Chapter Text
It was ClownPierce's join-day on Lifesteal, the 4th anniversary of him first joining the server, all the way back at the start of Season 1.
Branzy had decided to get Clown a special gift this year- an brand-new Nintendo 3ds.
He knew that Clown specifically wanted a Nintendo Switch so he could play Elden Ring when he wasn't busy out fighting other players around the server, so why not tease him with a 3ds instead?
He had shipped the console from a whole different server, and managed to convince Ashswagg to smuggle it in for a whopping 3 hearts, which Branzy thought was outrageous, just so the murderous jester could have at least one cool present for the year, even if it is a half-gag-gift.
Once Ashswagg finally decided to deliver it, Branzy wrapped it in playing card themed wrapping paper, and waited until the special day to give it to him. And today is that day.
Branzy had invited the jester to his cottage on the mountainside to give him the present. He wanted to be somewhere he was in his comfort zone, as he had no clue how Clown would react.
The jester arrived shortly after noon, in his signature black and red outfit and creepy porcelain mask, equipped with his legendary scythe, twirling it around like it can't ever hurt a fly, let alone kill a player if he so happens to slip up.
Branzy awkwardly held out the gift in front of him, hoping the jester would get the message.
“Happy join-day, Clown-Sir? ClownPierce? Clown? Sir? He stuttered, looking away from the tall man looming above him, eyeing the wrapped gift in Branzy's outstretched arms.
“Clown will do just fine.” The jester replied in his iconic monotone voice that for once barely masked his excitement, as he carefully took the present from him, and sat down on the armchair in the living room, before beginning to unwrap the gift.
Branzy watched as the wrapping paper fell away, revealing the console, still in its original packaging.
Clown let out an almost wheeze-like sound, and looked up at Branzy, who was nervously playing with his sleeves as he looked down at his feet.
“Oh my god- Branzy!” He said, his voice reaching an unfamiliar higher pitch as he gently inspected the box in his hands, looking back down at the gift. “You didn't have to get me anything at all, let alone this!” He added on, looking back up at Branzy, who had finally looked up at him.
“I know you wanted the Nintendo Switch instead, but-” Branzy had started to apoligise, but Clown had already stood up, and wrapped his arms around Branzy in an unexpected embrace.
“Thank you so much, Branzy.” The jester muttered under his breath, before quickly releasing the short embrace, and stepping back.
“Uh, you're welcome?” Branzy replied, unsure of what the hell just happened.
Clown picked up the box, and before he even had time to question the jester on his very unexpected gesture, he was already gone out the front door.
“Heeft hij dit echt alleen voor mij gekregen?” Clown murmured under his breath, inspecting the box one last time, before shoving it into his cloak, and quickly leaving the scene to get to base as soon as possible.