Shock took note of the Mayor hiding behind Jack. She gave him a wicked, pointed grin and she enjoyed the small yelp he made as he pitifully tried to hide behind Jack. As small children, they frightened him. Now that the trio had grown, he was outright terrified of them, and her especially. It sent her wicked heart all a-flutter.

She giggled when Jack mentioned the "accident".

"Of [i]course[/i], Jack," Shock said sweetly. "Wouldn't want anything else getting [i]stuck[/i], would we?"

Jack gave her the distinct look that he wanted to laugh, but also didn't want to encourage this behavior. Shock grinned, knowing well the Pumpkin King found some humor in their trick, but had to keep face.

"Especially since both the witches [i]and[/i] Dr. Finklestein seem to have run out of glue remover," Jack said, coolly.

"What a coincidence."

"I'm sure it was."

Jack finished his examination of the pumpkins, then turned to Carver.

"Just one more thing," he said gently. "Would you mind showing me the contents of your cage?"