“What?” Chad asked with an innocent shrug. “I’m just looking! I’m not touching without permission, or anything.”

"Touching without permission will get your arms ripped off," Carmilla interjected with a glare. She hadn't seen him staring, but she'd heard his response well enough to understand the situation. She continued, "And looking without permission will get your eyes gouged out. I [i]suggest[/i] you avoid doing either."

Agatha’s heart fluttered. Of course Barrel, gentleman that he was, would defend the ghouls from unwanted attention!  And he even specified that it was for [i]all[/i] the ghouls’ benefit, not just his sister. She wasn’t surprised, but it was just so nice to have such constant reminders of his good nature, despite the unscrupulous behavior of and disrespect he seemed to receive from his siblings. She almost had to wonder if she even deserved him. Or if he was faking some part of his good nature...

And then she saw him dancing. Oh, [i]good[/i]. At least there was [i]something[/i] he wasn’t great at. She couldn’t believe she had almost entertained the thought that he might be suspiciously [i]too[/i] perfect! 

She laughed at how much fun he was clearly having, and joined in the strange chaos of goofy dancing.

Carver noticed Chad’s gaze on their little group and subtly shifted their position to not only block cut-ins, but also to block the idiot’s line of sight. Luckily, Barrel gave him some helpful “direction” before Shock noticed.

[i]Depends on what we’re betting, and how we’re playing,[/i] she responded to her friend’s silent question. [i]And whose turn it is to be the ball, of course.[/i]

Shock slipped behind Carver in another move so she could get a longer thought out to them.

[i]I think I can offer an incentive for our guests to play[/i], she tapped out. [i]Immunity from a trick tends to be a pretty good motivator. As for the ball[/i]...

Shock let Carver take her in his vines and bring her forward again. She shot a quick glance to Chad, then put her focus back on the pumpkin creature.

[i]...I’m on a[/i] roll [i]with the possibility[/i].

Both of Carver’s mouths widened into feral grins. 

[i]Oh, I am[/i] absolutely [i]in! But just in case he’s actually smart enough to leave after that, there’s something I wanna do first.[/i]

[i]It’s your party.[/i]

Carver turned around and gave Sobki a twirl. “Anybody up for Spin the Bottle after this?”