"Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Skulduggery," said Jareth waved a dismissive hand, "for that lovely introduction to your fine lady. Believe you did forget brother-in-law, though."
"What, I never agreed to that, Goblin King." China said angrily.
"There was no need for that, you have been wished away and you will eventually sucome to the feelings you hold for me." Jareth whispered huskily into her ear.
There was the sound of a throat being clear and the exact time China was taking a swing at Jareth, catching him off guard.
"Don't get distracted and have you forgotten the rules to your own game?" Skulduggery said, emotionally briselling. "A wisher has the opportunity to complete your 'impossible' maze in thirteen hours, to win the victims freedom. and keep in mind that i was not the one that wished away your beloved champion. That would be my partner, Valkyrie."
"In which case i have no need for you." Jareth said walking past Skulduggery. "My dear," he said to Valkyrie, "you are the second most important person in this room to me right now. I have a request for you."
"I say..." She paused as though she was under his spell. "that you should place the request before I answer." She finished, walking back to Skulduggery's side.
"Ah, yes I probably should." Jareth replied turning to gaze after Valkyrie. "My request, my dear, is that you decide not to run my labyrinth for Sarah's freedom."
"That will never happen, even if i don't know who that is. i don't let the innocent be taken against their will."