whips out his cellphone and starts taking pictures. His other victim will have to wait.

just taking pictures for his blog, of course.

What, gramps?

smirks and puts away his cellphone.. "Well, that's because I have some plans for today, but they've got nothing to do with the little ones."

just grins as an answer. "Oh, hang on..." He digs through his pockets and gets a couple of lollipops. "For my cute little niece and nephew!"

Of course it is! C'mon, I wouldn't give you something that wasn't good for you.

I'll try.

sighs. "But gramps, it's impossible not to tease him!"

Just look at him, he's a teasing magnet.

Alright, no teasing to the point of crying since it's his birthday, I promise.

waits for the right moment to JUMP OUT AT HIM FROM BEHIND AND PUT A BLINDFOLD OVER HIS EYES. Screw not giving him a heart attack.

grabs Roderich's hand to keep him from taking off the blindfold. "No peeking." He starts walking, leading the way toward the most awesome

surprise ever.

nods, even if Roderich can't see that. "Of course!" There was no other way to keep something *that* big a surprise. "We're almost there."

stops. "Alright..." He starts loosening the blindfold and takes it off. "Happy birthday!"

looks toward the giant floor piano on Roderich's living room. Yes, giant floor piano. i35.tinypic.com/2cfa8ig....

smirks. "If you're thinking "Wow, is that an incredibly awesome piano I can play with my feet and have fun? Gilbert is so cool" then yes.

It is what you're thinking."