When he confirmed that she was right about needing to remove the top first, the girl beamed with enthusiasm. But when Mercury admitted that he had never carved a pumpkin before, she was honestly surprised. Talyssa hadn't expected to be the one teaching today, and she quite liked the idea of it. When the galaxy-studded brute traced out a halo near the top of their victim, she quickly nodded. "Yes! That's perfect." She affirmed, leaning in preparation as she waited for Merc to make the first incision. But before doing so, he had one more question. Another one that she answered with a rapid nod. "That's what Momma and I did." Lyssie started. "But I don't think Momma wanted to get messy, so that was my job." She added. Her pale blue gaze to find his. "It is pretty gross on the inside." But he would see for himself when he cut it open.