Torch Red, who had been peacefully enjoying a lovely nap to some Mozart, was rudely awakened by the thunderous noise coming from the 'get together' next door. With an agitated growl, he hoisted himself up off his recliner, grabbed his knobbly cane, and limped out onto his yard.
Poor Torch was the crayon version of a war veteran. He'd seen a few too many Kindergarten classes in his day, and had the scars to prove it. He'd suffered a near-fatal fracture a few years back, one that forever ended his military career. But, fortunately, not his life. Whether he was just too stubborn, or too lucky, to die, no one knew. Torch Red was still very much part of the world of the living, and he was determined to stay such.
And no bunch of loud-mouthed youngsters were going to make it harder for him.
"You god-darned whipperschnappers!" the old man shouted, whistling at every 's' sound. "I thought I told you, keep the darned racket down! You hear me?"
As if in response (in all probability, it was), the music grew a few decibals louder. Torch leaned on his cane and waved angrily at the window, hoping to catch the attention of whoever was responsible for this...abomination of sound. He was left sputtering in anger.
"Well...buh....gah...Fine!" he growled, hobbling back to the comfort of his home. "Have it that way. Good fer nothing bunch of... Thinking they're all primary colours... I oughta..."