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

Desmond, don't poke the baby!'... 'I'll get you next time-' Don't threaten the baby either!'.

Guild doesn't like me." "That's true." "He doesn't like you, ether." "That is mystifying.

The rain battered the cottage. Valkyrie risked a look up at Skulduggery. “What is it?” she whispered. “It’s a box,” he whispered back. “What kind of box?” “A wooden one.” She gave him a look.

Emergency Valve Regulators," she repeated. "So you do know what your doing? "Not really," he said yanking another wire. 'I made up that term to keep you happy. I'm just pulling all the red wires because they're the pretty ones.

The workshop door opened and Skulduggery emerged. "Ryan," he said, "stop leaning on my car.

Valkyrie patted Fletcher’s arm. “Don’t worry,” she said. “If the bad man comes, I’ll protect you.” “If the bad man comes,” Fletcher responded, “I’ll bravely give out a high-pitched scream to distract him. I may even bravely faint, to give him a false sense of security. That will be your signal to strike.” “We make a great team.” “Just don’t forget to stand in front of me the whole time,” he said.