"Officer Sun reports that someone," Pilot emphasizes the the word to indicate there is no actual confusion about who is responsible, "has placed conical hats upon all of the D.R.D.s, emblazoned with the words 'Happy Birthday.' Moya and I appreciate the sentiment, Officer Crichton, but the passageways for the D.R.D.s do not permit…embellishments."

The unrepentant grin on Crichton's face indicates to Pilot how swiftly the additions will be removed, and he begins to reroute the D.R.D.s so they will still be able to achieve their necessary tasks, if more visibly than he would like.