan but tone slightly irritated. You sighed, trying to mask your impatience. It was bad enough you had to be sent on an undercover mission with your rival, but your target hadn’t shown up and it had been over an hour. You grumbled slightly and adjusted your itchy mask. This masquerade ball was stupid.

“Stop that. You look suspicious.” Xiao criticized. You rolled your eyes.