The characters belong to Eoin Colfer.



Hubris

"Of course, Koboi can't outdo me; I've twice her number of patents. Everyone adores my Retimager and my wing rigs and gas screens. Did I mention my shimmer suits are the last word in shielding technology? Holly Short was really impressed with those, and I saved her skin with my phantom files; in fact no-one appreciates me like Holly. The helmet I -"

The bell caused Foaly to break off and look at the rapidly retreating female.

He wondered why he never seemed to have any success at speed-dating weekends; Section Eight's was the best offer he'd had all night.