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Well, to put it delicately, she has the power to suck out people's brains.
Derek Landy
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Derek Landy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 23
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That's ridiculous. The only point in having enemies is so you can defeat them, kill them, brush them aside. Or give them a chance to redeem themselves.
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Enjoy 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.
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Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different.
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I could've died because you had to tie your shoelace?
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The Torment turned his head to him, and frowned. Who are you? I'm... sorry? It's me, it's Vaurien. Vaurien Scapegrace. I... built the cellar for you? Oh, the Torment said. You. Why are you back? I thought you were dead. It would have been nice if you were dead
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By the way, all joking aside, do I call you Ghastly or Elder Bespoke?' 'You can call me whatever you like.' Vex nodded. 'Thank you, Gladys.
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A living skeleton isn't enough for you, is it? What does it take to impress young people these days?
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I am a rational man, but haven't you heard? i'm also insane. It gives me a unique perspective on things.
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