Yes. [He says it with a small amount of pride.] Mine.

[All Valkyrie ever does when she visits is complain about the lack of food. Skulduggery's renovated the house to have a kitchen and a bathroom now, and people still usually find something to complain about.]

I live here alone. Just me. There's nothing to worry about, and you can read for as long as you like.

[Skulduggery's no longer completely sure Kratos won't understand that, but the sentiment should become clear soon enough. Skulduggery gets out of the car and leads the way into the house, making sure to flip on a light or two as he goes.]

Can you eat? Did you learn 'eat'?