Easter 2022
4/17/2022
3...2...1...
Happy Easter!
Gno-more: I take it, you have no more need for us today?
Hedgekin: Not in the slightest!
Elsewhere
Farm...Fresh...
EGGS!
Drago: We paid our rent for the month...early. Why are you here?
Cael: Please say that you don't have some random task for us.
Jeeves: It's not random by any means.
Jeeves: But first, let's get those hearts off the floor. Valentines was months ago.
Drago: Consider it considered. I'm guessing you don't have anything to give in return?
Jeeves: On the contrary. I've brought your favorite delight.
Cael: You know that brings back terrible memories. Why would you do such a thing.
Cael: They're already starting to reach sentience. No good can come of this.
Jeeves: That is only part. Around this place, I've hidden a bounty of Easter Eggs. Your task is to find them. It will be fun.
Drago: We'll be sure to keep an eye out, and to try and avoid stepping on them. Just glad you didn't bring any table scatter this time.
Jeeves: I would never.
Cael: Don't listen to him. This apartment is a house of lies.
Elsewhere
*OOF*
Jeeves: Out of the way stranger.
Big Pumpy: You honestly don't remember that we worked for you?
Jeeves: Enough small talk. The Easter Egg hunt commences.
Jeeves: As you see, based on the samples in my truck bed, colorful eggs have been strewn about.
Meow Mix: Wait, have you been sneaking in when we were out?
Jeeves: I cannot confirm this accusation.
Sands O'Time: I suppose these samples don't count towards the hunt, do they?
Jeeves: They do not
Sands O'Time: Rats...
Elsewhere
CyberRaven: Rats...
CyberRaven: Rats... Rats... Rats...
Enough about rats. Let's talk about eggs
And I can't be blamed for these ones this time.
Elsewhere
Cael: Nonononononono
Cael: He chose the ones with the glitter.
Drago: That's not the worst of it.
Cael: No?
Drago: He left off more crafts to finish. How did we sign up for this?
Cael: Never a moment's rest, is there?
Meow Mix: Did someone say, "crafts"?
Cael: Yes. Would you like to whitewash our fence, metaphorically speaking?
Meow Mix: Well that reference will certainly be lost on most, but yes. I would like to help.
Drago: Perfect. We haven't even started, so you're in luck.
Meow Mix: May I request these morsels as payment?
Cael: That's a tall request, but after a second or two of consideration. Yes...
Elsewhere
Hogbug: Do you like your present?
Hedgekin: I wasn't aware that this was a gift-giving holiday.
Hogbug: Does it bear any resemblance to its religious roots at this point?
Hedgekin: Fair point.
Hogbug: Nevertheless, your choice leaves much to be desired.
Hogbug: You may want to sleep outside tonight.
Elsewhere
Meow Mix: Are we cleaning this up anytime soon?
Cael: Yes, yes. Stop harping on the two month old clutter.
Meow Mix: Struck a nerve, did we? Anyway, try to follow along. First grab ahold of the side--
Drago: Um...why is mine pink?
Meow Mix: Sign of the times and all, but you're not allowed to complain.
Meow Mix: As I was saying: unwrap the inside and secure it with a paper clip.
Meow Mix: Gingerly peel off one of these stickers without tearing off one of the fragile whiskers.
Meow Mix: And we're done.
Cael: How did the tail get secured?
Meow Mix: You saw me do it. I don't have to narrate every step.
Later
???
*Zapp*
Elsewhere
Yowie, I'm Crag!
Big Pumpy: Will you have any relevance on this story?
Crag: Surely not
Elsewhere
Cael: Gotta admit. These aren't half bad once you get them finished.
Drago: For sure. I'm almost liking my pink one.
Drago: Almost...
Catskills: Not to interrupt, but I think I found some of the hidden eggs.
Catskills: They do appear a little weird though. That dragon isn't right if you ask me.
Cael: Best not call him a dragon, but I agree. These are quite hideous.
Drago: And mine is opening up. What gives?
Meow Mix: Gross. This one is birthing a worm.
Meow Mix: Correction. It's not a worm.
Drago: Akth. Why to these creepy things always end up in my mouth?
Cael: You're not alone. They're everywhere!
Meow Mix: Tsk tsk. Now you will see the true benefit of crafting.
Cael: What's that suppose to mean?
*Zot*
*Shingles*
Meow Mix: See. Never underestimate the craft.
Elsewhere
Cael: Thanks for throwing this Easter party, Jeeves.
Drago: Almost makes up for the weird alien eggs.
Drago: But subtract a few points for dragging this out here with us.
Jeeves: My pleasure. It'll factor nicely into the maintenance fee increase next month.
Jeeves: Is everyone enjoying themselves?
Benny: Certainly not. I have one arm, and no Goblin Juice!
Jeeves: Very good. Happy Easter!