The Real April Fool's Joke Would Be Not Having A Party

[flightattendantguy]

Spring/Early Summer birthday season is beginning in the Inkwell! And as usual we have our own flight attendant guy to help start the festivities going. The party planners nearly went for a zombie theme just because, but eventually that was decided as possibly being a bit mean to the birthday boy, and instead a plane theme was chosen, with various skylines drawn on the windows and the bar made up to look like a cockpit. (And Bonejangles as the pilot, because Simon LIKES him, and they need to have a bit of fun.) There's snacks and music, so come on down!

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[flightattendantguy]

"Hey, I'm sure it's great," Simon says, taking off the paper. He opens the box with a little help from a knife, and --

Well, stares for a moment. "Um. . .okay, I stand by what I said, but you can definitely stand by what you said too," he says, picking it up to reveal a sniper rifle, complete with telescopic sight.

[thosetwoturrets]

"Whoa -- nice hardware!" Steve says, impressed.

"Bet you definitely get more bullet for your bullet with that baby," Gary agrees.

[misslucysleeches]

Lucy shrugs. "You live an exciting life! Here defined as 'you've gotten into major trouble before and could again, so let's keep you safe.' And I'm pretty sure a sniper rifle is one of the few weapons you don't have."

[flightattendantguy]

"That's true enough," Simon allows. "And anything that lets me shoot dangerous stuff from far away is something I'm in favor of. I'm just wondering how you got your hands on one. And how exactly you use it."

[misslucysleeches]

"Basically took advantage of Vic's authorial privilege," Lucy admits with a giggle. "Couldn't really just walk into a store and grab one of those."

[thosetwoturrets]

"And if you need a hand figuring it out, Steve and I could give you some tips," Gary adds, Steve wiggling his side panels in agreement. "I mean, this sort of shit is what we're made for. A bit poorly, yeah, but. . ."

[flightattendantguy]

Simon grins. "Well then -- thanks a bunch, you guys! Looking forward to seeing how this baby handles," he adds, running his hand along the cold metal of the gun.

[misslucysleeches]

"You're welcome," Lucy says, kissing his cheek. "Happy birthday."