Parker trailed behind Lisa, softly whistling a vaguely recognizable version of the theme from Halloween. She peered curiously at the little girl, who -- unlike the other residents -- actually turned her head to follow their progress with her eyeless stare. Shuddering visibly, Parker quickened her pace and fell into step alongside Lisa.
"Look," she started and then paused, unsure where to go from there. Where was Sophie when you needed her? She was so good at knowing what to say to normal people. "None of my ... friends are here either. Chances are Ben's safe and sound at home right now."