"True. Also, Twister rules stipulate a player limit, and no two limbs may occupy a single space. That game is usually associated with physical excitement, and I would hardly describe this involuntary encounter as pleasant." That awkward subject, bringing up memories of his friends' junior high parties, catapults Billy right back into verbose mode.

Risking drawing further ire from the others in the pile, he gathers his strength and attempts to jump out. Wrenching his hands free, he feels around the open air and discovers that they're on an elevated platform.

"...well, there's another complication. We're slightly elevated, meaning that we'll likely have to fall out."