"No, I hate shopping," is Kyle's immediate and somewhat ridiculous response. "Okay, uhm. I think if we head the way I'm pointed, that should take us toward the mall proper unless it veers off. Once we're out there hopefully we can knock open a vent and see if the rest of the mall is insane too."

He starts crawling forward, bony knees making loud, hollow thunk noises as he does.

"Thanks for saving me. That was really impressive."