"Have to be careful around here, then," Valentin said, questioning the logic of bringing a kid who wasn't into the loop to this school. Perhaps Rob's mom was a little harried. "Better make sure he doesn't see any of the Gorgons. Or that that dragon doesn't come out."
Valentin looked at Travis and grinned. "If he puts anything in his mouth, you know it's too late." He turned his eyes back on Rob. "You have to go someday?"