Because you need a creeper in your action.
[Road, idling along for Tyki and Co to come by, was skipping around in the park. Skipping was something she had been doing for a while. She had no idea why, but maybe it was because of the awesome plan the Earl had made.]
[Humming, with the candles accompanying her every step, Road paused as a shape underneath a tree caught her eye. Oh no. No. No humans. The Earl didn't want any stupid humans around. Maybe Road could talk him into leaving or something then.]