“My mentor told me a joke once,” he murmured. “What did the rug say to the floor?” Koffi stuck her head out from behind the tapestry, glaring at him. Ekon smirked. “It said, I’ve got you covered—ow!” He jumped back, rubbing his arm. “What was that for?” “A terrible joke, first of all,” said Koffi, emerging fully from behind the tapestry.