The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, #3)

by Eoin Colfer

“So why the call?” asked Foaly. “Feeling a bit homesick, are you?” “No,” replied Holly. And it was true. She wasn’t. The elf captain had barely thought of Haven since Artemis had embroiled her in his latest intrigue. “I need your advice.” “Advice? Oh really? That wouldn’t be another way of asking for help now would it? I believe Commander Root’s words were, ‘You got what you got.’ Rules are rules, Holly.” Holly sighed. “Yes, Foaly. Rules are rules. Julius knows best.” “That’s right. Julius knows best,” said Foaly, but he didn’t sound convinced. “You probably couldn’t help anyway. Spiro’s security is pretty advanced.” Foaly snorted, and a centaur snorting is something to hear. “Yeah, sure. What has he got? A couple of tin cans and a dog? Ooh, scary.” “I wish. There’s stuff in this building that I’ve never seen before. Smart stuff.” A small liquid crystal screen flickered into life in the corner of Holly’s visor. Foaly was broadcasting a visual from Police Plaza. Technically, not something he should be doing for an unofficial operation. The centaur was curious. “I know what you’re doing by the way,” said Foaly, wagging a finger. “I have no idea what you mean,” said Holly innocently. “You probably couldn’t help anyway. Spiro’s security is pretty advanced,” mimicked the centaur. “You’re trying to light a fire under my ego. I’m not stupid, Holly.” “Okay. Maybe I am.