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Immediately, you spot a flurry of activity near the park gates. Getting closer, you see Tobias by the donation stand, talking quickly to Gus and Dina. The lockbox is still there, but from the look on everyone's faces, it might have been a close call.

"Thank you so much for your help, Tobias," Dina is saying. Gus, who looks a little flustered, breathes a heavy sigh of relief.

"I can't believe it happened so quickly," he gasps. "I'm sorry you had to be the one to do it, but I can't say thanks enough."

Tobias shakes both of their hands before catching sight of you. When he reaches you, he shakes his head in disbelief.

"What the hell just happened? I literally had to stop a robbery. Except all I did was yell when someone ran up with a bag, so I don't know how much of a hero I am. It's weird, though—they were wearing this hat, and it had something on it like a house or a barn or something that I swear I've seen before. I can remember what it's from though. Oh well—I already told them what I saw, so maybe they know. Anyway—where did you go?"

Before you can say much more, however, Minnie comes running up to you, eyes wide with amazement.

"Did I see that right? Did one of you stop all that money from being stolen?"

Quickly, you and Tobias explain what happened. Minnie doesn't hesitate to grab a notebook from her pocket and starts taking notes immediately.

"Wow! That's impressive thinking. I'd definitely like to mention you both in my story about the fair, if you're happy to be included. Do either of you have a quote I could include?"