Hermes and Lucius had started preparing for the 'party' the moment Ethan had left for school. And even though the decorations (yes. Decorations. You know, poster color paintings and cone-shaped hats. Yeah. All those childish stuff. Courtesy of Mr.Twist) hadn't come up until noon, the two Protectors knew teenagers enough to not forget the golden rule for house parties.
"Never forget the beer"
Lucius, who had a liking for the sour-tasting liquid himself had made sure to buy enough to satisfy a group of alcoholics on a weekend fishing trip the moment he was certain the shop he had in mind was open.
Mrs. Brunson had slept in until around 10 in the morning. she had emerged from her room which was downstairs to find the interior of the house completely different from how she remembered it the previous day.
