Heyyy, he might. One day. Maybe? Probably not. But Shrieky doesn't need to know that. He tilts his head slightly to the side. "Right now?" See, he hasn't even had time to get used to the idea of going to 'Joyland'.

But he can't make up an excuse now... "You're pretty intent on that place, aren't you, Mermaid?" It was kind of funny, in a way. "What about your friend there? I expect he's coming along?" He nods to indicate the manticore.