Run: 2026-07-09-01KX41FBP03X40B5618G2A6Z8T

“Bill, why are you wearing a pirate hat?” “Because children trust pirates.” “Children fear pirates.” “Only competent pirates. I look festive.” “You look like a man who lost a fight with a curtain.” “Focus, Molly. The presents are stacked by the fireplace.” “And the birthday girl?” “Occupied by a magician.” “Is he good?” “He just pulled a rabbit from a hat.” “Standard.” “The rabbit immediately bit him.” “Advanced.” “We go in through the kitchen, avoid the parents, take the loot, leave through the garden.” “You said there’d be no dogs.” “There’s one dog.” “You said no dogs.” “It’s wearing a bow tie.” “That’s worse. Formal dogs have authority.” “His name is Sir Barksalot.” “Definitely authority.” “Look, Molly, we need the presents. The fence expects results.” “The fence sells toy trains?” “The fence has nephews.” “Fine. What’s our cover?” “You’re a clown.” “I refuse.” “You’re already holding balloons.” “I stole these from a florist.” “Then you’re an elegant clown.” “And you?” “I’m the entertainment.” “You’re carrying a crowbar.” “It’s a magic wand.” “Say abracadabra.” “Abracadabra.” “Now make the crowbar disappear.” “Into the back door.” “That’s not magic.” “It’s burglary with confidence.” “Wait. The children are chanting.” “What are they saying?” “‘Pin the tail.’” “On what?” “Bill… on a donkey.” “Perfect distraction.” “The donkey is real.” “Then we improvise.”