"I was hoping to get the peach out of here," Luz said, groaning. Great. Blood loss. So much for getting the win on this one. Well, they had at least given the Board Members their just desserts. If they hadn't hurt Owlbert, Luz would have been a little less frenzied.

She was holding the Palisman close though, and fighting back tears. Owlbert, please be OK.

"Fine. Yes. Let's get going."