"Ryder?" Skulduggery turned to look at Raine as they walked. "I think I know the new parent. Don't be surprised if he starts spending a lot of time in the Hotel straddling Keeliai."

He couldn't agree more about the relative peace feeling odd, however. He'd been experiencing it for months, and he still wasn't quite sure what to do with it - apart from take advantage whenever he slipped a little too close to the precipice's edge.

"How long have you been here, Raine?" Skulduggery asked abruptly. If it was long enough, she might be able to confirm his suspicions regarding the Foreigner population.