The demonstration is happening. The police tries hard to knock on the door. The success of the knocking is vital, because the building has only one way in. Daniil Charms is requested to spit fire only once a day and only under certain circumstances. Just like any other. A hard learned set of rules for them, and they have to stick to it if they want to be respected. In fact, the situation gets worse each time one of them erupts!