Madame knew very well that her Carnival and its attractions were “unusual.” No one would know better than her just how unusual they were, in fact.<br/><br/>She had been taught long ago that energy, no matter what kind, draws more energy. So, when dealing with items that have great amounts of energy, you could be sure that things of similar energy would be attracted. She found it funny that people often said such things as, “Like attracts like” and “Opposites attract,” for they were both true. Energy is energy, period.<br/><br/>Knowing that some of her attractions were considered haunted, she wondered if they might be attracting other ghostly visitors. Ones she hadn’t called! As Drake mentioned a manifestation of sorts, she quieted her mind and did her best to focus upon finding such a thing.<br/><br/>She murmured that it was entirely possible for her and her staff to miss something like that. “We do keep our eyes open for anything and everything, but since the energy of this place is so strong already, an addition to that energy might not be noticed right away.”<br/><br/>As they wandered further into the Funhouse, Madame kept her eyes trained to the floor. The discs were actually a part of the floor, built in to blend in. They did not move until they felt pressure upon them, so it was a trick to make sure you did not step where they were.<br/><br/>Madame’s keen eye allowed her to see where they were, but apparently Drake was too distracted for he was suddenly careening out of control. “Drake!!” She called out, too late in her warning, it seemed.<br/><br/>As he faltered, Saru could sense he was about to land on her, and through her quick reflexes she maneuvered her body so that neither of them would suffer much from the fall. The only problem being that they landed upon another disc!<br/><br/>Clutching to each other, they slid around the room, the discs sending them flying in one direction, and then the other. The initial panicked cries caused by falling soon turned into laughter from both parties as they caromed about the room.<br/><br/>Finally coming to a stop at the far end, they were both left panting and laughing. Drake was still atop her, and she couldn’t help but notice how his eyes crinkled in the corners as he laughed. She fought the urge to roll him over and kiss him. Oh, how she wanted this man!<br/><br/>Drake wasn’t heavy, but the feel of him atop her sent small electric pulses through her body. Suddenly, it felt as though all of her blood was being directed to a much lower point on her body. Her pulse was evident in places it should not be. She did not have to look to see that her dress had moved and exposed parts of her normally kept hidden.<br/><br/>Looking into his eyes, her laughter fading away, she felt him shift. Something was pressing into her. She flushed a brilliant red as she guessed what it might be. Her hand tentatively reached up to touch his cheek, stopping just an inch before making contact. A slightly confused look crossed her face as she whispered, “Drake?”