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Molly unfolded a glittery invitation. Bill winced. “Bill, the birthday party starts at three. We arrive as entertainment, collect the presents, and vanish before anyone notices.” “Entertainment? Last time you called me entertainment, I wore a traffic cone and lost an argument with a goose.” “This time you’re a magician. Children love magicians.” “Children love good magicians. My only trick is making a coin disappear by accidentally swallowing it.” “Then you’re a pirate. Pirates don’t need tricks.” “They need a boat, Molly. And better knees. Besides, what am I supposed to say to the parents?” “Tell them you’re Captain Birthday, here to inspect the treasure. I’ll be your parrot, providing authoritative squawks.” “That is the worst parrot impression I’ve ever heard.” “Focus. While you distract everyone, I’ll gather the presents into the giant gift bag.” “The giant gift bag says ‘Municipal Recycling.’ That’s not suspicious at all.” “I’ve added a bow.” “Molly, what if the birthday child cries?” “We leave one present.” “You said all the presents.” “Fine. We steal them all, then return them dramatically as Captain Birthday’s grand finale.” “So we’re stealing applause?” “Exactly. And cake. Never underestimate how much cake a pirate can carry.”