I don't know, I think it should. Even quality horror shouldn't take itself too seriously. You need to entice your audience with different emotions so that they don't become desensitized to what you're selling.

[He waved his pear at Vincent and then, as if realizing putting food anywhere near the other boy was a good way to lose it, he pulled it back again.]

In any case, it was just a thought. And no...why would I feel threatened?

[As he shifted his attention to the googly-eyed face on the doorknob to his bedroom, Kit crossed his legs over the arm of the chair and took another bite of his pear. Vincent could see whomever he wanted. Live wherever he chose, with whomever his heart desired. It was of no consequence to him.]