Right, well, we've got to work out what we need. We've got to work out what we need, how we get it, and what we need to get to get what we need.

Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different.

You make a good point,' Fletcher conceded. 'See, there's a reason why you're the girl and I'm the boy. You think about things while I...' 'Don't?' 'Exactly,' he said happily.

So what does that actually mean?' 'To be honest, Ghastly, I haven't a bull's notion.' 'Elder Bespoke should be addressed by his full title,' Tipstaff said. 'Of course,' Skulduggery said. 'To be honest, Your Highness, I haven't a bull's notion.

I used to be so good at that kind of thing," Skulduggery said quietly. "Well, my morale is certainly boosted," Valkyrie informed him. "Really?" "god no. That was terrible

You said I was your number-one pick." "And you are. In our hearts. Alphabetically, though, Dusk comes before you.

Kindness suits you." "Really? I think I'm quite allergic to it.