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“Children’s parties are chaos with frosting. Nobody counts boxes when a clown is falling over.” “I hate clowns. They’re freelancers in makeup.” “Focus. We stroll in as entertainers.” “I can juggle anxiety and one orange.” “Perfect. I’ll do balloons.” “You can’t make a balloon dog.” “I can make a balloon disappointment. Parents love realism.” “What about the presents?” “We stack them by the door, call it a treasure hunt, then treasure leaves.” “That sounds illegal even by our standards.” “We’re thieves, Bill, not tax consultants.” “What if a child asks for a rabbit from my hat?” “Give them a lecture on supply chains.” “What if there’s a bouncy castle?” “Then we bounce with dignity.” “I have never bounced with dignity.” “You don’t need dignity. You need a smile and shoes that squeak.” “My shoes honk.” “Better. Memorable branding.” “And the cake?” “Untouched. We’re crooks, not savages.” Bill sighed. “I feel odd robbing a room full of tiny monarchs.” “Think of it as wealth redistribution from people too young to file complaints.” “Smile, Bill. Nothing disarms suspicion like confidence and a ridiculous tie.” From hallway came shrieking, music, and glitter. Bill adjusted tie. “If I’m arrested, tell them I’m a magician.”