Run: 2026-03-09-01KK9Q5VJK0F3XSB7NM7DQ0QC6

“Bill, this is low, even for us.” “Low? It’s efficient. Children can’t fence a scooter.” “Molly, focus. Balloons at noon, magician at one, cake chaos at two. We go in during the screaming.” “Which screaming?” “All of it.” “You’ve mapped a birthday party like a bank.” “Banks rarely have pony rides.” “And conscience.” “Conscience never fit in a getaway van.” “What’s the disguise?” “Clown.” “Absolutely not.” “Fine. Harried aunt and disappointed uncle.” “That’s less suspicious?” “Everyone has one.” “What about the dog?” “I brought sausages.” “The last dog followed you home.” “He respected professionalism.” “And the presents?” “Stacked by the fireplace. We sweep, sack, smile, vanish.” “Past twenty sugared children?” “They’ll be hypnotized by the magician pulling scarves from his sleeves.” “If he pulls us from his sleeves, I’m retiring.” Molly peered through the hedge at a sea of paper hats and tiny crowns. “Look, the pirate ship bouncy castle.” “Tempting, Bill. Crime first, bouncing later.” “Agreed. In, out, no lingering near the jelly.” “You always linger near the jelly.” “It’s operational jelly.” “Wait. Why is there a llama?” “Diversion.” “We didn’t bring a llama.” “Exactly. Best kind.” “On three?” “After the birthday song. Nobody notices villains during key changes.”