“She's like a kindness ninja. Sneaking around in order to help people.”

“Niten's eyes didn't move, but a trace of a smile curled his lips. "I do not need my eyes to tell me where I'm going.""I have no idea what that means," Josh said. "Is it like some sort of ninja trick?"Niten shot Josh a warning look. "Whatever you do, don't mention-"It was too late. In the backseat Aoife stirred. "Ninjas," she spat. "Why is everyone so obsessed with ninjas? They were never that good. And they were cowards, sneaking around in their black pajamas, stabbing their victims with poisoned darts. I hate ninjas-they have no honor.”

“That damn mara was an emotional ninja, sneaking up on your heart when you least expected it.”

“I had to stop sneaking around girls' houses like some kind of dumb-ass cat burglar. Clearly it got me nowhere good.”

“You want a blood relative to lead your army? Get Marcie. She likes ordering people around. She'll be a natural.”

“I need the kind of help that comes with a side order of help.”