... Sparkle wouldn't admit to jumping a little at the hand from behind if he was pressed to do so. But it totally happened.

Still, that was basically permission to make off with as much of the booze as they could carry, so Sparkle plastered on a grin and said, "Yeah, taking my payment out of the bar. Don't worry about cutting a cheque."

Or do, but know that Sparkle was planning on making off with at least that much in booze. And a Dante.