"Yeah, yeah, of course I am," Sparkle replied, in that sort of non-commital way that suggested that maybe he'd actually already stashed a few pairs into his pockets while the security guards weren't looking, and they couldn't prove a freaking thing.

What?

"Anyhow, if we stick around too long, it'll be late by the time we get around to eating, too. I mean, not that I mind late, but, you know, I can only stare at the sock wall," with socks in his pockets, "for so long anyhow."