Lock gave a muffled scream at them both, but ended up resigned to his fate. At least until Barrel shifted in his sleep again.

Shock helped Carver locate the cargo pants, then searched the pile of clothes for the tank top she outgrew and tossed it at Carver. It took some careful maneuvering to avoid tearing it on the metal pumpkin stem.

"They're gonna stick out no matter what," Shock said with a shrug. "I'm actually surprised it even fits."

She thought for a moment.

"We can always get Sally to make you something looser so they're less noticable."