"Hey, you wanna hit up the comic book store?" asked Demetri. "New issue of Dungeon Lord's out. They also got a three-for-five deal on back issues, today only."

Hawk shifted uncomfortably in the seat beside him. "No. I got practice after school. I told you, the Tournament's coming up."

"So? We could just go after practice," Demetri pointed out. "Besides, don't you think maybe you should give it a little rest for a while after those rabies shots?" He eyed the bandage on Hawk's arm.

"I said no! Didn't you hear me?" snapped Hawk.

Demetri frowned. "Yeah. Loud and clear."