Oswald had signed up as an independent in the race for governor as the champion of the Avian party.  It had just been a joke with a stated goal of “Avian Equality”, but when the Democratic candidate got caught for improper campaign fund  use, and the Republican candidate had been arraigned for misuse of power, Oswald had been the last man (bird?) standing.  He wondered if he would have to give up his Barista job . . .