A (Late) Birthday Wish

[Iggy McSnurd]

A slightly dazed and confused Iggy the Elf wanders into the room wearing
lime green socks and a bright yellow vest with multicolored spots that he
wears over his List-Elf uniform.  He pushes before him a large, wheeled cart
bearing a large and garishly decorated cake done in a cacophony of colors,
and topped with a multitude of sparklers rather than candles.  Next to the
cake is an enormous tub of ice cream with what appears to be many flavors
swirled together.   Underneath the food, on the shelf below, is a pile of
crackers. all with special prizes inside.



Following him is a group of tiny Brownies in small band uniforms, bearing
instruments, and playing a raucus version of what you can only assume is
"Happy Birthday" horribly off key... although you have to give them credit
for their joyous attempt at the song.



Looking around the room, he waves a hand and magically causes a large stack
of plates and forks to appear on a nearby table, and streamers to deck the
walls and ceiling... no two streamers the same color.



This bizarre looking List Elf gives a satisfied nod, and pulls a scroll out
of his sick, unrolling it to read rather loudly:



*ahem*  "It is both my pleasure and regret to announce that mohammedi
(violettaprimrose at hotmail.com) has become one year older in this life.  A
pleasure, because we take the time to honor one of our members becoming one
year older and, hopefully, one year wiser.  A regret because I, most
unfortunately, am a day late in delivering this announcement and will soon
be punishing myself for it in a most horrible way.  (I hate baths. ugh.)



"Let us all take a moment to wish her a happy birthday. although we should
remember to do so via an owl directly to her.  And all should raise a drink
in honor of such an occasion."



With that, he raises a small glass of pumpkin juice and downs it quickly
before heading off for his punishment. leaving the noisy band of Brownies
behind to entertain everyone.





Iggy McSnurd,

Interim Birthday Elf