Peter smirked at the host's entrance.  It was very dramatic, and impressively executed.  He nodded approvingly.  His attention turned back to Carly when she offered to go upstairs with him.<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22739.msg893724#msg893724">Quote from: Vella on 23-10-2008, 10:26:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"come protect me from the things that go bump in the night?" a light hearted chuckle accenting her words.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Peter grinned, well-matched to his costume.  "My dear,<em>I</em>go bump in the night.  I will do my best to behave myself, however."  He took her hand gently and started up the stairs as Sharon began to follow.  "Come on, then, Sharon.  It is a bit chilly down here, and you ladies are wearing less than I am.  You must be miserable.  Let's go see if we can warm up."  He gave the host a nod as he eyed him curiously.  "I say we go grab a drink, and then check out the balcony.  What do you think?"