"This is real," he said. "I am here, now … “

“Too much HGTV!” she laughed …

"Typical Evan Scovill," they all said …

"I'm Penny," it said, looking up at Artem (for it was small - very small indeed) …

"I'm running away," the text said …

Lloyd set the cooler down and opened the little door …

Zack knew that Hardy was the dog for him …

"Oh, no," he started. "Oh, yes," she confirmed …

"What is it supposed to DO, though? … “

"She ready to go?" he asked …

It sometimes helped to almost swear, but not today …

"You're just going to keep ... the ... beat," he said …

She turned and stared at him from a ways back …

"We will fine you," the man from the Homeowners Association answered …

"Uh ... one moment, please," Commander Nunn responded …

"You know the safety phrase," she asked Craig, her demeanor grim …

Before Anya could flee, Fate grabbed her by the hand …

"This is NOT The Fool's journey," she said …

"Well, that's all right, then," he said …

At worst, they figured that he would dismiss it …