Eyes narrowed, Haku's voice softened. "No. He was not right. You are not a whore, you are not weak, and he didn't announce it to anyone except you."

One arm came up to wrap around his friend, the other moved to cover the hand that gripped the bandage. "You are Artemis Fowl, a very strong young man and that man holds no more sway over you than you let him. His words were said to hurt you, and if he has, then he wins."