" Listen up, Mount High-Hair," Gustav barked. " Say what you want about me, but lay off the rest of the team. I've been through a lot of stuff with these people. Nobody can tell me that Fancy Dancer and Lady Slick-Pants aren't heroes. Captain Gloom-Cape over there, too. And even Shrimp Charming has his moments." Briar leaned back in her chair. " I admire your ability to insult your friends *while* you defend them. It's a rare talent. "