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That was a good day for me, Skulduggery said. I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain.

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Derek Landy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 23
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