"You still haven't told me."

"Told you what?" said Holly through a mouthful of vole curry.

"What's it like, sleeping with a Mud Man?"

Holly glared at him. "Oh, I'm sorry, it must have slipped my mind." She tapped her tablet. "Yes, I see it now. Last Tuesday. 'Share all the details of your personal life with Mulch.'"

He cackled. "You admit it! You and Artemis!"

She shrugged, thinking he would have pestered her more over any denial. "Keep your voice down."

"At least tell me this. Is it good?"

She paused, licked her spoon clean. "He's a quick study."