"Monsters," he answers serenely. "Those are called Beachplugs. There's other kinds everywhere. Don't tell me I forgot to mention that." He knows he didn't, 'cause why scare her? "In the crater? Dragons and Gargoyles and shit like that. It's one reason we didn't put down in there anyplace."

Now he glances over at her and grins. He wants to see this reaction.