Chapter 12, "The Cosmic Bartender"

Day 1200 was a quiet one. Anubis decided to change that. “O’ Great Master of Shit Talking,” he addressed Kai, “I got one for you. If the sphinx were to have his way, what would he change about this world?” “I will answer that with a question: Why do you care?” Kai asked. Osiris was next, “What is the only thing which cannot be broken?” Kai responded, “What kind of a question is that?” Horus looked confused but made an attempt, “Why is life so fucked up?” Kai laughed and said, “Why don’t you ever attempt to do anything about it?” The peacock was about to chime in but realized he had already been bested at this game (which he thought was his own). Finally one of the Mosquitos who had joined the group asked, “Can you tell me another joke? I want to laugh again.” Kai looked delighted and began, “A Jew, a black man, and a Latino walk into a bar. The bartender says, ‘What the hell is this? Some kind of joke?’” No one responded. Except Kai. He became hysterical and hit the floor. The others stared and wondered what was so funny. Kai said, “You are! And no, I didn’t. I keep telling you I can’t read minds!” His laughter continued.