“Sneak some cookies?” Shock suggested

“I want to do it!” Lock exclaimed

“Let’s draw straws!” Barrel shouted.

You could hear them plotting in the other room. It had been months since you took them in to raise them as your own. Oogie’s lair wasn’t quite the best environment for children and he didn’t have time to look after them. It has been an ongoing adjustment for all. You could hear the groans of disappointment from the two who didn’t win the straw draw.