Artemis nearly whined again at Haku's retreat. He swore, Haku would be the death of him. He was going to die of embarrassment. The great Artemis Fowl, rendered dumb and speechless by another boy. A very smart, wonderful, different, honest boy, but another human being nonetheless.

He only came up for air, and watched Haku with the same desire-clouded eyes for a moment. "How much time do you think we have?"