"It could fit better," he replied promptly, returning Derek's knowing look with one of his own. "And is that so? All the gossip says that the opening will be an absolute who's who." It was not an accurate impression of Lord Akeldama but Biffy was not born to speak in fluent Italics like his former master.

"Do you hear that Robin?" he asked, bending down with Derek. The baby looked up at them, very seriously gnawing on his own fist. "What do you think of hamburgers?"