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[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

I am an exceptional thief, really.

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[elfcross.livejournal.com]

Why would you admit it in public?

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

I'm reformed. *smile* If I haven't broken any law, I have nothing to fear, do I?

[elfcross.livejournal.com]

If everyone followed the rules, you would not. When something disappears, you'll be one of the first suspected.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

Suspecting and proving are miles apart, Miss...?

[elfcross.livejournal.com]

Yes, but you can still be treated as guilty if you're suspected.

Laveau, since you're calling me 'Miss'.

[bitofahandful.livejournal.com]

...

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

Yes, my dear?

[bitofahandful.livejournal.com]

You look like someone I remember seeing on the television a few years back. A lot of years but still... weird.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

Weird? Maybe I just have that sort of face.

[bitofahandful.livejournal.com]

What did you steal? I mean, if you're a good thief then you had to have stolen something. What was it?

[greeneyedspy.livejournal.com]

Oh?

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

Yes. But, I'm retired. *slow smile* I'm the picture of model, law abiding, innocence.

[greeneyedspy.livejournal.com]

Then you may not be as fun as I thought.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

I may be far more fun that you suspected.

[greeneyedspy.livejournal.com]

Never know you might be.

[luthor-legacy.livejournal.com]

Eh. That's what they all say.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

They...who is this "they"? I like to think that I'm a rugged individualist.

[luthor-legacy.livejournal.com]

All of the thieves who want to be recognized for their 'work'.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

Recognized for their work. Hmmm. That implies a need for approval, which I lack. Call it my overwhelming arrogance and inflated sense of self, but I don't need recognition from the masses. I know...terrible character flaw.

[lir-daughter.livejournal.com]

Practising your red flag waving at local bulls? Or, adding to the pile of bull?

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

The bulls are not nearly as interesting as the ladies. But, I do enjoy watching the legal community froth. It's refreshing.

[drlectermd.livejournal.com]

The phrase "exceptional thief" is a contradiction in terms. A thief acts on desperation, sadism, greed, or compulsion. The ones that use elaborate means to carry out their crimes act out of delusion and often psychosis. There is nothing exceptional or uncommon about any of those things. A thief is a thief. Known for stealing, known for being caught.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

You make an interesting case. However, not every thief is the same.

[drlectermd.livejournal.com]

No. Every thief is the same, but not every thief performs identically. Not every short order cook wears the same uniform, nor do all come with the same work attitude, looks, or methods. But they are all the same. All as insignificant.

[hans-gruber-sm.livejournal.com]

I am of the opinion that all men are equally insignificant, in the greater scheme of things. It is the mark we make while we are here that makes life an adventure. Well, that and money, of course. For all the esoteric philosophy in the world, it is money that makes the world go round, and keeps food in our bellies and designer suits on our backs.