7th Hat

[busy_fists]

[Phone; filtered from drones and especially from John Egbert]

Evening, neighbors!  Some of you might know this already, but my son John's birthday is coming up, exactly one month from today on April 13th.  And since it's his first one away from home and all, I was hoping to do something a little special for him.  So I'm putting the call out to his Mayfield family, his friends from home, all the trolls he met on that Internet he's always playing around on, and any friends he's made here in town to give him the best birthday party a kid could ask for.  I'll take care of baking the cake myself, but we're going to need decorations, entertainment, snacks... oh, but nothing with peanuts.  But yeah, the whole nine yards.  The sky's the limit!  Nothing is too big for this one.  Money is no object.  I want to make sure it's a night to remember.  Oh, and most importantly: not a word of this to John in the meantime.  We're gonna pull off the biggest surprise party this town's ever seen.  The party will be on the night of April 13th, right after school lets out.  And if you want to get him a present but can't think of what to get him, he's always been really fond of clowns.  Just call me back or come over to 311 Miller Street if you want to help or discuss plans. 

Well, that's about all.  Hope to see you all at the party!

Comments

[answerer_sword]

[Bazett had never even heard of this "John Egbert" before. However, it is the address that interests her. 311 Miller Street is adjacent to Tohsaka's house.]

Do you have anyone to supervise the party and make sure that it does not get too wild?

[There was a chance that one of the partygoers could accidentally or intentionally harm Tohsaka during the festivities.]

...If not, I could come and act as some form of security.

[busy_fists]

Well, I don't expect things to get that wild, but I suppose anything's always possible in this town. If you want it, the job's yours.

[answerer_sword]

I will be there then. At what time will the party be held?

[ooeeooahah]

Other than getting him there on time, is there anything specific you need me to do? You're probably getting the cake taken care of, what about pizza?

[busy_fists]

Pizza sounds great. Hand-baked?

[ooeeooahah]

Tch, of course - and with my own marinara sauce.

phone;

[extraordinarily]

So basically you're going to invite the whole town to the biggest surprise party? Maybe you should have a parade!

[busy_fists]

Great idea! How'd you like to be in charge of that?

[extraordinarily]

I’ll pass. I’m busy with my brigade to actually do a parade…

[And that just rhymed why]

"always been fond of clowns" oh god

[noluckduck]

I ain't dissin' your idea or anythin', but is this somethin' you wanna be talkin' about in public, with all the psychos around?

[busy_fists]

First of all, I'm not going to let this town or any of the people living in it prevent me from giving my son a surprise party on his birthday. Second, what kind of father would I be in the first place if I can't even protect my own family? And third, can I count on you to bring the sodas?

[noluckduck]

Dude, I don't even know your kid!

... 'Sides, I'm not sure what the soda's like around here.

[thepurpleway]

What kind of entertainment do you need?

[busy_fists]

What kind can you offer?

[thepurpleway]

I can sing and dance. Any song and any genre! Just specify. I can also play stringed instruments.

phone;

[cullscuttlefish]

Oh my cod! Of course I'll help out! Decorations - blue and white, right? And I'll round up the bunch of us he knows from gaming and stuff. This is so exciting!

[busy_fists]

Oh, you're one of his friends from that game he was playing before, then? Nice to meet you, I'm Mr. Egbert. I appreciate the help.

[cullscuttlefish]

It's nice to meet you, too, Mr. Egbert! My name is Feferi. I'm so excited to help!

phone;

[emaiya]

A party?

[ Maiya sounds rather dismissive of the idea, but it would be a good way to evaluate the citizens of the town. ]

[busy_fists]

That's right. I thought it'd be a nice way to relax a little and get to know my son's friends.

[emaiya]

Your--[ And there's a significant pause with this. ]--real son is here? Or just the one assigned to you?

[cawtier]

I hate to break it to you man, but... I don't think John's as in to clowns as you think.

[busy_fists]

[Dad just lets out a good-natured chuckle.]

Well, I suppose everybody grows up eventually. He is going to be fourteen, after all.

[thegreatsaiyaman]

A party sounds like a lot of fun! Do you need any help with it, sir?

[busy_fists]

All the help you're willing to give! Like I said, I want to make it a night to remember.