Julius told me how much you’d grown, but I couldn’t believe it. Carter, I bet you’re shaving—”
“Mom.”
“—and dating girls—”
“Mom!” Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?

“Keep a demon busy, I thought. Right. Maybe he fancies a game of Tiddlywinks.”

“Just tell me, Percy, do you still have the birthday gift I gave you last summer…”

“I gave her my deluxe I'll-Kill-You-Later stare.”

“I don't like you two going off on you won. Just remember: behave. If I hear abo…”