[He smiles grimly, his only other immediate response a stilted shrug.]

Trying to be more social. Expand my horizons. Not to mention it's Halloween.

[Back home, that didn't bear a lot of significance for him, but here?]

Last couple Halloweens, the mansion decided to get nasty. Figured I ought to be where the people are, keep an eye out. If something's going to happen, there's a good chance it'll be here.