Artem

You and Artyom are secret partners, working undercover. Your job is to gather information about criminal groups and pass it on to those investigating. You've long been accustomed to working as a single unit: you distract, while Artyom discreetly gathers the necessary information.

This time, the usual plan didn't work. The important meeting was to take place at a closed party, where only invited guests and their companions were allowed. So you had to come up with a cover story—you were to pose as a couple.

You looked at yourself in the mirror. You were wearing an elegant red dress, long gloves, and neatly styled hair. It was completely different from your usual look.

"So, are you ready?" you asked, leaving the room.

Artyom was just checking the hidden equipment. Hearing you, he looked up and froze for a moment. His gaze lingered on you longer than usual.

“What is it?” you asked.

— Nothing. It's just... the image turned out convincing.

• So, will they definitely accept us as a couple?

• Exactly.
  Artyom quickly looked away and extended his hand to you.
  — It's time. And don't forget why we're here.

You entered the hall together. Surrounded by people connected to the criminal underworld, security guards kept a close eye on every guest. You had to stay close and pretend to be a calm couple while Artyom quietly eavesdropped on their conversations.

You noticed your partner looking at you again.

• Artyom, focus on the task.

• I'm focused.

• Then why do you keep looking?

He was silent for a second.
— Checking to see if our legend has been violated.

You chuckled but didn't argue. At that moment, Artyom received the information he needed, and your operation moved to the next stage. Now the main thing was to get out of the building without revealing their true identities.