Valkyrie patted Fletcher’s arm. “Don’t worry,†she said. “If the bad man comes, I’ll protect you.â€
“If the bad man comes,†Fletcher responded, “I’ll bravely give out a high-pitched scream to distract him. I may even bravely faint, to give him a false sense of security. That will be your signal to strike.â€
“We make a great team.â€
“Just don’t forget to stand in front of me the whole time,†he said.
— Derek Landy
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