“I’m sorry I can’t do more. But happy birthday, Sadie.” He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips.”

“Oh, god,” I said. “Sorry, sorry. Do I die now?”--Sadie to Zia”

“its my birthday wish me happy birthday horus said happy birthday I yelled now shut up”

“It’s my birthday, Horus insisted. Wish me happy birthday!“Happy birthday!” I yelled. “Now shut up!”

“Apollo?” I guessed…He put a finger to his lips. “I’m incognito. Call me Fred.”A god named Fred?”

“Happy Birthday!' I yelled, 'Now, shut up!”

“My face felt like my normal face, as if that part of me hadn’t transformed into a bird. [Fine, Sadie. Call me the Carter-headed chicken. Happy?]”