Hardly anyone understands the principles behind magic,"scoffed Betony. "It's too difficult.

perhaps,thought Felix,that's what magic is--physics with a different twist to it.
my world just hasn't discovered the twist.

You're not standing on your head! Have a cookie. - Grimspite in Jinx on the Divide

You are
What you do
When it counts"
- The Masao

The Arellano Felix organization is now in ruins,

I'm sorry about these two," Mike told the waitress. "Just so you know, I'll be embarrassed with you."
"It's just that we haven't seen each other since summmer camp," Becky said.
"And we'd formed such a bond playing wily tricks on our camp counselors," Felix said.
"Remember how you replaced Miss Pepper's shampoo with liquid Jell-O and turned her hair green?"
"It was sheer genius when you stretched cling film over all the toilet seats."
"Oh." The waitress turned to Mike, as if to address the only sane member of the group. "So, are ya'll ready to eat now, or are you waiting for your date to arrive?"
Mike played with the menu. "Actually, she's my date."
"These are my two husbands," Becky said. "We're from Utah. You know, Mormom.