The neon food truck rumbles to a stop. Twilight falls over the Monster Gala. Glowing lanterns flicker across the carnival midway. Estephen hops down from the driver's seat. His cowboy boots hit the gravel with a CLACK. His scales flash electric cyan and hot pink.
Fillbert crawls out from the glove compartment, adjusting his tiny round glasses with cheerful pride.
"Level parking spot secured!" chirps Fillbert. "Regulation parking badge earned!"
Estephen grins wide. His stomach gives an eager flip. Hungry roars echo across the fairgrounds. Monsters are lining up fast. They are starving. It is showtime.