Boosh had quickly befriended Saturday, the new paca who'd moved in close to their nest. It usually took Decoup a bit longer to warm up to anyone new, but Saturday unwittingly found the path to fast friendship with the little gray 'pillar- shenanigans.
"Hey, it's Playful Prank day, did you know that?" the fuzzy winged paca said as they popped their head out of the leaves.
Startled, Decoup jumped a little. "Gah! Oh... I forgot all about it. It is, isn't it?"
"Yes! And we should prank Boosh for sure!"
Decoup's interest was immediately piqued. "I'm in. What's the plan?"
Saturday's smile faltered for just a second as they considered. "Well... oh! You were startled when I surprised you. Let's do that-- but BIGGER!"
"YES." Decoup said, scrambling into the leaves with her new buddy. A hasty plan was concocted and they waited for Boosh to pass by, knowing that soon he'd be coming back to the nest for his usual afternoon nap.
Sure enough, about a quarter of an hour later, their friend was about to pass right under them. Saturday had tight hold of Flavorite so the little squishy pet wouldn't blow their cover too soon, but Decoup knew that Hooray wouldn't move until she did so he was allowed to remain in his usual resting spot, on her head like a little pancake.
At just the right moment, the duo popped out of the leaves, tumbling down onto the branch path right in front of Boosh. "SURPRISE!" they screamed.
And surprised Boosh most certainly was. He leapt into the air and let out a yelp. "AUGH! What in the?" Googly the ohyes tumbled from his perch on Boosh's head and rolled a little ways before shaking himself off and scampering back to Boosh for protection from... whatever just happened.
Decoup and Saturday were rolling with mirth, laughing and cheering. Their pets jumped and fluttered excitedly, not really understanding the joke but happy to be a part of all the commotion.
"Dude you should have seen your FACE" screeched Decoup.
"We got you so good!" Saturday tittered as they pounded the bark with their nubs in an attempt to stop the giggle fit.
"Huh?" Boosh was still processing.
"WE PRANKED YOU" yelled his friends in unison.
"Oh. OH!" Realization dawned on Boosh. He smiled and then started to giggle, and soon, without really knowing why, was laughing right along with the other two.
And thus a tight bond was formed between a very silly trio.