Thirteenth

Vladimir worked through all the tricks in the book.

Charged under some ladders.

Kicked in a few mirrors.

Whipped open a few umbrellas indoors.

Even hired the local black cats to walk in front of him.

The works.

He put on a helmet.

Elbow pads.

Knee pads.

Shin pads.

This would be a Friday the 13th to remember.