[ And now it was time for Zeke to stare. To blink. And then to stare again. Son of a-- was this going to be like the Rosie situation all over again?! No, because Rosie said she was also Rosie. This kid said he was Nico, and his accent wasn't even French! ]

Shit, I'm sorry. [ he finally breathed. ] You look exactly like a guy I know back home. Mordechai, a grim reaper. Do all you death boys have the same look or something?

And that sword isn't fucking around, is it? [ He nodded at the weapon which was giving him chilled goosebumps. ] How about a dare?