[The word's half dry sarcasm, half genuine. Skulduggery's gotten used to having time to himself while others sleep, but all the same, it's about time he had some guaranteed company.]
I'll assume you don't have to eat either. [A short, not-at-all-genuine sigh.] Very well. I'll take you back to my house and decide what to do with you from there. Careful with your reading -- you might get carsick, and that'll make us both unhappy.
[Skulduggery puts the car out of reverse and drives.]
Then again, angels probably don't get carsick.
[After this last comment, he falls silent. People usually like it to be quiet when they're reading, he's sure. The purr of the Bentley's engine is the only sound until they leave the car park, when a medley of Christmas music, other engines, and the occasional horn blast join the sounds.]
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[The word's half dry sarcasm, half genuine. Skulduggery's gotten used to having time to himself while others sleep, but all the same, it's about time he had some guaranteed company.]
I'll assume you don't have to eat either. [A short, not-at-all-genuine sigh.] Very well. I'll take you back to my house and decide what to do with you from there. Careful with your reading -- you might get carsick, and that'll make us both unhappy.
[Skulduggery puts the car out of reverse and drives.]
Then again, angels probably don't get carsick.
[After this last comment, he falls silent. People usually like it to be quiet when they're reading, he's sure. The purr of the Bentley's engine is the only sound until they leave the car park, when a medley of Christmas music, other engines, and the occasional horn blast join the sounds.]