[ Human etiquette books sound interesting in a "learning about humans" kind of way, but boring in a "putting things into action" kind of way. Hunter knows he has a slightly regimented way of acting compared to kids his age, and that's exactly why the idea of following restrictive social rules doesn't exactly appeal. ]

[He's free now to be something else, to let loose and say and do things his uncle never would have approved of. He feels even more free tonight, hiding behind this mask, knowing the magic is hiding him. He feels daring.]

[His stomach also feels a little squirmy over that smile.]

Okay, what can we do right now that would make tonight less boring for you? And please tell me something other than reviewing rules on the fine art of napkin-folding.

[They are not following that etiquette book.]