[s2e10] The Gentleman And The Thief Direct

The gang arrived at the Forge just as the shadows began to stretch. They didn't find a hulking brute or a band of raiders. Instead, standing calmly by the central pedestal was a figure draped in an impeccably tailored coat. He moved with a grace that made the heavy machinery around him seem clumsy.

With a sudden flick of his wrist, the thief launched a specialized slug that didn't explode or burn. Instead, it released a dense, shimmering fog of light-refracting particles. By the time the mist cleared, the pedestal was bare, and the gentleman was gone, leaving behind only a single, silver calling card and a new notification on Trixie's tablet: Better luck next time, Shane Gang. [S2E10] The Gentleman and the Thief

Below is a drafted story inspired by the events of this episode: The Phantom of the 99 Caverns The gang arrived at the Forge just as