I'm sorry,' said the shopkeeper. 'I can't understand your ridiculous accent.' 'My accent?' 'It is quite silly.' 'So you can't understand me?' 'Not a word.' 'Then how did you understand that?' 'I didn't.' ''You didn't understand what I just said?' 'That's right.' 'You understood that, though.' 'Not at all.' The American glowered.
Derek LandyHe looked at her. โWeโre meant to be togetherโฆโ โAnd this is exactly what I mean.โ โOur love is written in the stars.โ โAnd there you go again.โ โI love you.โ โYou bore me.
Derek LandyEnjoy that?' Tanith said with a little grin. Valkryie grinned back, her eyes bright. 'I keep telling Skulduggery he should get a bike.' What does he say?' He says people who wear leathers, like you, should ride motorbikes. People who wear exquisite suits, like him, should drive Bentleys.
Derek LandyThere's enough sedative in these darts to bring down a werewolf, which is exactly what we're hunting. Why would we want to bring down an elephant if we're not hunting elephants?
Derek LandyWait, do they even know I'm coming with you?" "No. But they like surprises. Almost always.
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