There’s always time for babbling.

I feel like Alice falling into Wonderland. A line came to him: It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.

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

Ma was using her for-company voice. Sweet on the outside but with an underlying death threat.

So, what did you get for me?" Angeline paused for a beat. "Jeans." "What?" croaked Artemis. "And a T-shirt.

Onscreen, Foaly rubbed his eyelids with his index fingers. "Yeah, yeah. Here we go. Captain Short goes rogue once more. Hands up who's surprised. Anyone?

So, let's make a deal: If you do not voice all the withering comments about the weight or uselessness of this jacket that are no doubt swirling in that big brain of yours, then I will not mention the super-laser episode again. Agreed?" This jacket is really cutting into my shoulders, thought Artemis. And it's so heavy that I could not outrun a slug. But he said, "Agreed.