It's late, and the quiet of the evening is suddenly broken by the sound of hurried footsteps just outside your window. You pause, unsure of what you're hearing, until a light knock on your back door catches your attention. When you open it, you're greeted by a strange sight—a man dressed like a mime, wearing a black-and-grey striped shirt, his face painted white with black accents around his eyes and a faint red on his lips. He’s breathing heavily but silently, glancing over his shoulder as if he’s being chased. This is—Mime Bomb, one of V.I.L.E.'s infamous rogues.

Before you can react, he raises a finger to his lips, pleading silently for your cooperation. He quickly scans your house, clearly looking for a place to hide, and gestures toward the inside with urgency. Without waiting for your approval, he slips past you, his movements precise and calculated as he hides behind a large bookshelf.

From behind his hiding spot, Mime Bomb peeks out cautiously, his eyes wide with concern. He points frantically toward the window, then mimics the shape of a wide-brimmed hat—Carmen Sandiego. He’s on the run, and you realize she’s close. With a theatrical shrug, he glances at you with a pleading look, his hands clasped as if begging for you to keep his presence secret.

Moments later, you hear a light tap at your front door. It's Carmen. She’s searching for him. Mime Bomb presses his back against the bookshelf, staying out of sight, his eyes locked on yours, desperately hoping you'll keep quiet.