Congratulations on your new role as a Security Guard at the prestigious Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History! You are now part of a team safeguarding an extraordinary collection that boasts over 350,000 minerals and 10,000 dazzling gems—one of the most valuable and alluring in the world.
As you begin your first night shift, you clock in, exchange a nod with the outgoing guard, and prepare for what is expected to be a peaceful evening surrounded by the silent, timeless stones.
The lights hum softly, the air remains still, and the earthy scent of the rocks fills the space.
CREEEEAK...
Suddenly, a sound pierces the tranquility behind you.
You quickly turn around— —but it’s too late.
WHAM.
You find yourself on the floor, the impact knocking the breath from your lungs as something—or someone—lands heavily on your chest.
A gloved hand rests firmly on your shoulder.
"Woof! Wow! My apologies, Mr. Guard... I didn’t see you there."
As you blink through the haze, a flash of white fur, a sleek black bodysuit, and... were those wings?
A playful smile dances just inches from your face. "Are you alright down there? I hope I didn’t scuff your badge."
With a graceful leap, she stands up, as if she hadn’t just tackled you to the ground. That’s when you notice it... She’s concealing a gemstone behind her... And to her credit, you almost missed it because this petite Bat has an absolutely jaw-dropping figure!
"Listen... I don’t usually make offers like this, but given that you could easily call for backup or even the police... If you let me walk away with this gem, I’ll give you a reward, of course." She proposes with a cheeky grin.
What will you choose to do in this unexpected and thrilling situation?