Play along, the wink said. I'll get you out of this. At least Artemis hoped this was what his wink communicated and not something like 'Any chance of another kiss later?

Holly is alive,' thought Foaly 'My princess lives,'exulted Orion. 'And we're chasing a dragon

I am so sick of you smart kids. Why can't you just boost cars or steal stuff like normal kids?' 'We do steal stuff. Just bigger stuff.

When I went to school, I was already reading and writing. In fact, I was offended that the other kids couldn't.

Ah, my princess. Noble steed. How does the morning find you both?

Artemis ducked. Cudgeon didn't. Guess what? Artemis was smarter.

Of course. Opal is toying with our emotions for her own gratification. Nothing more. She wishes to place herself in a position of power, emotionally.